Design Talks

If you are a young professional or student, get ready for some serious motivation. Shawn and I had a heartfelt discussion about failing in university; dealing with obstacles in London, and learning about his journey to working with Bjarke Ingels on a major national project. We uncovered the secret to building your brand from scratch and raising your profile in a difficult profession. Shawn has used his architectural background to start a business in social consultation within the built industry. The POoR Collective is still in its infancy but is already making major moves.  Having completed a Master's degree in Architecture from the Royal College of Art in 2020, his most recent work 'Plinths and Tapestry' has featured in the Financial Times, The Guardian and was the winner of the 2020 Architects' Journal Postgraduate Student Prize. Previously, a New Architecture Writer, Shawn is an advocate for diversity and inclusion within the architecture industry and is a RIBAJ Rising Star. He is also the co-founder of POoR collective, a social enterprise that focuses on the development of communities through the elevation of young people. - You can tune in to the Two Worlds Design podcast on all major streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and more here: https://twoworldsdesign.co.uk   - Find out more about Shawn here: https://www.shawn-adams.com/ Find out more about the POoR Collective here: https://www.poorcollective.com/about - You can find me and my architectural drawings on Instagram here: https://instagram.com/hamzashaikh.design

How do you build an online presence in the field of architecture or design? Is it 'bad' to want 'followers' and 'likes'? What opportunities are architectural influencers getting through social media? How can you balance a full-time architecture job alongside social media content creation? If there's anyone who can help me answer these questions, it's Fraser. My long time digital friend and architecture drawing pen pal. Fraser is a graduate from the London School of Architecture and currently works at Architecture 00. He has a large social media following where he shares speculative drawing studies and documents his exciting professional journey from student to esteemed practitioner. Join us as we talk about the importance of Instagram and social media presence as architectural practitioners.  

How do you start an architecture school from scratch? What changes are coming to architectural education/university and the profession? What is so special about London? Join me and the extraordinarily well-spoken Will Hunter in a deep dive into how he started The London School of Architecture,(LSA) England's first independent school of architecture since the Architectural Association opened in 1847. Will Hunter is a writer, entrepreneur and educator. He is the founder of the London School of Architecture, which he conceived in 2010 as an alternative educational model to widen access into the architectural profession. He completed his tenure as its first chief executive in June 2021. Pursuing new opportunities arising from post-pandemic working patterns, Will recently set up Equilio, a nascent prop-tech startup to explore ways of developing communities that balance living and working, city and rural, humanity and the planet. An architecture graduate from University College London and the Royal College of Art, he taught at the latter school for several years on the master's programme. He was executive editor of the Architectural Review and is cofounder of Citizen magazine.

THIS IS A VERY SPECIAL EPISODE with Jordan Whitewood-Neal, my good friend from university! Jordan was a multi-award-winning student and after having worked for Stirling Prize winners DRMM, he went on to be a visiting lecturer at the University of Brighton. His dissertation, 'The Cascade Experiment: The Growth, Conservation and Cultivation of An Autoethnographic Woodland' was nominated for the RIBA Presidents Medal. He is also the Architects' Journal Student Prize 2020 Nominee and the RIBA Sussex Student Prize 2020 Nominee. We spoke about how he deals with Proteus Syndrome, one of the world's rarest disabilities; the parallels between our minority groups and resilience; and how to excel at architecture university! This episode is unique because of my and Jordan's close relationship and memories. We talked about much of our life in university together and how we felt part of a culture of intense competition. But was it all bad? I argue that we got immense value from this competition.  You can tune in to the Two Worlds Design podcast on all major streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and more here: https://twoworldsdesign.co.uk  

In this episode, I speak with Rebekah Coffman, a historian and curator based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She has worked in various cross-sections of religious, educational, arts, and history-based spaces. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Art History and Religion and a Master of Arts in Historical and Sustainable Architecture. Religious identity is changing rapidly in the west. As eastern-influenced traditions embed themselves in increasingly cosmopolitan regions, orthodoxy comes into question. Can orthodoxy become redefined through architecture? Join me in this deep, unapologetic and powerful discussion with historian Rebekah Coffman as we uncover the hidden potential of architecture to define a new religious identity. You can tune in to the Two Worlds Design podcast on all major streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and more here: https://twoworldsdesign.co.uk  

In this episode, I speak with my good friend Faisal UK, co-founder of metaverse platform Illusorr and the Archi-Tech Network as well as the founder of the popular Instagram page ARK. If you want a quick introduction to all things metaverse and the future of our roles in the age of VR, this is the episode for you. We spoke about the fundamental nature of architectural thinking; the future of our profession; and whether Elon Musk is just a genius or an evil genius. Faisal believes the future of our profession will need to be highly technocentric and therefore students need to start becoming proficient in new software and coding ASAP. Listen to our deep debate and discussion in this episode of the Two Worlds Design podcast. You can tune in to the Two Worlds Design podcast on all major streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and more here: https://twoworldsdesign.co.uk  

