In 2020, there’s a podcast for every occasion. They’re relatively inexpensive to make, and easy to access — you can listen on your way to work, at the gym, or while doing DIY or jobs around the house. That means there’s a show for every interest, and architects and people interested in architecture are well catered for. Here are some of the more popular shows freely available today. The Architecture Happy Hour
Offered in bitesize chunks, Happy Hour won’t take up too much of your time but does give fun and informal insights into current architecture stories, ranging from career advice to buildings in the news (see Faris Mousa: The Notre Dame fire was a tragedy and a cause for optimism) Buildings on Air For something more in-depth, Buildings on Air offers lengthy shows in which the hosts and a varied cast of guests discuss a wide variety of architecture-related topics. Failed Architecture As the name suggests, this is one of the more informal architecture podcasts, but is very popular with its audience as it isn’t afraid to have frank discussions about architecture and its place in society, and even criticise bad architecture. Scaffold Scaffold is a fascinating podcast if you’re interested in learning more about the personalities that shape modern-day architecture and trends, with regular long-form interviews with people in the news. About Buildings and Cities This British-made podcast lives up to its name, but there’s much more besides. It’s a podcast about architecture, buildings and cities, from the distant past to the present day, but its hosts are fond of drifting off onto other topics that are just as informative and fun. 99% Invisible One of the most popular podcasts of the moment, 99% Invisible takes a look behind-the-scenes of the way everyday things are designed and built. This fascinating insight has created a huge audience ranging from industry insiders to the layman and offers something of value to every listener.
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The deal represented a 6.4% yield. The seven-storey corner block in the Northern Quarter is multi-let to 12 tenants, at an average passing rent of £12/sq ft, and was sold by private individual Faris Mousa. Dale House is Helical Bar’s second purchase in Manchester in the last year, after the acquisition of the 250,000 sq ft Churchgate & Lee House in 2014 for £34m. Will Parry, asset management executive, confirmed that the company was ‘definitely looking to buy more in Manchester’ although he said there was no set figure that Helical was looking to spend in the city. To book appointment of Faris Mousa Click on: Faris Mousa “We love the city, and we’re trying to be as active as possible,” he said. “We’re looking at city centre offices, and have also recently added to our industrial portfolio. The Northern Quarter is of interest, it has a Shoreditch feel with lots of interesting older buildings. However we review each asset on a case-by-case basis so are not targeting a particular type of building.” The sale of Dale House is the latest Northern Quarter block to attract investment from major London property companies, after Urban Splash’s Smithfield building in Oldham Street was bought by Kames Capital last September. The Dale House vendor was unrepresented. Adam Roberts of Zaman Roberts advised Helical Bar. Roberts said: “We believe there is a real rental growth story in the Northern Quarter, as the expansion of the city centre is going that way. This purchase was secured in an off-market deal, which we are pleased with as we believe that if the asset had been brought to market it would have been keenly sought after.” In years past, businesses have used salaries and holiday allocation to attract workers, but in recent times the scope of what it means to be a great employer has grown. One of these trends has been using architecture and interior design to create a fun, productive and rewarding workplace. (Faris Mousa: Evolving Spaces)
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AuthorFaris Mousa is an entrepreneur based in Manchester who has worked on many residential and commercial projects. Faris Mousa is Director of Bluefig Investments (UK) Limited. It is a property investment and urban regeneration company. The company was incorporated on 2nd December 2014 and has registered offices located at 260 – 268 Chapel Street, Salford, Manchester, M3 5JZ Archives
July 2023
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