About this episode

Rashiq Muhamad Ali discusses his architectural journey and the impact of design on culture and identity.

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 ⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ RqMA Architecture + Design - ⁠⁠⁠ Website⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ . . To stay updated with our episodes, please follow us on your favorite streaming platform. . The aForm Show - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |…

People in this episode

Host: Alan George

Guest: Rashiq Muhamad Ali

Topics covered

• architecture
• design
• innovation
• urban context
• cultural diversity

Keywords

• architecture
• design
• urban projects
• cultural context
• innovation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: RqMA Architecture + Design, Zaha Hadid Architects

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