LM Architecture Show

Why Architecture School Refuses to Teach Business (with Helga Heins)Is architecture education failing the profession? While design school teaches us spatial theory, creative freedom, and complex concepts, it leaves a massive blind spot: the business reality of running a practice.In this episode of the LM Architecture Show, host Liya Mariyam sits down with architect Helga Heins (Founder of Insight Studio) to dismantle the gap between academic ideals and real-world execution. We discuss why design schools treat money as a taboo topic, how emerging architects can stop underpricing their work, and what it actually takes to bridge the client-contractor communication gap.📌 TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction & The Studio Gap01:15 - Segment 1: Design Freedom vs. Real-World Constraints04:30 - Design Studio vs Operating Studio11:55 - Segment 2: Client Expectations & Contractor Dynamics17:30 - How to realise your value as a Designer? 23:00 - Segment 3: Introducing business in Architecture School.25:40 - Segment 4: Quickfire Round (Myth-Busting & Unpopular Opinions)36:45 - Connecting with Helga Heins & Insight Studio🎙 ABOUT THE GUEST:Helga Heins is an architect and the Founder of Insight Studio, an architectural practice focused on thoughtful, site-responsive spatial design and project execution.Connect with Helga & Insight Studio:🌐 Website: https://www.insightstudio3d.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insightstudio3d/✨ ABOUT LM ARCHITECTURE SHOW:Hosted by Liya Mariyam, LM Architecture Show bridges design theory, spatial psychology, and the raw business realities of practice. Subscribe for honest discussions with leading industry voices!🔔 Subscribe for more architectural insights and episodes!#Architecture #ArchitectureSchool #BusinessOfArchitecture #ArchitectLife #LMArchitectureShow

What happens when you unleash a tech mind onto physical architecture?In this episode of the LM Architecture Show, researcher and tech expert Adiba Maisha sits down with us to break down the intersection of software UX and spatial design. After taking her tech background into the physical environment of the Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP), Adiba reveals the hidden design flaws, user-experience traps, and hard truths about how modern spaces fail the people who actually use them.From code to concrete, we’re unpacking why physical buildings need to start functioning more like seamless digital interfaces—and what architects are consistently getting wrong.In this episode, we cover:- The crossover between software UX principles and physical architectural design.- Real-world spatial critiques from a two-day deep dive into QSTP.- Why user flow, feedback loops, and accessibility matter just as much in buildings as they do in apps.- Practical takeaways for architects looking to build smarter, user-centred spaces.Subscribe and follow for more fun content!

"I’ll sleep when the render finishes." Sound familiar? 💀In Episode 5 of The LM Architecture Show, I’m joined by wonderful Architects and my brilliant colleagues, Arch. Aia Elrayah and Arch. Tasnim Khammash to expose the truth about studio culture, toxic perfectionism, and the mental health toll of architectural education.We’re breaking down:The glorification of 3 AM submission crunches & all-nighters 🕒How to deal with imposter syndrome and harsh studio crits 🗣️Setting boundaries before you completely burn out 🔥Plus, a chaotic round of studio games and forfeits! 🎲Whether you’re grinding through studio right now or reflecting on your degree, this conversation is the reality check you need.🎧 Stream the full episode now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts!Timestamps:00:00 - Guest Introduction03:15 - Glorifying All-Nighters: Flex or Trap?06:40 - What does it mean to have social life while studying Architecture?13:30 - How to deal with Impostor Syndrome?20:30 - Developing Bad Habits and How to Fight Them27:12 - Studio Games & Chaotic Forfeits 🎲38:10 - Advice for Every Architecture Student or Aspirant!Don't forget to subscribe and follow for more!#TheLMArchitectureShow #ArchitectureSchool #MentalHealthInDesign #StudioLife #ArchStudent #DohaDesigners #ArchitecturePodcast

How are young female architects taking over Qatar’s built environment and bypassing traditional practice?In Episode 4 of The LM Architecture Show, we sit down with Architect Dana Anas Karuvattil to discuss her winning installation, Desert in Motion (حركة الصحراء), in Msheireb Downtown Doha. After outperforming 220+ international submissions from 53 countries, Dana shares the unfiltered reality of turning a 3D model into a tangible, built space in the heart of Doha.We dive into:• Overcoming self-doubt and navigating imposter syndrome as a young designer in a high-demand, competitive industry.• The shift from digital software (renders/parametric logic) to site constraints & material fabrication.• Breaking the "permission slip" mindset and building through open competitions.🔔 Subscribe to The LM Architecture Show for raw, unfiltered conversations bridging spatial design, technology, theory, and human behavior.📌 Follow the Podcast:• Host: Liya Mariyam (@lmarchitectureshow)• Guest: Arch. Dana Anas Karuvattil• Project: Desert in Motion (Msheireb Downtown)Curious about what I share with others?Check out our podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts:https://open.spotify.com/show/0343CyE9OJFc4VDtzk27zf?si=daedc883f5d449f7 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lm-architecture-show/id6801809521 If you’re a designer, student, or design enthusiast with something raw to say, reach out to get featured or join an episode:https://www.linkedin.com/company/lm-architecture-show/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_search_srp_all%3B79EkPHe%2FSbaAWCH196KqoQ%3D%3D #Architecture #ArchitecturePodcast #WomenInArchitecture #UrbanDesign #architects #LMArchitectureShow #SpatialDesign #DesignCompetition #RenderToReality #YoungArchitects #DesertInMotion #ParametricDesign #ArchitecturalTheory #mediaonelive #mediaonetv #msheireb #dohadesigndistrict #dohaevents #dohadesign

In this episode of the LM Architecture Show, we’re exploring how 3D printing and additive manufacturing are revolutionizing the architectural design process. Whether you’re an architecture student balancing physical studio models or a practitioner integrating digital fabrication into your workflow, spatial prototyping is transforming how we design, test, and iterate.Join us as we unpack:The Iterative Workflow: How rapid 3D printing bridges the gap between digital 3D models and physical spatial iteration.Personal Journey: My hands-on experience entering the world of 3D printing, learning curves, and practical takeaways.Surprise Reveal: An exclusive announcement of an upcoming collaboration with an ambitious team!🎧 Subscribe & Follow:Stay connected across Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube for full episodes, visual insights, and architectural discussions.#Architecture #3DPrinting #AdditiveManufacturing #ArchitectureStudents #SpatialDesign #ParametricDesign #LMArchitectureShow #DesignProcess #ModelMaking