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The aForm Show

Alan George
Architecture
Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Interior Design
Sustainability
Design
Marketing
Social Media
Brand Storytelling
Entrepreneurship
Lighting Design
Project Management
Urban Planning
Artificial Intelligence
EDGE Architects
Community Engagement
Architectural Hardware
Love That Design
Saudi Arabia
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

This show is about all things architecture and design in the middle-east. Join us, as we sit across from thought leaders and change makers in their fields as they share their insight & add value to your creative journey. Subjects vary from design workflow to market trends & everything in between.

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Hello and welcome to the show. Today’s guest is Somya Angolkar, Co-Founder and Partner of IDA Interior Design Associates. With over 20 years of experience in interior design and project management, Somya has delivered luxury hospitality, residential,... more

Hello and welcome to the show. Today’s guest is Rashiq Muhamad Ali, Founder and Principal of RqMA Architecture + Design. With a career spanning Asia and the Middle East, Rashiq has worked on a diverse range of projects across different cultures, scal... more

Hello and welcome to the show. Today’s guest is Jeremy Robinson, Managing Director of EDGE Architects. With extensive experience leading projects across architecture, interiors, and the built environment, Jeremy has built a reputation for combining s... more

Hello and welcome to the show. Today’s guest is Omar Farooq, Strategy Director and Partner at SAY Studio. With a background in law, Omar brings a distinct perspective to the built environment—bridging strategic thinking, commercial awareness, and cre... more

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Recent Guests

Rashiq Muhamad Ali
Founder and principal of RqMA Architecture and Design
RqMA Architecture and Design
Episode: E121 - Rashiq Muhamad Ali
Jeremy Robinson
Managing Director of EDGE Architects
EDGE Architects
Episode: E120 - Jeremy Robinson
Omar Farooq
Strategy Director and Partner at SAY Studio
SAY Studio
Episode: E119 - Omar Farooq
Sotiris Tsoulos
Co-founder and managing partner of TTZ Group
TTZ Group
Episode: E118 - Sotiris Tsoulos
Nick Farmer
Managing Director of Urban Edge Strategic, a consultancy focused on real estate strategy and development advisory
Urban Edge Strategic
Episode: E117 - Nick Farmer
Peter Jackson
Architect with pivotal projects in Sharjah; author and educator
Independent architect/educational contributor
Episode: E116 - Peter Jackson
Leali Ezzat
Founder and Creative Director of LA Interior (Dubai-based design studio)
LA Interior
Episode: E115 - Leali Ezzat
Drue Newcomb
Group Director at P&T Group in Dubai
P&T Group
Episode: E114 - Drue Newcomb
Ujjwal Goel
Managing Director of Teraciel Group
Teraciel Group
Episode: E113 - Ujjwal Goel

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Alan
Host of The aForm Show; leads conversations with architecture and design leaders

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Learning everyday

    Exciting stuff happens in the field of Architecture and Design everyday- and when we hear of it- we figure there are super humans behind it (there are!) but it’s so reliving to know that they’re still human and humble at that. Great conversations with real people making things happen- this show inspires, educates and entertains. It also iterates how much there is in life to experience and learn. Looking forward to more content, Alan.

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Thoughtful, practical, and deeply informed about the regional design scene.
Provides actionable guidance on balancing creativity with business realities.
Great guests with real-world leadership insights for studios and firms.

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E121 - Rashiq Muhamad Ali
Q: How does the studio manage growth and grooming leaders across international offices?
Delegation is emphasized as essential; trusted team members are groomed into leadership roles, allowing the principal to pursue new clients and design challenges while ensuring consistency and quality across locations.
E121 - Rashiq Muhamad Ali
Q: What is your ideal client profile, and how do you decide whom to work with?
The firm seeks visionary, courageous clients who understand what they want and what they don't know, sometimes enabling flexible pricing to achieve groundbreaking results, but always preserving creative freedom and strategic direction.
E121 - Rashiq Muhamad Ali
Q: How do you foster a uniform design language in a diverse studio while still allowing external voices to influence projects?
Rashiq explains that collaboration is key, with a manifesto guiding responsibilities and a culture that welcomes questioning to strengthen the project; leadership focuses on empowering team members to contribute while maintaining a cohesive vision.
E120 - Jeremy Robinson
Q: Do leadership positions in design studios need to be filled by designers, or can outsiders bring value?
Leadership often benefits from a design background so they can understand and support architects, though in some cases a non-design background in a C-suite could bring complementary skills; the preference is for someone who can still engage with design teams.
E120 - Jeremy Robinson
Q: Which is, as architects, what do you see that architects are doing wrong in the industry now?
There's a tendency to compromise on design to please clients and secure fees, and it's important for architects to push back and uphold a strong EDGE look and feel that reflects their expertise and standards.

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The show consistently centers on architecture and design in the Middle East, hosting studio leaders, practitioners, and real estate strategists who share practical leadership playbooks, design leadership, market dynamics, and project delivery insights. Episodes frequently explore studio culture, sustainable urbanism, client relationships, and the evolving role of architects as strategists across hospitality, residential, and civic projects. A standout pattern is the emphasis on balancing design excellence with commercial realities, mentoring the next generation of designers, and navigating regional markets with a reflective, human-centered lens.

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1. Rashiq Muhamad Ali
2. Jeremy Robinson
3. Omar Farooq
4. Sotiris Tsoulos
5. Nick Farmer
6. Peter Jackson
7. Leali Ezzat
8. Drue Newcomb

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