Excavating Footprints

Atmospheres: The nuances of space, the subconscious and developing unique environments | Season 2 | Episode 2:  In the latest episode of Cohesion: Concepts & Contexts, host Malek Alqadi delves into the concept of creating Atmospheres: The nuances of space, the subconscious and developing unique environments.  Whether you're an architecture enthusiast, an aspiring designer, or simply curious about the human experience around design, tune into our  discussion of Atmospheres: The nuances of space, the subconscious and developing unique environments.

Master Class Lessons from Architecture and Design Titans | Season 2 | Episode 1:  In the latest episode of Cohesion: Concepts & Contexts, host Malek Alqadi delves into personal experiences working with James Turrell and Axel Vervoordt , as they unpack groundbreaking concepts that have shaped the architectural landscape. Sustainability takes center stage, with inspiring discussions on how timeless design principles can guide us towards a brighter future. Whether you're an architecture enthusiast, an aspiring designer, or simply curious about the human experience around design, tune into our  discussion of Master Class Lessons from Architecture and Design Titans.

This is Cohesion: Concepts And Contexts, where we unpack and explore everything from architecture to the human experience around design, I’m Malek Alqadi. In today’s episode, NOMADS, we explore my We explore the Jordanian lineage and origins of the Bedouin tribes with their culture, lifestyle and resilient structures. We discuss the reimagining of ‘Canopies’ from ancestral heritage to inspiration for the 21st century nomads.

We share how, The High-Desert, envelopes a creative mind to fellowship with the ‘four elements’, and informs a remarkable precedent for the future of design.

We explore world views of creating, by honoring our heritage sites, national parks, natural landscapes and leveraging this ethos to encourage others to do the same in their part of the world! 

Creating structures in unique typologies, responding to natural landscapes and designing with the past for the future. We have a conversation about remaining thoughtful in our design process.

We discuss the challenges of overcoming roadblocks that arise within the creative process, whether it be responding to the natural topography of a site, responding to the client’s brief, or overcoming budgetary constraints. 

We revisit the origin story of the multi-disciplinary designer Malek Alqadi. This episode of Cohesion Concepts and Contexts focuses on our beginnings, inspirations, and introduces core ideologies by painting pictures with words and storytelling.