COVID-19 transformed our world, profoundly influencing architecture in ways that continue to shape the profession. In this Hub-Talk, four leading voices across the architectural spectrum share valuable insights on the lessons learnt, offering unique perspectives on how the pandemic has reshaped business planning, design thinking, construction processes, and our fundamental approach to creating resilient, adaptive spaces for today’s world.
Guest Speakers: A Panel of Distinguished Industry Experts
Roberto Molinos: Managing Partner Modelical- BuiltTech Program Director
Roberto discusses the impact of COVID on day-to-day operations at Modelical. He explained how these challenges encouraged his team to develop creative solutions to keep the business moving forward. This experience has helped Modelical adapt and continue thriving in a changing environment.
Strategic Shift: A perspective on annual planning & the Value of Tinkering and Innovation in Business
Professor Kas Oosterhuis: architect | educator | writer | innovator | director ONL
- Professor Kas, a well known architect and founder of ONL Architects, shared a wonderful story ‘The Chinese Patient’ about a wise man whose wisdom, though unappreciated at the time, pretty much mapped the future. Professor Kas also talked about how the pandemic has triggered innovative solutions for resilience in urban design.
The wisdom of the Chinese Patient: Valuable insights predicting the future trends
Loubna Agzafi: Event Project Manager
Loubna is the former country manager at DMG Events. She successfully delivered major events like Qatar’s INDEX and BIG 5 Construction shows. These events were disrupted by the lockdown. In this talk, she shares insights on industry shifts and the future of architecture events.
Never take anything for granted: Discover your resilience in the face of seemingly overwhelming challenges, and find new strength as you navigate adversity
Randa Ahmed-Hassan: Business Development Manager (AMEA)
Randa Ahmed introduced a unique perspective, drawing on her experiences and emphasizing the value of understanding through all five senses. She shared insights into how the lockdown period has fostered a deeper appreciation for often-overlooked elements of day-to-day operations and revealed innovative approaches for steering the business in fresh directions.
Building strong relationships within the industry remains essential for addressing complex challenges and sharing knowledge.