The AWA AGORA Podcast
The AWA AGORA Podcast is a show with the noble intent of facilitating thought leadership through discussions and conversations with pioneers and leaders in the field of design, research, technology, and the art world. The show is hosted by Abhay M Wadhwa, Founder and Design Principal of AWA Lighting Designers.
Episodes
19 episodes
#19 - Design Initiatives For Senior Living with Richard Rosen
In this episode, Abhay Wadhwa talks with Richard Rosen about “Design Initiatives for Senior Living”. Richard is a principal in the Senior Living Studio with Perkins Eastman (https://www.perkinseastman.com/). Richard is responsible for the desig...
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42:55
#18 - "Contextualizing Light" Stories with Abhay Wadhwa (Part 3)
Today we are thrilled to share part 3 in a series of stories from Abhay Wadhwa about his book "Contextualizing Light" (website) that was released in June 2020.In part 3 of this series ...
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12:29
#17 - Know Your Rhythm with Arnab Chowdhury
In this episode, Abhay Wadhwa talks with Arnab Bishnu Chowdhury (https://www.ninad.in/). Arnab is the founder of “Know Your Rhythm” - a training program that helps participants discover their own sense of Rhythm in life and work, creating 'cond...
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36:01
#16 - "Contextualizing Light" Stories with Abhay Wadhwa (Part 2)
Today we are thrilled to share part 2 in a series of stories from Abhay Wadhwa about his book "Contextualizing Light" (website) that was released in June 2020.In part 2 of this series ...
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12:23
#15 - You Are Powerful with Tara Boirard
In this episode, Abhay Wadhwa talks with the incredibly talented artist Tara Boirard, from New York, about the Theme You Are Powerful. Tara works in pastels, acrylic, and oil paint and she has pieces that are political and speak against social ...
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13:26
#14 - "Contextualizing Light" Stories with Abhay Wadhwa (Part 1)
Today we are thrilled to share part 1 in a series of stories from Abhay Wadhwa about his book "Contextualizing Light" (website) that was released in June 2020. In part 1 of this series...
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9:58
#13 - Seeing Beyond 2020 with Jacob Liberman
This episode features a conversation recorded in December of 2020 between Abhay and Dr. Jacob Liberman about “Seeing beyond 2020.” A discussion about our purpose in the world and what is next. Dr. Jacob Liberman is a pioneer in the field of lig...
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46:23
#12 - BioGeometry with Doreya Karim
In this episode, host Abhay Wadhwa talks with Doreya Karim about “Biogeometry”. Doreya is the Director and Vice-President of BioGeometry (WEBSITE.) BioGeometry uses specially designed shapes, ...
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17:07
#11 - The Story Behind "Contextualizing Light" with Abhay Wadhwa
Today we are thrilled to share with you the story of the making of Abhay Wadhwa’s book Contextualizing Light (website) that was released in June 2020. This is a book that Abhay and his team ha...
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15:08
#10 - Art-Making with Communities in Crisis with Joel Bergner
In this episode, Abhay Wadhwa talks with Joel Bergner about “Art-Making with Communities in Crisis.” Joel (https://joelartista.com/) is the Co-Founder of Artolution (h...
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35:14
#9 - Improving Public Infrastructure with Thomas Vonier
In this episode, Abhay Wadhwa talks with Thomas Vonier about “Improving Public Infrastructure.” Thomas is the president of the International Union of Architects (UIA), the only global org...
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41:33
#8 - Art in the Public Realm with Jon Morris
Today we are excited to have Jon Morris on the Podcast to discuss “Art In The Public Realm.” He talks with Jon about his journey growing up in rural Berea, Kentucky to acting in Hollywood founding T...
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40:23
#7 - The Role of Art in Mental Wellness with Cary McQueen
Today we are excited to have Cary McQueen on the Podcast to discuss “The Role of Art in Mental Wellness.” Cary is is the founder and executive director of Art With Impact (https://artwithimpact.org/) and...
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51:17
#6 - International Collaboration in Architecture with Shawn Basler
Today we are excited to have a powerhouse architect and advocate Shawn Basler, AIA on the Podcast to discuss “International Collaboration in Architecture.” Shawn leads the global architecture and design firm Perkins Eastman as Co-CEO and ...
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41:40
#5 - Engage, Elevate, Educate, and Collaborate with Pascale Sablan
Today we are excited to have a powerhouse architect and advocate Pascale Sablan on the Podcast to discuss “The Triple E & C: Beyond The Built Environment.” The Triple E & C method is a strategy to Engage, Elevate, Educate, and Collabora...
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41:37
#4 - Japan CineFest: Now and the Future with Hiroshi Kono & Yasu Suzuki
Today's guests are Hiroshi Kono and Yasu Suzuki . Both of them are pioneers in developing a better understanding of contemporary Japanese cinema in the west. Hiroshi will share his journey from founding NY Japan Cine...
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32:51
#3 - How Can We Save the Planet? with Martha Schwartz
Today's Guest is Martha Schwartz. She is a landscape architect, urbanist, artist, and climate activist. She is also the Senior Partner at Martha Schwartz Partners and a tenured Professor in Practice of Landscape Architecture at the Harvard Univ...
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59:30
#2 - Connecting to Ancient Wisdom Through Music with Will Calhoun
Listen to Abhay M Wadhwa's fantastic conversation with two-time Grammy winner Will Calhoun. Will talks about his journeys around the world connecting to ancient wisdom through music. Including his travels in Mali learning from the elders ...
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15:49
#1 - Iconoclasm in Lighting with Dr. Mark Rea
We are excited to launch the premiere show of The AWA AGORA Podcast. The show hosted by Abhay M Wadhwa featured a discussion on "Iconoclasm in Lighting" with Dr. Mark Rea who has been a pioneer in the lighting industry over the last 30 years.&n...
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