In this episode, I speak with Rishabh Wadhwa, creator of the popular architecture YouTube channel BlessedArch. Rishabh and I speak about the challenges in running social media platforms as students & architects. We openly spoke about how much money YouTubers/influencers can actually make. We also discussed ways in which people can drastically improve their career opportunities by being active on Instagram and YouTube.  BlessedArch: "From Cities to the device you are using to view this, everything has design behind it and I am trying to uncover it. On this channel you will find everything design related, unearthing how things are made, understanding their structure, analyzing their core ideas. Find yourself immersed in the world of design and the process behind it." You can tune in to the Two Worlds Design podcast on all major streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and more here: https://twoworldsdesign.co.uk  

In this episode, I speak with Charlie Edmonds, co-founder of the Future Architects Front (FAF).  In the last year, the FAF and Charlie have been making waves in the field of Architecture raising massive awareness around the exploitation of architectural assistants in the UK. His campaign started as an Instagram poll and transformed into a national survey that was headed by the Architects' Journal. As a result of his whistleblowing campaign and continual social media activism, the Architectural Registration Board (ARB) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) initiated institutional and systematic changes to address the issues and mistreatment experienced by those at the bottom of the profession.  "Future Architects Front are an informal organisation of young architectural practitioners and students. We are a fully independent group and exist beyond the pressures and interests of architectural practice, education, and media. We operate in a number of different capacities, from research to activism to quasi-political campaigning. FAF was created and is run by Charlie Edmonds and Priti Mohandas, British designers and researchers. The pair met and began the work of FAF while conducting their Master's in Architecture and Urban Design at the University of Cambridge." You can tune in to the Two Worlds Design podcast on all major streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and more here: https://twoworldsdesign.co.uk  

In this episode, I spoke to Marcus Fairs, The Editor in Chief and founder of Dezeen. The world’s most influential design magazine.Now I’m gonna be honest with you, I was a little nervous for this one. Because I’ve known the name Marcus Fairs since the early days of university, and Dezeen has had a huge impact not just on me but the entire field of Architecture. It’s changed the discourse. I never thought I’d be sat opposite its founder asking him questions about how he partied with Kanye West and flirted with Zaha Hadid. But Marcus was not an easy person to interview, probably because HE'S normally the one asking the questions!The story of how he started Dezeen is funny, inspiring, and shocking at times. We spoke about how him getting fired was the first step to starting the journey and how spending 1 hour a day working on his passion was the key to success.You’re listening to episode 14 of the Two Worlds Design podcast and I'm your host, Hamza Shaikh.

In this episode, I spoke to Tabish Khan, 'The People’s Art Critic'. Tabish is a London-based art critic and regular writer for the Londonist and FAD Magazine. But he is also a biomedical scientist who cuts up dead bodies, but don’t worry that’s just part of his job. Tabish is a really unique person because from his scientific education, he transitioned inadvertently into becoming an acclaimed art critic with a huge and growing following. He regularly visits architectural projects and has a keen interest in the art of building. So who better to ask if a building is beautiful than him? Because the rest of us certainly aren’t going to agree on it.His insights helped me to understand the deep connections between art and architecture. We spoke about how art is ascribed value by crowd-perception, and we deliberated on who the real Banksy is!  You’re listening to episode 13 of the Two Worlds Design podcast and I'm your host, Hamza Shaikh.

This episode is Part 2 of my conversation with Rion Willard, Architect, Business consultant, and host of the Business of Architecture Podcast UK. So if you haven't heard episode 13 yet, make sure you do. Our conversation continued into understanding the deeper aspects of deriving maximum value with minimal effort as architects. But what was even more striking was Rion’s insights into how some practices are breaking all traditional conventions in the way they monetise their work! We also talked about the downfalls and successes of architectural education and how universities can improve their student’s business literacy.  But wait till you hear what he thinks Architects can learn from McDonald’s! This episode will be a brilliant resource for myself to re-listen to every time I need motivation. And I know, this will be a useful resource for you too. You’re listening to episode 12.2 of the Two Worlds Design podcast and I'm your host, Hamza Shaikh.   

In this episode, I spoke to Rion Willard, Architect, Business consultant, and host of the Business of Architecture Podcast UK.Let’s talk Money… Or better yet, let’s talk VALUE. Architects are often illiterate when it comes to the art of making money, yet some designers and architects are multi-multi millionaires. So what makes design worth a lot of money?This question always bugged me, and today I am lucky enough to be joined by a business specialist in architecture. Rion graduated from the Bartlett and went on a spiritual sales journey around Australia. He later discovered his passion for bringing more monetary value to architects by revealing their multidisciplinary potential. This episode was so filled with valuable insights that we spoke for 3 hours straight. Strap yourself in for Part 1 of this journey into unlocking your true potential as an architectural entrepreneur.  You’re listening to episode 12.1 of the Two Worlds Design podcast and I'm your host, Hamza Shaikh

In this episode, I spoke to Marly Weeman, a specialist in Dutch Art, Architecture, and Social Discourse.This episode is really special to me because it was actually recorded in Rotterdam inside a historic architectural landmark. I met Marly at the Kiefhoek Social Housing estate as she gave us a guided tour around one of the most important social housing projects in modernist architecture history. It was designed by the renowned architect JJP Oud, who is considered to be one of the Big 4.During our tour, I was mesmerised by Marly’s passion, knowledge, and wonderment for the project that it inspired me to approach her for a podcast episode. And she said yes! But not just that. She got special permission for us to film the episode inside one of the Iconic Houses. It was a day I will never forget and I learnt so much about modernist history!You’re listening to episode 11 of the Two Worlds Design podcast and I'm your host, Hamza Shaikh 

