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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
Community Engagement
Architectural Hardware
Love That Design
Saudi Arabia
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Public Spaces

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 Sotiris Tsoulos, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of TTZ Group. Together with his co-founder and partner, Despina Tampakopoulou, Sotiris established TTZ Group in 2021 — an internationally recognized prac... more

Hello and welcome to the show. Today’s guest is Nick Farmer, Managing Director of Urban Edge Strategic, a consultancy focused on real estate strategy and development advisory. With more than two decades of experience across residential development an... more

Hello & welcome to the show! Today we are joined by Peter Jackson. An architect who has been responsible for some of the most pivotal projects across the Emirate of Sharjah. With a varied portfolio across TWO continents, Peter has also dedicated much... more

Hello and welcome to the show! Today, we’re joined by Leali Ezzat, Founder and Creative Director of ELE Interior, a Dubai-based design studio known for its elegant, human-centric interiors. With years of experience delivering bespoke residential and ... more

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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
Benazir Noor Mohamed
Architect and research associate at University College London (UCL)
University College London (UCL)
Episode: E112 - Benazir Noor Mohamed
Nikita Chellani
Associate at Roar in Dubai
Roar
Episode: E111 - Nikita Chellani
Sandra Woodall
Design principal of Tangram Gulf in the UAE
Tangram Gulf
Episode: E110 - Sandra Woodall
Ben Corrigan
Principal Director of Bluehaus, a TP Bennett company
Bluehaus / TP Bennett
Episode: E109 - Ben Corrigan

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 25 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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Listeners appreciate the tangible, real-world insights from leaders shaping the design field in the region.
Guests bring diverse perspectives across architecture, interiors, and development, which helps the show stay highly relevant to practitioners and sponsors.
The conversations emphasize people-first leadership, collaboration, and sustainable practice.

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#2
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#25
United Arab Emirates/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#142
Saudi Arabia/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#189
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Apple Podcasts
#204
India/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#219
New Zealand/Arts/Design

Talking Points

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E116 - Peter Jackson
Q: If you could design for a place or a time that does not exist yet, what would you design and why?
The guest emphasized drawing on a lifetime of diverse experiences to tackle future design challenges, focusing on applying foundational principles and problem-solving methodologies to any context, rather than predicting a specific future scenario.
E096 - Emily Mottolese
Q: What single change could most push the needle forward in the market today?
Improving public transportation would have the widest and most positive impact on the city and its residents, affecting everything from commuting to urban vitality.
E096 - Emily Mottolese
Q: Is the focus on skyscrapers a true representation of SOM's work in the region, or is there a broader practice at play?
SOM is much broader than skyscrapers; it has a deep and growing presence in planning, landscape, interior design, and other disciplines, with a strong push to be more locally engaged in the Middle East.
E097 - Noelle Halabi
Q: What's next for Noelle?
Pursue retrofit projects and ambitious retrofitting of spaces and neighborhoods, while continuing to design with meaning and leverage public-private space integration and master planning.
E097 - Noelle Halabi
Q: If you could wave your magic wand, what would you change about the design ecosystem?
Focus more on designing with meaning and pause to reflect on end-user experience, tying projects to a clear brief and preventing rush by balancing the initial brief with time for thoughtful design.

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The show centers on architecture and design in the Middle East, with conversations featuring design leaders, firm founders, and practitioners who shape regional practice. Episode topics span design leadership, cross-disciplinary studio culture, wellness and health in built environments, market dynamics in UAE and Saudi Arabia, modular and tech-enabled project delivery, and the economics of architecture and real estate development. A recurring thread is how regional context, culture, and climate influence practice, from luxury residences to large-scale master plans, while guests share practical guidance on leadership, mentorship, storytelling, and managing multi-disciplinary teams. The format often emphasizes human-centric design, collaborat... more

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1. Nick Farmer
2. Peter Jackson
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4. Drue Newcomb
5. Ujjwal Goel
6. Benazir Noor Mohamed
7. Nikita Chellani
8. Sandra Woodall

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