80th Edition – Zak World of Façades India

80th Edition – Zak World of Façades India, October 21, 2021, JW Marriott Sahar, Mumbai

This was the 80th global edition and the 8th edition in Mumbai. It showcased the latest innovations and challenges in the construction industry pertaining to building envelopes and the latest technological solutions.

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Speakers and Panelists
TS Aditya
Vice President - Strategy & Business Development, Qutone
T.S. Aditya is the Vice President – Strategy & Business Development at Qutone, bringing over 14 years of extensive experience in the façade industry. He has been instrumental in driving the company’s sales function, focusing on acquiring key accounts, developing and...
Jayesh Hariyani
CMD & Senior Principal, INI Design Studio
Ar. Jayesh Hariyani has served the building and design industry for over 30 years, specializing in architecture & planning combining city planning, urban design, architecture, interior architecture and mix used real estate development that are based on sustainability. Mr. Hariyani...
Apoorva Sharma
Associate Architect, Architect Hafeez Contractor
Apoorva Sharma joined Architect Hafeez Contractor in 2004 as an intern and is now a successful Associate in the firm. Her expertise includes several flagship Institutional projects like Infosys-Mysore Campus, Infosys- Mangalore Campus, DLF IT Park-Chennai, Manipal University Jaipur, BITS...
Raman Sapru
Director - Design & Engineering, K Raheja
Vaishali Jain Solanki
Principal Architect, VJS
Vaishali Jain Solanki is an accompolished architect with dedicated 20 years of experience in the field of architecture and design. Throughout the length of her career, she has spearheaded various typologies of projects ranging from commercial complexes, residential towers, hotels,...
V Gurumoorthy
General Manager, TechnalⓇ In India
V.Gurumoorthy is the General Manager of Sapa Extrusion India Private Limited. Managing a team of over 30 executives, Guru as he is popularly called is responsible for overseeing the overall operations, of key Hydro Building Systems brands Wicona, Technal and...
Vijay Pawar
Director Project & Development Services, JLL
21+ yrs of core competence experience in Green Field projects, Corporate Head-office interiors, Commercial fit-out project, Program Management, Design and Construction Management, Strategic planning & Multiple Stakeholder management, Management of complex projects, cost and schedule control.
Robinson Sam
Managing Director - MEI & SEA, Hydro Building Systems
With over 30 years of expertise spanning building contracting, aluminum fabrication, and architectural aluminum systems, Robinson Sam is a transformative leader in the construction industry. As Vice President for the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Americas at Hydro Building Systems,...
Faizer Ali Dastagir
National Head - Projects, Viva Metal Composite Panel
Mr.Faizer Ali Dastagir is the National Head–Projects for Viva Composite Panels. He is a Mechanical engineer by qualification. He Has 25 years’ experience in Marketing, Business Development, Operations and also handling execution for various Façade projects with leading Façade Companies...
Upendra Walinjkar
Founder and CEO , Aluvision Façade Solutions
Working in the Curtain wall industry for more than 22 years my expertise covers many areas,from creating preliminary design proposal to assessing the on-site erection of complete wall systems. Worked on engineering and designing of prestigious projects all over world...
Shekhar Patki
Principal Architect, P.G.Patki Architects
Mr Patki’s personality reflects his to Design that distinguishes him in the buzzing architectural community and the world. In a shifting scenario, he recognizes how the challenges of the industry have widened the role, scope and responsibilities of architects and...
Yashodhan Tere
Head of Design - Chief Architect, The Wadhwa Group
‘Having a rich experience in the Real Estate Industry for more than two decades. Out of this , first decade was with renowned Design Architects of the Country and the next decade till date with prestigious The Wadhwa Group as...
Neerav Parmar
Senior Vice President Contracts and Procurement, Shapoorji Pallonji
Mr. Parmar is having 34 years of experience in construction industry. He is responsible for handling contracts and procurement, contract administration, procurement strategy and international sourcing. Mr. Parmar is also the National Vice President of Builders Association of India and...
Rushikesh.H
Principal Architect, Architect Rushikesh H
Mr. Rushikesh Hadnoorkar was born in 1971 and completed his graduation in Architecture in the year1994. After working under the guidance of eminent architects, he came to realize the complexities of the profession and challenges of creating innovative designs. During...
Anupama Sharma
Industry Professional
Anupama is an Architect and Urban Planner, and is the pan India Design Head with Emaar India. She is a strategic leader with a passion for design and innovative sustainable technologies. With over 28 years of experience to her credit,...
Uday A.Shikhare
National Technical Manager, fischer India
Post Graduate from IIT-Roorkee with specialization in Earthquake Engineering, and core competency in the field of ERD of Temporary structures. Delivered lectures at SAARC affiliated countries to build up the competency of the people. Successfully delivered the technical training on...
Edward Thomas Oommen
Manager - Façade, fischer India
Edward Thomas Oommen, is a Mechanical Engineer from M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology andhas completed EPGBM from IIM Calcutta. He has been associated with the construction industry forlast 15 years, He started his career with Capital Equipment’s, JCB Followed...
Nithin Hosabettu
Design Director, IMK Architects
Nithin Hosabettu is a passionate designer who always strives to create interesting spaces and environments. He believes that building should be designed like a sculpture which not only serves the functional aspect but each space has a meaning which users...