This episode is Part 2 of my conversation with Chris Hildrey, Architect turned social entrepreneur. So if you haven’t heard episode 10, make sure you do before this one. Chris and I continued to speak about his unique architectural journey into starting a social enterprise to try and solve homelessness. We also discussed how the solution to an architectural brief doesn’t always have to be a building.But we also touched on a controversial topic: unpaid internships… which Chris has actually done some extensive research on. I think you could be very surprised by his findings. We also spoke about how London underground has its very own species of mosquitos, AND how he almost died in a sewer during a site visit!At the end of this episode, Chris shares some profound advice for young practitioners and students of architecture which really helped me to stay motivated and true to my passions.You’re listening to episode 10.2 of the Two Worlds Design podcast and I'm your host, Hamza Shaikh. 

In this episode, I spoke to Chris Hildrey, Architect turned social entrepreneurI'm gonna be honest with you. Editing this episode was not easy - because the amount of wisdom that Chris had in store for us was very difficult to keep track of. Nearly every sentence that came out of his mouth was of immense value for young architectural practitioners. Chris recently has had huge success with his project called Proxy Address, which is a database and social enterprise he created to help homeless people integrate back into society. And the way he did it is incredibly smart and innovative.But what’s even more surprising is that he was educated and continues to practice as an architect. I don't know anyone better than Chris at proving that architects have the potential to be multidisciplinary change-makers. I learned so much from Chris that we had to do 2 episodes. You’re listening to episode 10.1 of the Two Worlds Design podcast and I'm your host, Hamza Shaikh. 

In this episode, I spoke to Anna Ulrikke Andersen an award-winning filmmaker and architectural historian.During her fellowship at Harvard, Anna made a series of films exploring the spatial experiences of people living with chronic illnesses. Her research fuses architecture, history, and film-making into original works of film that have resulted in her research being screened at various international film festivals. Oh, and she is a historical expert on windows! Which got her an exclusive episode on the BBC's hit podcast show: Boring Talks. But this episode is far from boring. We spoke about how horror movies use architecture in strange ways. We also spoke about Shia Labeouf’s artistic experiments, and how you could make an award-winning movie with just your iPhone. This episode made me realise just how incredibly similar the field of architecture is to filmmaking…You’re listening to episode 9 of the Two Worlds Design podcast and I’m your host, Hamza Shaikh.

In this episode, I spoke to Dr. Eleanor Ratcliffe, an acclaimed Researcher of Environmental Psychology at the University of SurreyHave you ever wondered whether the spaces and places around you have an effect on your behaviour? Or did you ever think deeply into whether incorporating nature within architecture actually improves your experience?   This episode is mind-blowing. Because I actually got to ask a scientist and professor of psychology whether you can measure happiness! And you won’t believe her answer. I have always been fascinated with the field of psychology and how architects and designers can learn more from its findings. This episode is filled with super fun facts and examples of crazy experiments. We even spoke about how one experiment proved that architecture can affect the way you taste ice cream! That's right, I said ice cream.You’re listening to episode 8 of the Two Worlds Design podcast and I’m your host, Hamza Shaikh. 

In this episode, I spoke to Arthur Mamou-Mani, Architect, Tutor, and acclaimed parametric innovator.3d printing pavilions out of wood & bioplastics, designing nature-inspired temples for the burning man festival, and even being featured in a Netflix show are just some of the things that have brought Arthur a lot of attention in the design world.     When it comes to the future of our profession as architects and designers, talking about coding, parametric design, and robots can feel very intimidating. But not with Arthur. He makes it feel simply natural. As someone who graduated from the Architectural Association and later went on to work at Zaha Hadid Architects, Arthur's deep insights and fascination with learning design from nature will leave you feeling inspired. I could have spoken to him for hours longer because it felt as if I was speaking to a wise mentor.You’re listening to episode 7 of the Two Worlds Design podcast and I’m your host, Hamza Shaikh.

In this episode, Hamza Shaikh speaks to Angela Brady, Ex-President of the Royal Institute of British Architects. It’s not often that you get to sit down with a  president of one of the world’s most influential architectural bodies. She was elected in 2011 and was the 2nd ever woman to serve as a president for the RIBA in its 100-year history.Now, I didn’t hold back from asking Angela the difficult questions. We spoke about gender inequality and debated about how filling quotas is a really bad idea. We also spoke about unpaid internships and discussed the deteriorating mental health of students.This episode is really special because  Angela has a powerful and motivating aura about her. I learned so many things from her including how the RIBA doesn’t get everything right - but also, how to take charge of your problems and how to be more confident as a student…You’re listening to episode 6 of the Two Worlds Design podcast and I’m your host, Hamza Shaikh

Two Worlds Design is an architecture and design podcast series aimed at discovering the hidden potential of Architecture by speaking with extraordinary people. Hosted by Hamza Shaikh.

In this episode, Hamza Shaikh quizzes the ex-president of the RIBA on her Starchitect knowledge! But there's a slight twist that she wasn't expecting...

