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On todays show, we have Mohannad Altabbal from BIMES. As an architect by profession, Mohannad has spent long time in the middle-east & seen the design/delivery process evolve in the region. With over a decade in the field of BIM, Mohannad joins us today to talk about how we as designers, can improve our workflow & process. Being part of many iconic projects in the region, Mohannad has been the 'go-to' guy for almost any problem or query, in any BIM model. He has also given & been part of many talks & training sessions within the same field.

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On todays show, we have Agnes Koltay from Koltay Facades & Karim Maalouli from Guardian Glass. Agnes is an architect by profession & has now transitioned into a facade specialist. She has worked with award-winning architects and international engineering offices. In 2011, Agnes began her own studio focusing on façade engineering consultancy. Since then Koltay facades have gone on to create a regional presence in both Dubai & Singapore. A few notable projects include, the highly complex, facade of the Museum of the future.  In addition, Koltay facades have worked on Fountain views, FIVE Jumeirah Village & of course, Sky views!

Karim Maalouli from Guardian glass comes with a wealth of knowledge around glazing. He has spent over a decade in the industry with architects and designers in the region. Karim, as an Architectural Design Manager in Guardian Glass, helps architects and designers specify the right glass for their project, aligning closely with their vision, energy efficiency and aesthetic needs. As a special treat, Guardian glass have offered all the architects and designers of the aform show, a free consultancy session on any of their projects! Follow the link below to learn more! So without further ado! Lets get into it!

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On todays show, we have Haya Arafa! She is an interior designer running her own boutique studio, right here out of Dubai. Having been part large scale projects  in both the Middle-east & GCC region, Haya now focuses her talents on delivering boutique, client-centric designs! She specializes in curating spaces that improve social interaction, cognitive performance & psychological health.

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On this weeks episode, we have Kristina Zanic. Having been the founder and co-owner of Design Worldwide Partnership (dwp) Kristina spent over 20 years based in Thailand, and worked with numerous international brands, multinationals, and prominent companies. Through her cutting edge designs and dedication to her clients Kristina led ‘dwp’ to global recognition within the industry, establishing over 14 offices in 5 continents.

Kristina has spent the past 9 years working in the Middle East and has since established her own signature creative design studio in Dubai: Kristina Zanic Design Consultants. Her eye catching designs, relentless enthusiasm and personalized service have already won her a variety of prestigious assignments in the United Arab Emirates, Europe, India, Africa and KSA. Kristina has also received a number of prestigious international and regional interior design awards.This week, we sit down to discuss hospitality design, tips on running a creative firm & the thoughts on the design community, post Covid-19

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On todays show, we are going to talk about 'Future proofing architects'. A topic which has many facets, but for today, we are going to focus on two key areas. Education and mid-career professionals. These are the two critical points where architects tend to have pivoting moments that determine their thinking, design approach & career path. 

To discuss this, we have a double-header! We are joined by Dr. Shaji Panicker. He is currently an associate professor at the school of design and architecture. of the Manipal University in Dubai. Over the past decade, Shaji has taught the students of architecture both in the UAE and in India. This has given him a unique perspective to the teaching methodologies put in place across both countries. He has taught students at both the under-graduate and graduate level. He has seen both the education of architects and the mindset of students, change, over his time as an educator. 

In addition, we are also joined by another familiar face, or in our listeners case, a familiar voice! Rahul Sudheer joins us yet again to share his thoughts on the subject. When we last spoke, Rahul was with the prestigious developer, Emaar. Since then, Rahul has been part of many ground breaking projects and currently practices as an Architect with Broadway Malyan. Rahul has also spent a good amount of time in jury crits with students here in the UAE. That has undoubtedly given him an insight into the architectural education space of the country. 

What makes today show interesting, is that Dr. Shaji Panicker, has taught Rahul Sudheer, during their time together at the RV college, in Bangalore, India. It is quite literally the student and professor, on todays episode! 

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This week we are joined by Esther Echerverria. She comes with a vast knowledge of architecture and engineering recruitment across both Europe and the GCC. Esther has sourced candidates from varying skill levels & experience levels. She is known for her hands on approach, professional attitude & going the extra mile! Currently she is the managing director at L&C recruitment & they provide turn-key sourcing for design & construction companies, looking to grow their teams and attain high performing individuals.

Our guest today is Yahya Kaddoura. He has spent close to three decades within the UAE. As a graduate from the University of Sharjah, he brings a unique perspective to his architectural design, as he has quite literally seen the urban fabric of the UAE grow, before his eyes.  Yahya currently works with Atkins where in, he as been involved with multiple award winning projects. Specializing in high rise developments, Yahya has a wealth of knowledge in building efficiencies & engineering, in addition to his architectural flair.

Always wanting to give back to his community, he recently collaborated with Apple to offer a 4-part series workshop of Architectural sketching.  In addition, he is involved in many other projects, which aim to develop the creative community of the city. Its truly a pleasure to welcome him to the show today!

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On this weeks episode we have Hayley Dyer, all the way from London. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, she is here to share her insights on a rather taboo topic, Architectural Recruitment. As Director and Founder of AE recruitment, Hayley has sourced candidates of various skill levels & experience for some of the most sought after firms in the middle-east! As such she has a wealth of knowledge within this sector and shares many keen insights from the recruiter end of our industry.

Recruitment is a topic which most of us don’t openly talk about or discuss. Its a topic which most of us see as daunting, challenging or maybe even just vague! Have you ever wondered, where do you start? What are your first steps? How do you stand out from the crowd? If so, this episode is definitely going to bring value to you. We discuss CVs/Portfolios, first impressions, personal brand, mindset & everything in between!

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Todays guest is Douglas Sum. He comes with a wealth of knowledge within the facade, or 'building skin' space. With an education from the University of Hong Kong, Douglas has gone on to work with international design firms all across the pacific rim & MENA region and currently is an Associate, Façade Service Group Leader for Aurecon, a global engineering, design and advisory company. A few of his milestone projects would be the Hong Kong Disneyland, The Viceroy on the Dubai Palm, the Dubai Metro and the current tallest building in the World  - the Burj Khalifa in our very own backyard. Also, he has worked as the facade-consultant team-leader on currently,  another super tall, ‘cable-stayed’ building in Dubai – the Dubai Creek Harbour Tower which is designed by the famous Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava.

Douglas has held various leadership roles with both consultants and contractors, giving him a unique perspective of design, execution and supervision. He also brings vast knowledge across design management of the same. Currently, his interests expand to innovation and seeking any opportunities to reform the façade design entirely, by using the latest digital technology.

Douglas is very active in both the professional and academic space of engineering facades. Having spoken at multiple summits across the globe, Douglas believes in educating the sector and pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved in this space. Its an honor to have him the studio today.

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This episode was quite a debate for us internally. We did not want to contribute to the mass-hysteria, but it seems the matter is now inevitable. This episode is a stripped back, raw, monologue on the current situation of our design ecosystem. Covid-19 has changed the way we as architects and designers operate. Love it, or hate it, this is our new reality. This episode aims to highlight a few steps that can be taken to better deal with these un-certain times. We talk about how this period of time, can actually be used to your advantage if you are an employee or an employer. 

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