Talk Architecture
Hosted by Naziaty Mohd Yaacob, Ph.D.
Malaysian Architect | Universal Design & Accessibility Expert (MS 1184 Specialist) | Former Associate Professor (28+ years) | Advocate for Inclusive Spaces & Women in Architecture
Launched in April 2020, Talk Architecture delivers intimate, reflective conversations on architecture education, practice, and human impact—hosted solely by Naziaty Mohd Yaacob. Rooted in Malaysia yet resonating globally, the podcast connects local insights with universal challenges faced by architects worldwide.
Every episode centres inclusivity, empathy, and equity, drawing on Naziaty’s expertise in universal design, ageing-in-place, sensory architecture, and professional well-being. Global listeners value candid critiques of education models, graduate employability hurdles, and practice realities.
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Talk Architecture
Interview with Ch'ng Sao Inn on Design and School (Part 2)
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The second and concluding part interview with Ar. Ch'ng Sao Inn of Saoinn Architect.
Architecture is a process of discovery. In this session we continued on the subject of the importance of some learning in school that would be carried on into practice. Insights on Sao Inn's approach managing a design team in JDW a design and built company was explained in Part 1. Discussion on concepts being based on scientific evidence and not just a propaganda is pointed out. On his own practice, how he would approach designing from the start to going on site strategies and discovering as you go along.
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Photo (art work) from Saoinn Architect of people and works at a site in Tanarimba, Pahang, Malaysia.
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