Podcasts by R+Sessions
R+ Sessions is a podcast series born out of the global pandemic with the aim to converse, to learn and to speculate on future practices and other topics of interest related to the built environment. Its focus is on way of life, environment and a hint of technology.
R+ is a research unit under the umbrella of GDP Architects, based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Music composed by Anuar Azahari
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#15 - Talking about Malaysia's Tomorrow with Malaysian Gen-Z's from 2022-03-08T03:00
In Episode #15 of R+Sessions, we sat down with our local movers and future leaders about Malaysia's tomorrow. We are joined by Alethea Wong (Poli...
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#14 - #After-hours: A conversation with Malaysian Gen-Z's from 2021-12-23T08:00
R+ chats with our local Gen-Z's in #Afterhours, a session to discuss their viewpoints on various topics ranging from mental health, opinions on sustainability, and their hopes f...
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#01 - "Call From Kamil" with guest, Kam Pak Cheong from 2021-10-08T02:59:39
“Call From Kamil” is an upfront, unabridged conversation moderated by Kamil Merican with his guest speakers. The series is about unpacking the thoughts of his guests and knowing just what it is ...
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#13 - Future of Architectural Graduates; Where to Now? Roundatable with guests from 2021-08-26T08:56:03
In Ep. 13 of R+Sessions, we sat down with 4 guests from London, South Korea, and Malaysia, from the comfort of our homes. We are joined by Justin Moon, Edmund Tan, Chan...
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#12 - "Liveable cities and Placemaking" with Fathuddin Kamaruddin from 2021-04-23T10:36:52
In Episode 12 of R+Sessions, we sat down with Fathuddin Kamaruddin, Director of GDP Planners, to discuss various topics related to the city. From defining the realm of urban design and planning,...
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#11 - "Past Sensitive / Future Forward" with Kamil Merican from 2021-02-25T09:00
In Episode 11 of Season 2 of the R+Sessions podcast, we had the honour of interviewing En. Kamil Merican, Chief Executive Officer of GDP Architects, as he shares about his learning and teaching yea...
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#10 - THE PODCAST JOURNEY; 2020 Re-cap from 2021-01-01T02:00
In Episode 10 - The Podcast Journey; 2020 Re-Cap, we share our experiences of creating content for our podcast series. Looking back at certain formats which worked, and ones tha...
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#9 - THE WAY WE WORK: MOVING FORWARD WITH THE ARCHITECT'S OFFICE from 2020-12-06T17:47:26
In Episode 09 - THE WAY WE WORK: MOVING FORWARD WITH THE ARCHITECT'S OFFICE, R+Sessions converses with Akmal Afandi, an Architect at GDP Architects, on the future of working wit...
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#8 - IDENTITY PT.2 from 2020-11-02T00:54:24
In Episode 08: IDENTITY PART 2., R+Sessions resumes our discussion on architectural and Malaysian Identity. Where we look deeper into the kinds of information we consume, the re...
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#7 - IDENTITY PT.1 from 2020-10-04T16:40:45
In Episode 07, R+Sessions dwells in the discussion of 'Identity'. Specifically towards finding an architectural identity within Malaysia, as well as th...
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#6 - Alternative Forms of Architectural Education with Non School from 2020-07-20T07:00
In Episode 06, R+Sessions interviews the founders of Non School, an independent organisation which hosts and supports a slew of programs bridging the gap betwee...
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#5 - On Schools: Learning Spaces Beyond The Classroom from 2020-07-05T21:49:59
In Episode 05, R+Sessions discusses on the typology of Malaysia's public and private schools. Looking briefly into their history and how it has evolved over time. Expanding on the ideas of infor...
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#4 - On Malaysia's Creative Hubs with Clarissa Lim from 2020-06-22T07:42:57
In Episode 04, R+Sessions interviews Clarissa Lim about her research embarking on finding creative collectives in Malaysia. Clarissa Lim is a researcher attached to University of Malaya wh...
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#3 - Retail Futures: Shopping After the Pandemic from 2020-06-08T06:14:16
In Episode 03, R+Sessions discusses on the future of retail and how the pandemic has highlighted or accelerated certain aspects of it. Looking into the various ways that retail has evolved and t...
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#2 - Working From Home; The Shift in the way we work and live. from 2020-05-18T06:47:30
In Episode 02, R+Sessions will discuss the current reality of remote working due to COVID-19 and how can we anticipate going back to the office. Discussing on solutions and facts and figures rel...
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#1 - What We Talk About When We Talk About Research from 2020-05-03T17:00
In our pilot episode, R+Sessions will discuss on the culture of research within an architectural setting and a brief introduction to our podcast series.
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