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE ON OUT CHANNEL! In this episode we cover the life and career of renowned architect Sean Griffiths, his past and current design principles including the journey of FAT Architecture, and the philosophy of Indeterminate Design. We are honoured to have Sean Griffiths on the podcast. Sean Griffiths is an artist, architect and academic. He practices architecture as Modern Architect, is professor of architecture at the University of Westminster and visiting professor of architecture at Yale University. He was a founding director of the art/architecture practice FAT (Fashion Architecture Taste) between 1991 and 2014. Sean is a heavyweight in the Architecture world and has been closely linked to the Godfather and mother of post modern architecture, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, having met them several times. Watch the episode on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCispmZXt3_g4h9o3XsqoqaA/videos Music: Leaf by KV https://www.soundcloud.com/kvmusicprod/

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE ON OUT CHANNEL! In this episode we cover the life and career of renowned architect Sean Griffiths, his past and current design principles including the journey of FAT Architecture, and the philosophy of Indeterminate Design. We are honoured to have Sean Griffiths on the podcast. Sean Griffiths is an artist, architect and academic. He practices architecture as Modern Architect, is professor of architecture at the University of Westminster and visiting professor of architecture at Yale University. He was a founding director of the art/architecture practice FAT (Fashion Architecture Taste) between 1991 and 2014. Sean is a heavyweight in the Architecture world and has been closely linked to the Godfather and mother of post modern architecture, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, having met them several times. Watch the episode on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCispmZXt3_g4h9o3XsqoqaA/videos Music: Leaf by KV https://www.soundcloud.com/kvmusicprod/

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE ON OUT CHANNEL! In this episode we cover the life and career of renowned architect Sean Griffiths, his past and current design principles including the journey of FAT Architecture, and the philosophy of Indeterminate Design. We are honoured to have Sean Griffiths on the podcast. Sean Griffiths is an artist, architect and academic. He practices architecture as Modern Architect, is professor of architecture at the University of Westminster and visiting professor of architecture at Yale University. He was a founding director of the art/architecture practice FAT (Fashion Architecture Taste) between 1991 and 2014. Sean is a heavyweight in the Architecture world and has been closely linked to the Godfather and mother of post modern architecture, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, having met them several times. Watch the episode on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCispmZXt3_g4h9o3XsqoqaA/videos Music: Leaf by KV https://www.soundcloud.com/kvmusicprod/

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE ON OUT CHANNEL! In this episode we cover the life and career of renowned architect Sean Griffiths, his past and current design principles including the journey of FAT Architecture, and the philosophy of Indeterminate Design. We are honoured to have Sean Griffiths on the podcast. Sean Griffiths is an artist, architect and academic. He practices architecture as Modern Architect, is professor of architecture at the University of Westminster and visiting professor of architecture at Yale University. He was a founding director of the art/architecture practice FAT (Fashion Architecture Taste) between 1991 and 2014. Sean is a heavyweight in the Architecture world and has been closely linked to the Godfather and mother of post modern architecture, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, having met them several times. Watch the episode on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCispmZXt3_g4h9o3XsqoqaA/videos Music: Leaf by KV https://www.soundcloud.com/kvmusicprod/

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE ON OUT CHANNEL! In this episode we cover the life and career of renowned architect Sean Griffiths, his past and current design principles including the journey of FAT Architecture, and the philosophy of Indeterminate Design. We are honoured to have Sean Griffiths on the podcast. Sean Griffiths is an artist, architect and academic. He practices architecture as Modern Architect, is professor of architecture at the University of Westminster and visiting professor of architecture at Yale University. He was a founding director of the art/architecture practice FAT (Fashion Architecture Taste) between 1991 and 2014. Sean is a heavyweight in the Architecture world and has been closely linked to the Godfather and mother of post modern architecture, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, having met them several times. Watch the episode on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCispmZXt3_g4h9o3XsqoqaA/videos Music: Leaf by KV https://www.soundcloud.com/kvmusicprod/

Welcome to the Design Talks podcast brought to you by Two Worlds Design; where we uncover the ways in which Architecture can create change, by sharing unique insights and ideas from extraordinary people. In this episode we cover the life and career of renowned architect Sean Griffiths, his past and current design principles including the journey of FAT Architecture, and the philosophy of Indeterminate Design. We are honoured to have Sean Griffiths on the podcast. Sean Griffiths is an artist, architect and academic. He practices architecture as Modern Architect, is professor of architecture at the University of Westminster and visiting professor of architecture at Yale University. He was a founding director of the art/architecture practice FAT (Fashion Architecture Taste) between 1991 and 2014. Sean is a heavyweight in the Architecture world and has been closely linked to the Godfather and mother of post modern architecture, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, having met them several times. Watch the episode on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCispmZXt3_g4h9o3XsqoqaA/videos Music: Leaf by KV https://www.soundcloud.com/kvmusicprod/

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR CHANNEL! In this episode we cover the ways in which blind people interact with architecture, as well as pressing issues around disability, access and equality for the disabled in architecture. I am so excited to say we are joined by Mandy Redvers Rowe. Mandy is a writer and director and has worked in theatre for nearly thirty years. She has been a Youth Theatre Director with Liverpool Playhouse; The Artistic Director for North West Disability Arts forum; a Disability Arts Lecturer at LIPA; Applied Theatre lecturer at Hope University and is currently Head of Participation at Collective Encounters, a Theatre For Social Change Company based in Liverpool. Her freelance career has seen her writing for stage, radio and television, acting, directing. Mandy is currently pursuing her succesful freelance career, lecturing, writing and leading workshops around the UK. Watch the episode on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCispmZXt3_g4h9o3XsqoqaA/videos Music: Leaf by KV https://www.soundcloud.com/kvmusicprod/

