The aForm Show

This week we are joined by an architect & researcher, Eman Ismail Abdellatif. She specializes in the sound arts & its correlation to architecture. Needless to say, Eman comes with a unique perspective on modern architecture. Her projects are centered around promoting values, identity, culture and enhancing the abilities of users, using the built environment. So without further ado, lets ge...

This week we are joined by Ammar Al Assam, CEO of Dewan Architects + Engineers. He joined Dewan in 2001, and has taken the lead in developing and implementing the strategic plan for the growth of Dewan into a regional multi-disciplinary and multi-market leading A&E firm. Dewan has successfully set up regional offices in Qatar, Saudi, Iraq and Philippines in the last 7 years. In this episode we...

This week we are joined by Carla Conte, founder & creative director of Brand creative. Carla and her team provide a truly holistic development & execution of brand. This is done through their offering of brand strategy, graphic design & of course, interior design. Undoubtedly, this has allowed for Brand Creative to capture a unique market niche & win multiple accolades as well. So...

With over 3 decades of professional practice, today we are joined by Darryl Custer. He is the executive director of the design division at KEO International Consultants. With a vast portfolio of work across North America & Asia, Darryl brings a unique, global insight to the GCC sector. We are truly excited to have him on the show today, so without further ado, lets get into it! Follow our awes...

On this week’s episode, we are joined by Belarmino Cordero and Dimitrios Doutsios from Eumada! They are an interdisciplinary design firm based right here in Dubai. Their focus has been on facade engineering, acoustics & parametric design! With strong roots within the design community, Eumada is set to make its mark across a variety of design sectors! We are very excited to have them on the sho...

This week we are joined by Duncan Denley from Desert INK. Over the last 2 decades, Duncan has successfully delivered multiple projects across the region and has literally, transformed the design landscape of the city. He is a champion of local flora & fauna & this can be best seen in action at the sustainability pavilion, within Expo2020. So without further ado, lets get into it. To stay u...

On todays show we are excited to welcome Ahmed Bukhash. Considered to be one of the leading architects of the city, if not the region, Ahmed completed his undergrad studies in the US at Wentworth University. He then, went on to attain his masters degree in Japan which undoubtedly, has left a very lasting impression. Since then he has contributed to many developers & authorities within the city...

On today’s show we are joined by Govind Shepley from Twentyone06. Early on, Govind explored multiple streams of design education before landing on architecture + design. This undoubtedly helped mold his design ethos, visual communication & much more! On this episode we talk about the birth of Twentyone06. We get into the nitty gritty of running a successful boutique design firm in Dubai. We di...

On today’s show we have Tariq Khayyat! Tariq is an architect, designer and university lecturer with over 15 years of experience in delivering international work across complete project lifecycles. In 2018, Tariq founded Tariq Khayyat Design Partners, a bespoke design-led practise providing architectural and design solutions to private clients & developers. His work around the globe, uses resea...

This week we catch up with Hana Younes from Dabbagh Architects. With a slew of well received, built projects, Hana brings a wealth of experience to our audiences across the entire project lifecycle. In addition, we also catch up & see whats changed in her design ecosystem, since episode 01!  To stay updated with our weekly episodes, please follow us on your favorite streaming plattform Fo...

On this week’s episode, we are joined by Raha Milani and Maryam Karji, co-founders of ArchiSense Studio, an interdisciplinary design firm based right here in Dubai. Since establishing their practice in 2018, this dynamic duo have gone on to developing a portfolio of work in contemporary architecture, interior design and landscaping. With a focus on residential and commercial projects, their work s...

Today we are joined by Fatima Al Zaabi, Noora Al Awar, and Afnan Saeed. They are the founding partners of Studio D04, bonded over the same vision and passion for Architecture and design. Fatima’s specialty lies in exploring advanced digital fabrication methods. Noora’s work focuses on exploring material processes with influences of traditional concepts derived from her surroundings. Afnan is...

