Welcome to "Archi’Voices – European Reflections on Exporting Services, a podcast series by the Architects’ Council of Europe. In this series, we bring together ...
In our final episode, our guests offer valuable advice for architects aspiring to enter foreign markets. From practical tips to strategic recommendations, this episode is packed with insights to help you navigate the path to international success.Meet our guests!: Lina Lahiri: Swedish architect and partner at Sauerbruch Hutton, GermanyJulia Knaak: German architect and partner at Sauerbruch Hutton, GermanyPenny Valsamidis: Greek architect and senior partner at Elytron.eu, GreeceRay DeMicoli: Maltese architect and director of Ray DeMicoli and Associates, MaltaReda Amalou: French architect and founder and partner at AW² Architecture as well as President of AFEX, FranceSzymon Wojciechowski: Polish architect and CEO of APA Wojciechowski, Poland Archi’Voices – European Reflections on Exporting Services is proudly brought to you by the Internationalisation and New Business models Task Force (IBM TF) from the Architects’ Council of Europe. This original series is co-funded by the European Union and produced by Calliopé. Links: ACE website: www.ace-cae.euACE Guide to Working Internationally - https://ace-cae.eu/publication/ibm-guide-internationalisation/ Co-funded by the European Commission and ACEProduced by Calliope agencyDistributed by Audiomeans. Visit audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite for more information.
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Personal Reflections
How does working abroad shape architects both professionally and personally? In this episode, our guests reflect on the rewards of exporting their services, the ways these experiences have transformed their approaches to architecture, and the surprises they encountered along the way. Meet our guests!:Lina Lahiri: Swedish architect and partner at Sauerbruch Hutton, GermanyJulia Knaak: German architect and partner at Sauerbruch Hutton, GermanyPenny Valsamidis: Greek architect and senior partner at Elytron.eu, GreeceRay DeMicoli: Maltese architect and director of Ray DeMicoli and Associates, MaltaReda Amalou: French architect and founder and partner at AW² Architecture as well as President of AFEX, FranceSzymon Wojciechowski: Polish architect and CEO of APA Wojciechowski, Poland Archi’Voices – European Reflections on Exporting Services is proudly brought to you by the Internationalisation and New Business models Task Force (IBM TF) from the Architects’ Council of Europe. This original series is co-funded by the European Union and produced by Calliopé. Links: ACE website: www.ace-cae.euACE Guide to Working Internationally - https://ace-cae.eu/publication/ibm-guide-internationalisation/ Co-funded by the European Commission and ACEProduced by Calliope agencyDistributed by Audiomeans. Visit audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite for more information.
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The Working Process Abroad
What’s it really like to practice architecture beyond your home country? In this episode, Lina Lahiri, Julia Knaak, Penny Valsamidis, and Ray DeMicoli discuss the nuances of working abroad. They examine key differences between local and international practices, challenges posed by distance, and the importance of collaborating with local professionals. Meet our guests!:Lina Lahiri: Swedish architect and partner at Sauerbruch Hutton, GermanyJulia Knaak: German architect and partner at Sauerbruch Hutton, GermanyPenny Valsamidis: Greek architect and senior partner at Elytron.eu, GreeceRay DeMicoli: Maltese architect and director of Ray DeMicoli and Associates, MaltaReda Amalou: French architect and founder and partner at AW² Architecture as well as President of AFEX, FranceSzymon Wojciechowski: Polish architect and CEO of APA Wojciechowski, Poland Archi’Voices – European Reflections on Exporting Services is proudly brought to you by the Internationalisation and New Business models Task Force (IBM TF) from the Architects’ Council of Europe. This original series is co-funded by the European Union and produced by Calliopé. Links: ACE website: www.ace-cae.euACE Guide to Working Internationally - https://ace-cae.eu/publication/ibm-guide-internationalisation/ Co-funded by the European Commission and ACEProduced by Calliope agencyDistributed by Audiomeans. Visit audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite for more information.
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Overcoming Challenges
This episode dives into the obstacles and barriers faced by architects venturing into international markets. Our guests share personal stories and insights, highlighting the complexities of navigating new landscapes and cultures. Meet our guests!: Lina Lahiri: Swedish architect and partner at Sauerbruch Hutton, GermanyJulia Knaak: German architect and partner at Sauerbruch Hutton, GermanyPenny Valsamidis: Greek architect and senior partner at Elytron.eu, GreeceRay DeMicoli: Maltese architect and director of Ray DeMicoli and Associates, MaltaReda Amalou: French architect and founder and partner at AW² Architecture as well as President of AFEX, FranceSzymon Wojciechowski: Polish architect and CEO of APA Wojciechowski, Poland Archi’Voices – European Reflections on Exporting Services is proudly brought to you by the Internationalisation and New Business models Task Force (IBM TF) from the Architects’ Council of Europe. This original series is co-funded by the European Union and produced by Calliopé. Links: ACE website: www.ace-cae.euACE Guide to Working Internationally - https://ace-cae.eu/publication/ibm-guide-internationalisation/ Co-funded by the European Commission and ACEProduced by Calliope agencyDistributed by Audiomeans. Visit audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite for more information.
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Meet the Architects
In our opening episode, we introduce our distinguished guests—Lina Lahiri, Julia Knaak, Penny Valsamidis, Ray DeMicoli, Reda Amalou, and Szymon Wojciechowski—and explore their inspiring journeys abroad. Together, we uncover what motivated them to expand internationally and the crucial first steps they took to make it happen.Meet our guests!:Lina Lahiri: Swedish architect and partner at Sauerbruch Hutton, GermanyJulia Knaak: German architect and partner at Sauerbruch Hutton, GermanyPenny Valsamidis: Greek architect and senior partner at Elytron.eu, GreeceRay DeMicoli: Maltese architect and director of Ray DeMicoli and Associates, MaltaReda Amalou: French architect and founder and partner at AW² Architecture as well as President of AFEX, FranceSzymon Wojciechowski: Polish architect and CEO of APA Wojciechowski, PolandArchi’Voices – European Reflections on Exporting Services is proudly brought to you by the Internationalisation and New Business models Task Force (IBM TF) from the Architects’ Council of Europe. This original series is co-funded by the European Union and produced by Calliopé. Links: ACE website: www.ace-cae.euACE Guide to Working Internationally - https://ace-cae.eu/publication/ibm-guide-internationalisation/ Co-funded by the European Commission and ACEProduced by Calliope agencyDistributed by Audiomeans. Visit audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite for more information.