People · Podcast guest
Andy Shaw
Architect · AMA
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
The story so far
The path behind Andy's 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.
Episode 0156 · Architecture Social · 44:13
Architecture Careers in the Gulf, ft. Andy Shaw
Architecture careers in the Gulf can be attractive, but candidates need to understand the market properly before making assumptions about salary, lifestyle, qualifications and practice culture.
Inside the conversation
6 moments to start with- 01
00:00 · Introduction to architecture careers in the Gulf
- 02
05:00 · Moving to Dubai and common myths about the region
- 03
10:00 · Salary expectations and tax-free earning context
- 04
15:00 · Applying for jobs in Dubai and qualification questions
- 05
20:00 · Local mobile numbers, visas and showing commitment
- 06
25:00 · Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper and software expectations
More conversations with Andy
1 more episodeProfile in brief
The work and context behind Andy's conversation.
- Current role
- Architect
- Practice
- AMA
Continue exploring
Meet the practice behind the work.
Dubai based boutique design studio
- United Arab Emirates
- Hospitality
- Masterplanning
- Mixed-Use
Podcast · moments that play
Start where the idea starts.
- 05:00Andy Shaw · Audio onlyListen from 05:00 in the full episode.
Moving to Dubai and common myths about the region
- 10:00Andy Shaw · Audio onlyListen from 10:00 in the full episode.
Salary expectations and tax-free earning context
- 15:00Andy Shaw · Audio onlyListen from 15:00 in the full episode.
Applying for jobs in Dubai and qualification questions
- 20:00Andy Shaw · Audio onlyListen from 20:00 in the full episode.
Local mobile numbers, visas and showing commitment
- 25:00Andy Shaw · Audio onlyListen from 25:00 in the full episode.
Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper and software expectations
- 30:00Andy Shaw · Audio onlyListen from 30:00 in the full episode.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia and regional differences
Selected work from AMA
Three projects, one connected practice.
A closer look at the practice’s work
Dubai Harbour Marina Hub
A two-level Harbour Master building designed as a yachting, hospitality and community hub within the wider Dubai Harbour development.
View project →Island X Resort
A remote-island hospitality concept combining private villas, prefabricated construction and on-site energy and food production.
View project →Abu Dhabi Island Resort
A masterplan and architecture proposal for renewing and expanding an island resort around privacy, sea views and upgraded beach villas.
View project →