On this week’s episode we are joined by Arjan Pit, Managing Director at UNStudio! Arjan completed his education at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands, and has since developed an extensive portfolio of work across Europe, China and the Middle East. Having lived and worked in multiple parts of the world, he has a broad interest and understanding of cultural diversity, sustainability a...

On today’s episode, we are joined by Prabhanjan Kambadur of RSP! With over 20 years of experience under his belt, Prabhanjan brings in a wealth of technical and creative knowledge in planning for and delivering large-scale and complex projects across a variety of market sectors. His experience ranges from master planning of cities and town centres to establishing urban design guidelines for integr...

After what seems like an eternity, the aForm show was back out at a LIVE event. INDEX 2021 was a massive success for designers in the city of Dubai! The sentiment of onward and upward was undeniable. As part our special coverage, we catch up with Antony Lovell from SHURE. We discuss their new line of microphones & speakers that integrate seamlessly into any interior design. We discuss why thes...

This week we are joined by Varsha Vasant from RMJM. She is an architect with six years of experience in the Architecture industry in Dubai. She has recognized for her contributions to many projects. Key elements to her success have been, her enthusiasm, passion & soft skills. She thrives in think tanks and collaborative environments. Varshas life experiences have helped her in keeping calm and...

This week, we are joined by Jason Burnside. He is one the few architects in the city of Dubai, that has seen its evolution over the last two decades. In 2001, Jason left London to join Godwin Austen Johnson, affectionately known as GAJ. Since then, he has been part of & led, many projects that have gone on to be design & commercial successes. Having worked across various market sectors, Ja...

On this weeks episode, we have Steve Glitz. He has been part of design ecosystem within the GCC for some time now. Being from the recruitment space, he has a constant pulse on how our industry operates & moves. Steve has been living and working in Dubai since 2015, specialising in recruiting design professionals for international architectural consultancies, Real Estate Developers and Gov...

With over one and a half decades of experience across a diverse portfolio, today we are joined by Mahmoud Shahin from P&T Architects and Engineers. Mahmoud has worked on a diverse range of projects across AME & APAC regions. He is known for his architectural flair & attention to detail. He is able to design and deliver projects successfully with a key understanding of engineering syste...

NEO architecture was founded in 2020 by Jacky Tang & Yazeed Obeid who met in 2017 while working at X-architects. The design duo co-designed & led multiple projects together including the winning competition proposal for creation story museum in Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia. Prior to their work in Dubai, Jacky practiced at Kengo Kuma & Suo Fujimoto Architects in Japan while Yazeed practiced at Sahel Al...

On this weeks episode we have Wisam Allami. A proud alumnus from the University of Sharjah & founder of LAMI Architects, Wissam has spent close to a decade honing his skills in contemporary design. His approach is a careful balance between functionality and aesthetics. Detailing, is a critical design phase that truly translates a project from a rendering to reality. This phase is of parti...

With close to two decades of award-winning work, we are joined today by Ralf Steinhauer. He is a truly seasoned professional & has been responsible for delivering many key landmarks in the region. Ralf believes in a holistic approach to design & is known for being the vertex of the design studio, project site & academia. Apart from his time RSP, Ralf also is a guest professor at my alm...

On todays show, we are joined by Andy Shaw. With a vast portfolio of work across Europe and the middle-east, Andy is considered to be seasoned designer in the field. With close to two decades of experience, he has been part of & delivered many high profile projects. He is the managing partner of AMA design, visiting professor at the Heriott-Watt University & Chair of the RIBA gulf chapter....

Our guest today is David Daniels! David is currently the Director of Architecture at SSH UAE right here in Dubai. David has been part of the success story of SSH UAE from the very beginning & has helped shape, quite literally, 'the design direction of the practice. This is reflected in SSHs recently awarded works both in Dubai & across the region.  Prior to SSH, David spent a signific...

On todays show, we are joined by Mihir Sanganee. Architect, designer, entrepreneur, runner, dog-lover! These are some of the titles that come to mind when describing our guest today. With over a decade of experience in the region, Mihir has delivered some of the most, bespoke designs, seen in the region. His dedication to detailing is phenomenal & this has led the team of Designsmith to receiv...