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Andy Shaw
Architecture Careers in the Gulf, ft. Andy Shaw
Learn about Andy Shaw, the managing partner at AMA and leader of RIBA Gulf chapter, and his work on Dubai Harbour Master and UAE cultural projects.
- Current role
- Architect
- Practice
- AMA
- On the podcast
- 2 episodes · 2022 and 2021
Conversation
The thinking behind the work.
Episode 0156 · Architecture Social
Architecture Careers in the Gulf, ft. Andy Shaw
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Use the timestamps below to find each moment in the full episode.
- 05:00 · Moving to Dubai and common myths about the region · Audio only
- 10:00 · Salary expectations and tax-free earning context · Audio only
- 15:00 · Applying for jobs in Dubai and qualification questions · Audio only
- 20:00 · Local mobile numbers, visas and showing commitment · Audio only
- 25:00 · Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper and software expectations · Audio only
- 30:00 · Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia and regional differences · Audio only
More conversations with Andy
- Episode 0080 · Architecture SocialAndy Shaw, Managing Partner at AMA, Chair of RIBA Gulf Chapter ↗
Selected work
Selected work.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai Harbour Marina Hub
A two-level Harbour Master building designed as a yachting, hospitality and community hub within the wider Dubai Harbour development.
Explore the project ↗Gulf region
Island X Resort
A remote-island hospitality concept combining private villas, prefabricated construction and on-site energy and food production.
Explore the project ↗Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi Island Resort
A masterplan and architecture proposal for renewing and expanding an island resort around privacy, sea views and upgraded beach villas.
Explore the project ↗Other public work
DWTC Convention Gate ↗
An invited proposal for a shaded new arrival space at Dubai World Trade Centre that links circulation, events and public display.
Emaar Golfville ↗
A golf-facing co-living proposal at Dubai Hills Estate organised around shared work, leisure and wellbeing spaces.
About
The story so far.
The person behind the work.
Andy Shaw is a Dubai-based architect and educator, elected to the role of chairperson for RIBA Gulf chapter in January 2020.
Currently working as a managing partner at AMA on Dubai Harbour Master projects and other cultural government agency projects throughout UAE.
Watch or listen to the full conversation in the Architecture Social CPD: Architecture Careers in the Gulf ft. Andy Shaw.
The practice
AMA
Dubai based boutique design studio
Architecture practice · United Arab Emirates
Expertise
What I bring.
- Current role
- Architect
- Practice
- AMA
- On the podcast
- 2 episodes · 2022 and 2021
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