Arjun Malik
Principal Architect, Malik Architecture
Arjun Malik has  completed his bachelors in architecture at the Rachana Sansad Academy of Architecture and went on to receive a Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design from the Columbia University in New York. He returned to join his...
Nirmal Mangal
India Director - Architecture, M Moser Associates
Nirmal Mangal is the India Director–Architecture for M Moser Associates. He is a licensed architect in California, USA and India. He holds Master of Architecture from University of Texas, USA and Bachelor of Architecture from Chandigarh College of Architecture, Chandigarh.Prior...
Arvind Kumar
Communication & Business Development Manager - MEI & SEA, Hydro Building Systems
Arvind Kumar’s current role involves working with the finest minds in the field of architectural aluminium in the Greater Middle East Markets, India and South East Asia Pacific. One of his key tasks involves extending partnerships with building designers, architects,...
Malvinder Singh Rooprai
Senior Technical Program Manager - APAC, Kuraray
Malvinder Singh Rooprai, Architectural Market Development Manager & Technical Consultant for PVB division of Kuraray, is based out of New Delhi – INDIA. His key responsibilities are to grow the market for value added products under the umbrella of Trosifol®...
Amar Tendulkar
Chief of Design and Sustainability, Mahindra Lifespace Developers
Amar is Chief of Design and Sustainability at Mahindra Lifespace Developers Limited. Amar oversees Design ideation and implementation across Mahindra Lifespaces’ developments, encompassing residential projects and integrated business cities & industrial clusters. Amar has over 22 years of work experience...
Rajan Govind
Director - Façade + Construction Tech Specialist, BES Consultants
Rajan has more than 30 years of international experience within the facade industry, out of which he has served more than 11 years at Arup. With Structural engineering background Rajan has gained working experiences in various regions such as Asia,...
Kamlesh Choudhari
Director, Glass Wall Systems
Born with an aim to conquer his ambition in life and goal. He started working as a entrepreneur to take path in achieving his vision. With over two decade plus experience in Façade industry.He has played a pivotal role in...
Ahmed Sumair
Director, Sahvia Façade
Founder and Director of SAHVIA GROUP, Ahmed has more than18 years of professional experience as façade designer. He believes that a great building must begin with unmeasurable, must go through measurable means when it is being designed and in the...
Gautam Bhasin
Regional Director - India, Inhabit Group
Gautam leads Inhabit’s business and presence in the Indian sub-continent as the regional director. With a background in architecture and multi-disciplinary engineering practise through his career, he has worked with leading developers and architects on projects across Hong Kong, Macau,...
Arun Madappallath
General Manager - South Asia, Serge Ferrari Group
Arun MADAPPALLATH, a Mathematics graduate and a post-graduate diploma in Computer Applications, is the General Manager of Serge Ferrari India Pvt Ltd for South Asia. He has been associated in the field of tensile membrane architecture for over 18 years...
Ravishankar Subramanian
R&D Head, Dow
Ravishankar supports the TS&D team to drive projects in innovation and transformational growth projects. In addition, he has domain expertise in providing design support and demonstrated technical leadership in building facade projects for India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka. Ravi joined...
Tariq Kachwala
Director, FG Glass
Tariq Kachwala is the Director of FG Glass Industries and has 12 years of experience in the glass processing industry. He spearheads marketing, strategy and new business development and is also a consultant to architects and façade specialists on the...
KR Suresh
Regional Director, Avante Facades Consulting
With a view to lead by example through devoted work ethics and constant innovation, Suresh is one of the most sought after façade consultants of India with a unique approach of integrating and detailing to insure that all elements of...
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Conference Agenda
  • Process of “seeking” guide design process
  • 10 Matrix (10M) drive design innvovations
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  • Fire classification & flash over potential
  • Material classification based on fire behavior for façades
  • Kinematic façades & passive architectural elements
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  • Cost centric design decisions
  • Smart tools for cost optimised designs
  • 'Value Engineering' Vs 'Value Optimisation'
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  • Architectural signature
  • Thermal & visual comfort, solar protection & energy savings
  • Dynamic façades with day/night effect
  • Conformity & suitability to any fire norms & regulation
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  • Procurement approaches
  • Procurement (tender) documentations vs Outcome
  • Construction design approaches
  • Impact of cost and value
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  • Design and development of energy efficient façades for Ascendas, Pune
  • Addressing complex façade geometries and high rises by extensive design support and early engagement
  • Exclusive preview of TECHNAL® high performance & minimal sliders
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  • Overview on
  • Case study on Viettel Headquarters Building, Hanoi
  • Case study on Alembic Office Building, Bangalore
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  • How can design impact the parameters for the performance of a modern façade?
  • What are the benefits of considering passive design strategies?
  • Strategizing sustainable design through local material procurement
  • What is net-zero carbon and can this global trend be implemented in India?