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR CHANNEL! In this episode we cover the ways in which blind people interact with architecture, as well as pressing issues around disability, access and equality for the disabled in architecture. I am so excited to say we are joined by Mandy Redvers Rowe. Mandy is a writer and director and has worked in theatre for nearly thirty years. She has been a Youth Theatre Director with Liverpool Playhouse; The Artistic Director for North West Disability Arts forum; a Disability Arts Lecturer at LIPA; Applied Theatre lecturer at Hope University and is currently Head of Participation at Collective Encounters, a Theatre For Social Change Company based in Liverpool. Her freelance career has seen her writing for stage, radio and television, acting, directing. Mandy is currently pursuing her succesful freelance career, lecturing, writing and leading workshops around the UK. Watch the episode on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCispmZXt3_g4h9o3XsqoqaA/videos Music: Leaf by KV https://www.soundcloud.com/kvmusicprod/

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR CHANNEL! In this episode we cover the ways in which blind people interact with architecture, as well as pressing issues around disability, access and equality for the disabled in architecture. I am so excited to say we are joined by Mandy Redvers Rowe. Mandy is a writer and director and has worked in theatre for nearly thirty years. She has been a Youth Theatre Director with Liverpool Playhouse; The Artistic Director for North West Disability Arts forum; a Disability Arts Lecturer at LIPA; Applied Theatre lecturer at Hope University and is currently Head of Participation at Collective Encounters, a Theatre For Social Change Company based in Liverpool. Her freelance career has seen her writing for stage, radio and television, acting, directing. Mandy is currently pursuing her succesful freelance career, lecturing, writing and leading workshops around the UK. Watch the episode on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCispmZXt3_g4h9o3XsqoqaA/videos Music: Leaf by KV https://www.soundcloud.com/kvmusicprod/

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR CHANNEL! In this episode we cover the ways in which blind people interact with architecture, as well as pressing issues around disability, access and equality for the disabled in architecture. I am so excited to say we are joined by Mandy Redvers Rowe. Mandy is a writer and director and has worked in theatre for nearly thirty years. She has been a Youth Theatre Director with Liverpool Playhouse; The Artistic Director for North West Disability Arts forum; a Disability Arts Lecturer at LIPA; Applied Theatre lecturer at Hope University and is currently Head of Participation at Collective Encounters, a Theatre For Social Change Company based in Liverpool. Her freelance career has seen her writing for stage, radio and television, acting, directing. Mandy is currently pursuing her succesful freelance career, lecturing, writing and leading workshops around the UK. Watch the episode on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCispmZXt3_g4h9o3XsqoqaA/videos Music: Leaf by KV https://www.soundcloud.com/kvmusicprod/

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR CHANNEL! In this episode we cover the ways in which blind people interact with architecture, as well as pressing issues around disability, access and equality for the disabled in architecture. I am so excited to say we are joined by Mandy Redvers Rowe. Mandy is a writer and director and has worked in theatre for nearly thirty years. She has been a Youth Theatre Director with Liverpool Playhouse; The Artistic Director for North West Disability Arts forum; a Disability Arts Lecturer at LIPA; Applied Theatre lecturer at Hope University and is currently Head of Participation at Collective Encounters, a Theatre For Social Change Company based in Liverpool. Her freelance career has seen her writing for stage, radio and television, acting, directing. Mandy is currently pursuing her succesful freelance career, lecturing, writing and leading workshops around the UK. Watch the episode on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCispmZXt3_g4h9o3XsqoqaA/videos Music: Leaf by KV https://www.soundcloud.com/kvmusicprod/

Welcome to the Design Talks podcast brought to you by Two Worlds Design; where we uncover the ways in which Architecture can create change, by sharing unique insights and ideas from extraordinary people. In this episode we cover the ways in which blind people interact with architecture, as well as pressing issues around disability, access and equality for the disabled in architecture. I am so excited to say we are joined by Mandy Redvers Rowe. Mandy is a writer and director and has worked in theatre for nearly thirty years. She has been a Youth Theatre Director with Liverpool Playhouse; The Artistic Director for North West Disability Arts forum; a Disability Arts Lecturer at LIPA; Applied Theatre lecturer at Hope University and is currently Head of Participation at Collective Encounters, a Theatre For Social Change Company based in Liverpool. Her freelance career has seen her writing for stage, radio and television, acting, directing. Mandy is currently pursuing her succesful freelance career, lecturing, writing and leading workshops around the UK. Watch the episode on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCispmZXt3_g4h9o3XsqoqaA/videos Music: Leaf by KV https://www.soundcloud.com/kvmusicprod/

