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The aForm Show
Author: Alan George
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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 Rasha Al-Tekreeti, Founder and CEO of Warû. Rasha is building a distinctive voice in the design and creative space, bringing together entrepreneurship, design, and a strong understanding of culture and identity.Through Warû, she is exploring new ways of approaching design and creating experiences that feel both contemporary and deeply connected to their context. Her journey offers an interesting perspective on what it takes to build a creative business, develop a strong point of view, and stand out in an increasingly competitive industry.So without further ado, let’s get into it!.Rasha Al-Tekreeti - Instagram | LinkedInWarû - Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | YouTube..To stay updated with our episodes, please follow us on your favorite streaming platform..The aForm Show - Instagram | LinkedInAlan George - Instagram | LinkedIn
Hello and welcome to the show. Today’s guest is Atousa Aslaminezhad, Assistant Professor at the School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society at Heriot-Watt University Dubai. Her work explores the intersection of sustainability, infrastructure, and the built environment, bringing a research-driven perspective to the challenges shaping the future of our cities and buildings. So without further ado, let’s get into it!..Atousa Aslaminezhad - Instagram | LinkedIn..To stay updated with our episodes, please follow us on your favorite streaming platform..The aForm Show - Instagram | LinkedInAlan George - Instagram | LinkedIn
Hello and welcome to the show. Today’s guests are Parthasarathy Sridhar, Director for Growth, Strategic Accounts, Projects & Procurement, and Kevin Mashford, CEO, of Verve Design. Together, they’ve helped shape a reputation for delivering projects with a clear commitment to quality, precision, and accountability.What sets Verve Design apart is its unwavering focus on execution—delivering projects *on time, on budget, and with zero defects*. It’s a philosophy that goes beyond good design, emphasizing disciplined project management, technical excellence, and a client-first approach that consistently delivers measurable results.Today, we’ll explore what it takes to maintain that standard, how Verve has differentiated itself in a competitive market, and the systems and culture that make their approach possible.So without further ado, let’s get into it!..Kevin Mashford - LinkedInParthasarathy Sridhar - Instagram | LinkedInVerve Design - Website | LinkedIn | Instagram..To stay updated with our episodes, please follow us on your favorite streaming platform..The aForm Show - Instagram | LinkedInAlan George - Instagram | LinkedIn
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, and commercial projects across the region.Having trained as an architect and spent nine years with Hirsch Bedner Associates, she brings deep expertise in hospitality design, from concept development to project delivery. Through her work at IDA, she continues to create thoughtful, high-performing spaces that balance creativity, functionality, and lasting user experiences.So without further ado, let’s get into it!..Somya Angolkar - Instagram | LinkedInIDA Interior Design Associates - Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest..To stay updated with our episodes, please follow us on your favorite streaming platform..The aForm Show - Instagram | LinkedInAlan George - Instagram | LinkedIn
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, scales, and urban contexts, developing a design approach that is both globally informed and deeply responsive to place.Before establishing his own practice, Rashiq spent time at Zaha Hadid Architects, contributing to some of the industry’s most ambitious and forward-thinking projects. That experience, combined with his work across the region, has shaped a perspective that balances bold design ideas with practical and contextual considerations.Today, through RqMA Architecture + Design, he continues to explore architecture as a catalyst for innovation, identity, and meaningful human experiences.So without further ado, let’s get into it!..Rashiq Muhamad Ali - Instagram | LinkedInRqMA Architecture + Design - Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook..To stay updated with our episodes, please follow us on your favorite streaming platform..The aForm Show - Instagram | LinkedInAlan George - Instagram | LinkedIn








