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INSIDERS.

INSIDERS.

Written by: TKM School of Architecture
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 Welcome to Insiders, your backstage pass into the world of architecture. Recorded from within the vibrant halls of TKM School of Architecture, this podcast dives deep into design thinking, juries, critiques, sleepless submissions, and the culture that shapes young architects. Hosted by architecture students, we explore academic life, creative challenges, design inspiration, and unfiltered studio banter. Whether you're pulling an all-nighter or just curious about what it's like inside an architecture school—this is your space. Raw. Relatable. ArchitecturallyTKM School of Architecture
Episodes
  • Reflections & Balance: Architects Unplugged - Ar. Ashok John Oommen

    Reflections & Balance: Architects Unplugged - Ar. Ashok John Oommen
    Nov 26 2025

    In this episode of Reflections & Balance: Architects Unplugged, Ar. Ashok John Oommen opens up about the realities behind the title. He walks us through his journey from college chaos to professional clarity, revealing how architecture reshaped his life, priorities, and identity.

    He shares practical insights on balancing passion and pressure, managing time without losing purpose, and navigating the demanding world of architecture while protecting what truly matters. If you’re an architecture student, a young professional, or someone fighting to find equilibrium in the grind, this conversation hits home.



    Insiders Podcast

    A student-led podcast from TKM School of Architecture, offering perspectives on design education, academic culture, and the lived experiences of architects.

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    know the Insiders Podcast Team

    • Podcast Head: Sharon Salmon

    • Host: Ria Shaiju

    • Research: Ria Shaiju, Sreeparvathi, Sharon Salmon, Shanza Reeha, Timnah, Natasha, Hibah Fathima, Shezminn, Hana Haris, Angleline

    • Advisors: Vishnu Bhasi, Liza Iris, Teena Thampy

    • Recording / Technical: Sharon Salmon, Aswin Thomas

    • Camera: Mazin Mohammad, Amal Dev, Althaf PP

    • Video Editing: Ryan Philip, Sharon Salmon
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    22 mins
  • Unlearning to Learn Design Thinking – Ar. Dipu George

    Unlearning to Learn Design Thinking – Ar. Dipu George
    Jul 18 2025

    Can design truly be taught, or does it need to be discovered from within? In this episode, Ar. Dipu George—academic dean at TKM School of Architecture—unpacks the philosophy behind design thinking, emphasizing the power of unlearning, having a flexible mind, and approaching design with empathy.From personal experiences to progressive teaching methods, he reveals how innovation, empathy, and curiosity fuel purposeful design.Whether you're a student, educator, or aspiring architect, this episode will reshape how you see the design process.
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    16 mins
  • Introducing: INSIDERS.

    Introducing: INSIDERS.
    Jun 19 2025

    Insiders Podcast

    A student-led podcast from TKM School of Architecture, offering perspectives on design education, academic culture, and the lived experiences of architects.

    ⸻


    know the Insiders Podcast Team

    • Podcast Head: Sharon Salmon

    • Host: Ria Shaiju

    • Research: Ria Shaiju, Sreeparvathi, Sharon Salmon, Shanza Reeha, Timnah, Natasha, Hibah Fathima, Shezminn, Hana Haris, Angleline

    • Advisors: Vishnu Bhasi, Liza Iris, Teena Thampy

    • Recording / Technical: Sharon Salmon, Aswin Thomas

    • Camera: Mazin Mohammad, Amal Dev, Althaf PP

    • Video Editing: Ryan Philip, Sharon Salmon
    Show More Show Less
    1 min
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