Matter and Shape

On March 8th 2024, Jayden Ali, founder and Director of JA Projects, joined architects Meriem Chabani, Rozana Montiel, and Sumayya Vally for a session titled Building Connections: Architecture & Advocacy, moderated by Anna Carnick.

Ali shared his innovative approach to architecture, emphasising its potential as a tool for social change and community engagement, and how the work of JA Projects exemplifies how design can go beyond aesthetics to advocate for marginalised communities and foster meaningful connections.

MATTER and SHAPE, alongside digital architecture platform KoozArch, proudly presented the Jil Sander Design Talks, exploring the intersection of architecture, design, fashion, arts and advocacy. Curated by Dan Thawley and introduced by KoozArch founder Federica Zambeletti, the series brought together influential designers for insightful discussions.

The Jil Sander Design Talks are now available as podcasts on KoozArch.com, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts, offering listeners a chance to explore these important conversations at their leisure.

Image: Jayden sat with Meriem Chabani, Rozana Montiel, and Sumayya Vally