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR CHANNEL! In this episode we cover how to make amazing architectural drawings, the controversial Bartlett culture, the importance of storytelling and vast advice for architecture students. And we are proud to be joined by Eric Wong. Eric completed his undergraduate degree at Cardiff University and later graduated with a masters from the Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL. He was nominated for the RIBA President’s Silver Medal and is a recipient of the Bartlett School of Architecture Medal for outstanding academic achievements in professional performance, the Sir Banister Fletcher Medal for highest marks in Part 2 graduate studies and the Fitzroy Robinson Drawing Prize for best drawings in Part 2 graduate studies. He later completed his Part III professional studies at the University of Cambridge where he qualified as an Architect. Eric is currently a tutor at Greenwich University leading a studio of Part 1 students, and he also works as an architect at AHMM. Watch the episode on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCispmZXt3_g4h9o3XsqoqaA/videos Music: Leaf by KV https://www.soundcloud.com/kvmusicprod/

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR CHANNEL! In this episode we cover how to make amazing architectural drawings, the controversial Bartlett culture, the importance of storytelling and vast advice for architecture students. And we are proud to be joined by Eric Wong. Eric completed his undergraduate degree at Cardiff University and later graduated with a masters from the Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL. He was nominated for the RIBA President’s Silver Medal and is a recipient of the Bartlett School of Architecture Medal for outstanding academic achievements in professional performance, the Sir Banister Fletcher Medal for highest marks in Part 2 graduate studies and the Fitzroy Robinson Drawing Prize for best drawings in Part 2 graduate studies. He later completed his Part III professional studies at the University of Cambridge where he qualified as an Architect. Eric is currently a tutor at Greenwich University leading a studio of Part 1 students, and he also works as an architect at AHMM. Watch the episode on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCispmZXt3_g4h9o3XsqoqaA/videos Music: Leaf by KV https://www.soundcloud.com/kvmusicprod/

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR CHANNEL! In this episode we cover how to make amazing architectural drawings, the controversial Bartlett culture, the importance of storytelling and vast advice for architecture students. And we are proud to be joined by Eric Wong. Eric completed his undergraduate degree at Cardiff University and later graduated with a masters from the Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL. He was nominated for the RIBA President’s Silver Medal and is a recipient of the Bartlett School of Architecture Medal for outstanding academic achievements in professional performance, the Sir Banister Fletcher Medal for highest marks in Part 2 graduate studies and the Fitzroy Robinson Drawing Prize for best drawings in Part 2 graduate studies. He later completed his Part III professional studies at the University of Cambridge where he qualified as an Architect. Eric is currently a tutor at Greenwich University leading a studio of Part 1 students, and he also works as an architect at AHMM. Watch the episode on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCispmZXt3_g4h9o3XsqoqaA/videos Music: Leaf by KV https://www.soundcloud.com/kvmusicprod/

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR CHANNEL! In this episode we cover how to make amazing architectural drawings, the controversial Bartlett culture, the importance of storytelling and vast advice for architecture students. And we are proud to be joined by Eric Wong. Eric completed his undergraduate degree at Cardiff University and later graduated with a masters from the Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL. He was nominated for the RIBA President’s Silver Medal and is a recipient of the Bartlett School of Architecture Medal for outstanding academic achievements in professional performance, the Sir Banister Fletcher Medal for highest marks in Part 2 graduate studies and the Fitzroy Robinson Drawing Prize for best drawings in Part 2 graduate studies. He later completed his Part III professional studies at the University of Cambridge where he qualified as an Architect. Eric is currently a tutor at Greenwich University leading a studio of Part 1 students, and he also works as an architect at AHMM. Watch the episode on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCispmZXt3_g4h9o3XsqoqaA/videos Music: Leaf by KV https://www.soundcloud.com/kvmusicprod/

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR CHANNEL! In this episode we cover how to make amazing architectural drawings, the controversial Bartlett culture, the importance of storytelling and vast advice for architecture students. And we are proud to be joined by Eric Wong. Eric completed his undergraduate degree at Cardiff University and later graduated with a masters from the Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL. He was nominated for the RIBA President’s Silver Medal and is a recipient of the Bartlett School of Architecture Medal for outstanding academic achievements in professional performance, the Sir Banister Fletcher Medal for highest marks in Part 2 graduate studies and the Fitzroy Robinson Drawing Prize for best drawings in Part 2 graduate studies. He later completed his Part III professional studies at the University of Cambridge where he qualified as an Architect. Eric is currently a tutor at Greenwich University leading a studio of Part 1 students, and he also works as an architect at AHMM. Watch the episode on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCispmZXt3_g4h9o3XsqoqaA/videos Music: Leaf by KV https://www.soundcloud.com/kvmusicprod/

Welcome to the Design Talks podcast brought to you by Two Worlds Design; where we uncover the ways in which Architecture can create change, by sharing unique insights and ideas from extraordinary people. In this episode we cover how to make amazing architectural drawings, the controversial Bartlett culture, the importance of storytelling and vast advice for architecture students. And we are proud to be joined by Eric Wong. Eric completed his undergraduate degree at Cardiff University and later graduated with a masters from the Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL. He was nominated for the RIBA President’s Silver Medal and is a recipient of the Bartlett School of Architecture Medal for outstanding academic achievements in professional performance, the Sir Banister Fletcher Medal for highest marks in Part 2 graduate studies and the Fitzroy Robinson Drawing Prize for best drawings in Part 2 graduate studies. He later completed his Part III professional studies at the University of Cambridge where he qualified as an Architect. Eric is currently a tutor at Greenwich University leading a studio of Part 1 students, and he also works as an architect at AHMM. Watch the episode on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCispmZXt3_g4h9o3XsqoqaA/videos Music: Leaf by KV https://www.soundcloud.com/kvmusicprod/

