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Rapid fire round with Reza Kabul, President, ARK Reza Kabul Architects

He shares insights on the book he found inspiring, signature styles, design philosophy, quotes and more.

Reza Kabul, President, ARK Reza Kabul Architects.

1. What is the inspiration behind your design firm’s name?

The studio is the legacy I leave behind 

2. What is that one design book/movie you found inspiring?

Fountainhead by Ayn Rand 

3. In what ways does your personality reflect in your designs?

There is always a focus to the details 

4. What inspires you in your day-to-day architectural practice?

From the smallest leaf, to the abundant sky

5. Who is your favourite architect?

Frank Llyod Wright  

6. Do you have a signature style?

Every project is unique to its own concept, characteristics, and context 

7. The one design philosophy you swear by?

Liberating spaces 

8. The one design quote you find timeless?

Always chase the vision, everything else follows ! 

9. A hobby that sets you apart?

Boxing  

10. A message to those few young practising Architects out there?

Unlearn everything that you have learnt just to relearn again 

11. Which design blog/page/handle do you follow avidly?

World Architecture News