The Markup #3

Freshly Served - Latest from The Markup!

Alan George
March 27, 2025

🎙️🎙️ Hello and welcome aFormers 🎙️ 🎙️

The last month of Q1 has been peppered with busy deadlines & relaxed Iftars. Almost paradoxical, but very reflective of our design ecosystem! We hope the holy month has been a moment of internal reflection & outward growth!

Yes, the holidays are ALMOST here! We know, we know! So we’ll keep this one short & hit you with the headlines this month!

Manchester United have a new home with Foster at the helm!
Sharjah Biennial 16 has received great reviews. Must see!
INDEX awards deadline extended to April 30
Dubai Real Estate Tokenization is REAL.
Design Confidential talk series at Colab kicks off with IP/Contract protection for designers in the region.

We wish you a fantastic Eid break with family and friends!

Stay safe, Stay Inspired.

If you find any of the above interesting, click the button below & join the tribe!

Vijay Nambiar, Studio Director of Designsmith, shares insights on award-winning design & studio leadership.

Time-bound delivery and project management challenges with James Sharples, Projects Director at Bauhaus Project Management, Dubai.

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// Foster + Partners - Manchester United's 100k-seat stadium 100k-seat stadium.

// Emaar to invest $3.8B in Dubai's Creek Tower and Mall!

//Dubai Land Department - 'Real Estate Tokenisation Project'.

// Gateway to Heaven by KDSV – Listen to MAK in depth on aForm.

// Sharjah Biennal 16 – highlights of the March Meeting - Plan your visit soon!

A Spotify exclusive!

Need an office playlist? Or do you need to plug-in and disconnect from the studio? We got you! We have put together hours of a an eclectic mix of down-tempo, ethereal & dance music tracks designed in keep you in a state-of-flo! Crafted for those deep design dives & studio vibes!

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