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR CHANNEL! In this episode we cover surviving architecture school, alternative ways of succeeding as an architect or designer, how to be entrereneurial and the value of ornament. And we are proud to be joined by Adam Nathaniel Furman. Adam pursues research through his studio ‘Productive Exuberance’ at Central St Martins, and the Research Group ‘Saturated Space’ which he runs at the Architectural Association, exploring colour in Architecture and Urbanism through events, lectures and publications. He was Designer in Residence at the Design Museum in London for 2013-14, was appointed one of the Evening Standard’s “1000 Most Influential Londoners of 2018”, and was awarded the Blueprint Award for best small project 2018. Adam was recently commissioned by ITV to create an abstract sculpture for to feature as part of the channels Creates series. He continues to churn out amazing and unique projects regularly. Watch the episode on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCispmZXt3_g4h9o3XsqoqaA/videos Music: Leaf by KV https://www.soundcloud.com/kvmusicprod/

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR CHANNEL! In this episode we cover surviving architecture school, alternative ways of succeeding as an architect or designer, how to be entrereneurial and the value of ornament. And we are proud to be joined by Adam Nathaniel Furman. Adam pursues research through his studio ‘Productive Exuberance’ at Central St Martins, and the Research Group ‘Saturated Space’ which he runs at the Architectural Association, exploring colour in Architecture and Urbanism through events, lectures and publications. He was Designer in Residence at the Design Museum in London for 2013-14, was appointed one of the Evening Standard’s “1000 Most Influential Londoners of 2018”, and was awarded the Blueprint Award for best small project 2018. Adam was recently commissioned by ITV to create an abstract sculpture for to feature as part of the channels Creates series. He continues to churn out amazing and unique projects regularly. Watch the episode on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCispmZXt3_g4h9o3XsqoqaA/videos Music: Leaf by KV https://www.soundcloud.com/kvmusicprod/

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR CHANNEL! In this episode we cover surviving architecture school, alternative ways of succeeding as an architect or designer, how to be entrereneurial and the value of ornament. And we are proud to be joined by Adam Nathaniel Furman. Adam pursues research through his studio ‘Productive Exuberance’ at Central St Martins, and the Research Group ‘Saturated Space’ which he runs at the Architectural Association, exploring colour in Architecture and Urbanism through events, lectures and publications. He was Designer in Residence at the Design Museum in London for 2013-14, was appointed one of the Evening Standard’s “1000 Most Influential Londoners of 2018”, and was awarded the Blueprint Award for best small project 2018. Adam was recently commissioned by ITV to create an abstract sculpture for to feature as part of the channels Creates series. He continues to churn out amazing and unique projects regularly. Watch the episode on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCispmZXt3_g4h9o3XsqoqaA/videos Music: Leaf by KV https://www.soundcloud.com/kvmusicprod/

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR CHANNEL! In this episode we cover surviving architecture school, alternative ways of succeeding as an architect or designer, how to be entrereneurial and the value of ornament. And we are proud to be joined by Adam Nathaniel Furman. Adam pursues research through his studio ‘Productive Exuberance’ at Central St Martins, and the Research Group ‘Saturated Space’ which he runs at the Architectural Association, exploring colour in Architecture and Urbanism through events, lectures and publications. He was Designer in Residence at the Design Museum in London for 2013-14, was appointed one of the Evening Standard’s “1000 Most Influential Londoners of 2018”, and was awarded the Blueprint Award for best small project 2018. Adam was recently commissioned by ITV to create an abstract sculpture for to feature as part of the channels Creates series. He continues to churn out amazing and unique projects regularly. Watch the episode on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCispmZXt3_g4h9o3XsqoqaA/videos Music: Leaf by KV https://www.soundcloud.com/kvmusicprod/

Welcome to the Design Talks podcast brought to you by Two Worlds Design; where we uncover the ways in which Architecture can create change, by sharing unique insights and ideas from extraordinary people. In this episode we cover surviving architecture school, alternative ways of succeeding as an architect or designer, how to be entrereneurial and the value of ornament. And we are proud to be joined by Adam Nathaniel Furman. Adam pursues research through his studio ‘Productive Exuberance’ at Central St Martins, and the Research Group ‘Saturated Space’ which he runs at the Architectural Association, exploring colour in Architecture and Urbanism through events, lectures and publications. He was Designer in Residence at the Design Museum in London for 2013-14, was appointed one of the Evening Standard’s “1000 Most Influential Londoners of 2018”, and was awarded the Blueprint Award for best small project 2018. Adam was recently commissioned by ITV to create an abstract sculpture for to feature as part of the channels Creates series. He continues to churn out amazing and unique projects regularly. Watch the episode on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCispmZXt3_g4h9o3XsqoqaA/videos Music: Leaf by KV https://www.soundcloud.com/kvmusicprod/

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR CHANNEL! In this episode we cover issues on identity, the evolution of mosques and places of worship, ideas on new sacred spaces and potential for common ground for the secular and religious. And we are proud to be joined by Shahed Saleem. Shahed Saleem is a practicing architect, and a design studio leader at the University of Westminster School of Architecture. He is also a Senior Research Fellow at the Bartlett School of Architecture. His particular research and practice interests are in the architecture of migrant and post-migrant communities, and in particular their relationship to notions of heritage, belonging and nationhood. His design work has been nominated for the V&A Jameel Prize 2013 and the Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2016. Shahed has recently released an incredible new book titled, ‘The British Mosque’, in partnership with Historic England. We reference this book throughout the episode – and I definitely recommend it. Watch the podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCispmZXt3_g4h9o3XsqoqaA/videos Music: Leaf by KV https://www.soundcloud.com/kvmusicprod/