KR Suresh

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  • Importance of the architectural lighting: Urban and façade lighting design
  • Integration of the lighting equipment in façades
  • Challenge for the future, new technologies and business
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  • Review the fundamental interdependencies between nature and architecture
  • Can the rigor of placemaking extend to the development of the interface between architecture and the environment?
  • Exploring strategies and materials that respond to habitats and building types
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  • ACT: Innovative and high-quality systems for safe and aesthetically sophisticated fixing of rainscreen façades
  • Cast-In Channels: Engineered for the most challenging façade connection designs
  • Firestop: Passive fire protection compartmentation solutions for unitized glazing and rainscreen façades
  • Anchors: Anchoring solutions for all façade solutions
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  • Innovations addressing the need of the industry
  • Case study on durability
  • Differentiated service offerings that add value to customers
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  • Burglar, bullet & blast resistant glazing
  • Comparison with conventional security glazings
  • Standards & testing methods
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  • Blending biophilic spaces with naturally produced CSEB from site
  • Energy efficiency: A priority story in design
  • Design principles for creating healing space
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  • Understanding FR aluminium composite panels
  • Tests and certification required for FR aluminium composite panels
  • Innovations in FR aluminum composite panels
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  • Integrating the right assessment models for getting the most value out of façades
  • Value engineering versus value extortion: Is it cost reduction for diminished value?
  • Continuing the process improvisations for best practices
  • Value engineering for bespoke façades procurements to suit local requirements

Kamlesh Choudhari

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