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About Cities

Maya Moussalliehwww.designreader.com
About Cities is the podcast that will be your passport to gain the essential knowledge about the different cities around the world in 5 mins bite-sized learning sessions. Join me on this exciting global journey to learn and experience the unique essence of each city, one episode and one city at a time. Host: Maya Moussallieh—architect, travel enthusiast, and history lover currently pursuing a master's degree in sustainable cities and communities.
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Episodes

7. Turku - Part 1

In this episode we’ll be learning about a City that is a bit less familiar than the other cities we've covered so far in the podcast, The city of Turku, Finland. I came to Turku to study at the University of Turku and I've spent here one semester in winter-spring 2024. Keywords: Turku travel guide, Turku attractions, Turku Castle, Turku Cathedral, Aura River, Turku Art Museum, Turku food, Turku restaurants, Finland travel, historic cities, Turku podcast Don't forget to subscribe to "About Cities...

Apr 14, 20246 minSeason 1Ep. 7

6. Lisbon - Part 2

In this Episode, we’ll go over the key events in the history of Lisbon, top foods to try in Lisbon, and the city’s most famous landmarks. Visit the website https://www.designreader.com/about-lisbon.html to learn more about the City of Lisbon landmarks and find recommended walking tours and day trips from Lisbon. Whether you're an architecture enthusiast, history lover, or food aficionado, Lisbon offers something for everyone. Tune in to get insider tips, travel advice, and a local's perspective ...

Mar 29, 20246 minSeason 1Ep. 6

2. Damascus

This episode is about the City where I was born and the closest to my heart, Damascus. This episode is 10 mins long because of Damascus's long and rich history that can not be squeezed in 5 mins. Future episode will be split in two parts. Whether you're a history aficionado, cultural explorer, or culinary enthusiast, Damascus offers a wealth of experiences. Tune in to get insider tips, travel advice, and a local’s perspective on the best places to visit and things to do in this timeless city. Ke...

Mar 06, 202410 minSeason 1Ep. 2

3. Toronto - Part 1

In this episode we'll be learning about the City where I've been living for the past 10 years which has become my 2nd home after Damascus. The City of Toronto. This episode is split in two parts, so make sure you listen to Part 2.

Mar 06, 20245 minSeason 1Ep. 3

1. What Makes a City?

In this episode we try to answer the question of what makes a City? and what are the characteristics taken into account when defining a City based on the two definitions chosen by UN-Habitat.

Mar 06, 20246 minSeason 1Ep. 1

5. Lisbon - Part 1

In this Episode, we cover the City of 7 hills, the White City or the City of Light, the City of Lisboa, Lisbon. In the first part we briefly go over the geographical location of Lisbon, its size, population, density, flag, nicknames and the theories behind its name origin. This episode is split in two so make sure you listen to part 2.

Mar 06, 20246 minSeason 1Ep. 4

4. Toronto - Part 2

In this episode, we continue our journey in exploring the City of Toronto. This episode is split in two parts, so make sure you listen to Part 1 first.

Feb 05, 20247 minSeason 1Ep. 3

ديزاين ريدر بودكاست - جوائز دبي اكسبو 2020 DesignReader Podcast - Dubai Expo 2020 Awards

الموسم الثالث - الحلقة الاولى منحكي بهل الحلقة عن الجوائز يلي توزعت بحفل إختتام دبي اكسبو ٢٠٢٠ لتكريم أفضل الأجنحة المشاركة. كل فئة تتضمن ثلاث تصنيفات للأجنحة حسب مساحتها. وكل جائزة مقسمة لثلاث درجات الذهبية والفضية والبرونزية. Season 03 - Ep. 01 We talk in this episode about the awards that were distributed at the closing ceremony for the Dubai Expo 2020 to celebrate the best pavilions. every award category had 3 subcategories for the pavilions depending on their area and every award included 3...

Jun 14, 202216 minSeason 3Ep. 1

من قلب مدينة نيوم - الموسم الثاني - الحلقة الثانية From Neom City - S02 - Ep02

ديزاين ريدر" أول بودكاست بالعربي بيحكي عن كل شي بيتعلق بالهندسه" .المعماريه، التصميم ، والفن منحكي بهالحلقة عن ملخص الأخبار يلي حكيناها على مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي و ختمناها بلقاء مع المهندسة المعمارية هنادي لتحكيلنا عن تجربة عملها و حياتها في مدينة في السعودية. 1st Arabic podcast about everything related to Architecture, Art, Design and life in general. We summarize in this episode the news that we talked about on Social media and we host the Architect Hanadi to tell us about her experience liv...

Mar 10, 202123 minSeason 2Ep. 2

مدينة نيوم - Neom City

منحكي بهالحلقة عن مدينة نيوم يلي عم يتم تخطيطها و بناءها حالياً بشمال غرب السعودية كجزء من رؤية ٢٠٣٠ يلي أعلن عنها الأمير محمد بن سلمان ب ٢٠١٧.

Feb 03, 202120 minSeason 2Ep. 1

The Invention of the Mask - اختراع الماسك القناع الطبي

بهالحلقة منحكي عن اختراع القناع وكيف صُمم لأول مرة كوسيلة لمنع انتشار الأمراض المعدية. ​In this episode we talk about the invention of the mask and how they were first conceived as a way to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

Oct 05, 202017 minSeason 1Ep. 4

.تأثير انتشار الأوبئة على تصميم المباني وتخطيط المدن - الجزء الثاني

.بهل الحلقة رح نحكي ونسمع أراء بعض المهندسين العرب حول العالم عن الحياة ما بعد الكورونا Shaping the Post-Pandemic World after Covid19. :CNBCمقال ال https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/29/how-the-coronavirus-pandemic-will-impact-the-future-of-work.html :مقالات علي حداد https://mahddp.com/2020/05/01/how-can-restaurants-overcome-the-impact-of-covid-19/ : رأي Aron Bitsky https://www.architectmagazine.com/design/streamlining-our-way-out-of-the-pandemic_o :رسم توضيحي لمفهوم ال15 دقيقة لمخطط باريس https://www...

May 20, 202043 minSeason 1Ep. 2
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