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR CHANNEL! In this episode we cover issues on identity, the evolution of mosques and places of worship, ideas on new sacred spaces and potential for common ground for the secular and religious. And we are proud to be joined by Shahed Saleem. Shahed Saleem is a practicing architect, and a design studio leader at the University of Westminster School of Architecture. He is also a Senior Research Fellow at the Bartlett School of Architecture. His particular research and practice interests are in the architecture of migrant and post-migrant communities, and in particular their relationship to notions of heritage, belonging and nationhood. His design work has been nominated for the V&A Jameel Prize 2013 and the Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2016. Shahed has recently released an incredible new book titled, ‘The British Mosque’, in partnership with Historic England. We reference this book throughout the episode – and I definitely recommend it. Watch the podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCispmZXt3_g4h9o3XsqoqaA/videos Music: Leaf by KV https://www.soundcloud.com/kvmusicprod/

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR CHANNEL! In this episode we cover issues on identity, the evolution of mosques and places of worship, ideas on new sacred spaces and potential for common ground for the secular and religious. And we are proud to be joined by Shahed Saleem. Shahed Saleem is a practicing architect, and a design studio leader at the University of Westminster School of Architecture. He is also a Senior Research Fellow at the Bartlett School of Architecture. His particular research and practice interests are in the architecture of migrant and post-migrant communities, and in particular their relationship to notions of heritage, belonging and nationhood. His design work has been nominated for the V&A Jameel Prize 2013 and the Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2016. Shahed has recently released an incredible new book titled, ‘The British Mosque’, in partnership with Historic England. We reference this book throughout the episode – and I definitely recommend it. Watch the podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCispmZXt3_g4h9o3XsqoqaA/videos Music: Leaf by KV https://www.soundcloud.com/kvmusicprod/

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR CHANNEL! In this episode we cover issues on identity, the evolution of mosques and places of worship, ideas on new sacred spaces and potential for common ground for the secular and religious. And we are proud to be joined by Shahed Saleem. Shahed Saleem is a practicing architect, and a design studio leader at the University of Westminster School of Architecture. He is also a Senior Research Fellow at the Bartlett School of Architecture. His particular research and practice interests are in the architecture of migrant and post-migrant communities, and in particular their relationship to notions of heritage, belonging and nationhood. His design work has been nominated for the V&A Jameel Prize 2013 and the Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2016. Shahed has recently released an incredible new book titled, ‘The British Mosque’, in partnership with Historic England. We reference this book throughout the episode – and I definitely recommend it. Watch the podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCispmZXt3_g4h9o3XsqoqaA/videos Music: Leaf by KV https://www.soundcloud.com/kvmusicprod/

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR CHANNEL! In this episode we cover issues on identity, the evolution of mosques and places of worship, ideas on new sacred spaces and potential for common ground for the secular and religious.  And we are proud to be joined by Shahed Saleem. Shahed Saleem is a practicing architect, and a design studio leader at the University of Westminster School of Architecture. He is also a Senior Research Fellow at the Bartlett School of Architecture. His particular research and practice interests are in the architecture of migrant and post-migrant communities, and in particular their relationship to notions of heritage, belonging and nationhood. His design work has been nominated for the V&A Jameel Prize 2013 and the Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2016. Shahed has recently released an incredible new book titled, ‘The British Mosque’, in partnership with Historic England. We reference this book throughout the episode – and I definitely recommend it. Watch the podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCispmZXt3_g4h9o3XsqoqaA/videos Music: Leaf by KV https://www.soundcloud.com/kvmusicprod/

Welcome to the Design Talks podcast brought to you by Two Worlds Design; where we uncover the ways in which Architecture can create change, by sharing unique insights and ideas from extraordinary people. In this episode we cover issues on identity, the evolution of mosques and places of worship, ideas on new sacred spaces and potential for common ground for the secular and religious. And we are proud to be joined by Shahed Saleem. Shahed Saleem is a practicing architect, and a design studio leader at the University of Westminster School of Architecture. He is also a Senior Research Fellow at the Bartlett School of Architecture. His particular research and practice interests are in the architecture of migrant and post-migrant communities, and in particular their relationship to notions of heritage, belonging and nationhood. His design work has been nominated for the V&A Jameel Prize 2013 and the Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2016. Shahed has recently released an incredible new book titled, ‘The British Mosque’, in partnership with Historic England. We reference this book throughout the episode – and I definitely recommend it. Watch the episode on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCispmZXt3_g4h9o3XsqoqaA/videos  Music: Leaf by KV https://www.soundcloud.com/kvmusicprod/

Two Worlds Design is a design philosophy. It is the acknowledgment that Architecture operates in the threshold between our inner and outer worlds. We are passionate about exploring how architecture can create change.  Watch the video to find out more! Watch the podcast at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCispmZXt3_g4h9o3XsqoqaA/videos Music: www.bensound.com