V Owen Bush welcomed Jamaal Siddiqui to the Practice Forward podcast, where Jamaal Siddiqui discussed the evolution and core principles of Yusra Design and Build's "stress-free build method," which integrates design and construction to ensure clarity and accountability for clients. Jamaal Siddiqui highlighted their design philosophy, which blends New England vernacular with Islamic influences, as seen in projects like the Otis residence, and emphasized the importance of accurate existing conditions documentation, such as lidar scanning, for project success and budget predictability.

This episode is brought to you by Scan2Plan — the measure of excellence for architects and engineers.From adaptive reuse to MEPF modeling, Scan2Plan delivers high-fidelity BIM and CAD documentation grounded in LiDAR precision and project-ready accuracy. Whether you're preserving heritage, coordinating across disciplines, or modeling for a net-zero future, their tailored workflows and rapid delivery help you focus on what matters most: design.Certainty lies in good data. Scan2Plan gives you both.

Scan2Plan Website

⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇

https://www.scan2plan.io/

Today we’re speaking with Jamaal Siddiqui — founder and principal of Yusra Design + Build, a Boston-area practice known for its ‘stress-free build method.’ Jamaal’s work ranges from adaptive reuse projects like transforming a historic barn, to multi-family housing clusters and award-winning residential interiors. His approach blends New England vernacular with the precision of Islamic geometric patterns, and he’s as committed to client clarity as he is to craft. From photo-accurate visualizations to tightly sequenced schedules, Jamaal leads with control and intentionality — always finding the balance between preserving what matters and building what’s next.

Yusra Design + Build website

⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇

https://www.yusradesign.com/