192nd Edition – Zak World of Façades South Korea

This will be the 192^nd edition globally and the 3^rd edition in Seoul which will showcase sustainable innovations and challenges in the construction industry pertaining to the building envelope and will also display latest technological solutions.

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Speakers & Panelists

Cho Soo

President, KAFA (Korea Architectural Façade Association)

Dr Cho is the president of SOO building Energy Research. He is the president of KAFA.

Sontaya Bluangtook

Associate Design Director, UNS

Sontaya Bluangtook is an Associate Design Director, Senior Architect and Co-Lead Design Quality Global at UNS. She joined the Amsterdam office in 2012 after practicing at various international architecture offices in Los Angeles and Atlanta. Currently, she is the design...

Son Seong Koo

PRO, SK ecoplant

Dr. Son works as a facade engineer at a construction company. In addition to R&D and construction practices of building Facade, also work on passive control of building envelopes.

Lee Yong-jun

CEO, BEL Technology Co

Lee Yong-jun CEO, BEL Technology, Ph.D. is the Director, Korea Institute of Ecological Architecture and Environmental Engineering (KIEAE). He founded BEL Technology in 2009. His main activities include Building Environment and Energy Performance Analysis and Analysis Software Development, Private Sector...

Won Kyung Paik

Principal, Populous

With a career spanning over 27 years across the United Kingdom, North America and Asia, Won has worked on some of the most prestigious architectural projects across multiple building typologies. This includes Class A office developments in the City of...

David-Pierre Jalicon

CEO / Architecte D.P.L.G., D.P.J. & Partners, Architecture

David-Pierre Jalicon arrived in 1996 in Korea and then established his own architectural firm, DPJ&Partners, Architecture. Today, the firm counts 82 employees in Korea with extensive activities all around Asia. The firm provides all kind of design studies, construction supervision,...

Keith Tsang

Deputy General Manager - Glaspedia (South Star Glass), , Manufacturing Partner of VG Plus

Keith Tsang – Deputy General Manager, has more than 20 years of experience in float and architectural glass business. Keith will present the VG+ Vacuum Glass retrofit system applications and case studies of their successful project references.

Steve Zhou

CTO, VG Plus

Steve Zhou, is the first NFRC-certified simulator in Greater China and has translated the NFRC Simulation Manual into Chinese. He is also a LEED AP and serves as a peer reviewer for both CTBUH and FTI. Steve holds a bachelor’s...

Chihoon Lee

Design Director, Society of Architecture

Chihoon Lee founded SoA (Society of Architecture) in Seoul in 2010. SoA is a leading Korean architectural firm that explores the relationship between urban environments and social conditions. With a strong belief in architecture’s ability to enrich modern life, SoA...

Soo-Hyun Jin

Associate, Arup

Soo Hyun Jin is a registered architect (UK) and experienced building envelope designer with a strong background in Digital design and BIM management. Architecture project is a collective outcome of professional variables. Her attitude toward the design and construction project...

Jun-Sub Lee

Regional Sales & Marketing Manager - APAC, Knauf Aquapanel

Jun-Sub Lee is a seasoned marketing and sales professional with over 20 years of experience in both B2C and B2B industries. He holds a B.S. from Seoul National University and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. For...

Kylie Eunju Yu

Technical Sales Team Head, DYM

With a background in architectural engineering in Ewha University, She has accumulated over 15 years of experience in the field of architectural glass consulting, participating in a wide range of projects. Her primary focus has been on accurately understanding the...

Jinho Lee

Associate, Bjarke Ingels Group

Jinho Lee is an Associate at Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), leading major projects across Asia and Europe. He has directed the design of multiple high-tech mobility centers in Korea, the award-winning Seoul-Playground Tower, and a 450k m² mixed-use development in...

Hwan Kim

Principal, Via

Hwan Kim is the Principal of VIA’s Seoul office, where he brings extensive expertise in computational design, environmental performance analysis, and advanced façade systems. He holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Minnesota and has led interdisciplinary efforts...

Mourad El Garci

International Sales Director, Alucoil

Mourad El Garci is an architect with extensive international experience, having worked on projects in France, Brazil, Portugal, Morocco, Turkey, and Spain. With over 12 years at Alucoil, he has led major international projects, seamlessly blending technical expertise with a...

Kenzo Tamada

Architectural Specification Manager, Pellini

Born in Milan, of Japanese origins, he boasts over 10 years’ experience in the indoor and outdoor solar shading sector, during which he has provided assistance and advice to designers in major international projects, as a result of his profound...

Charles Changsuk Lim

Senior Associate, NBBJ

Charles Changsuk Lim, AIA, is a licensed architect in California and a member of the American Institute of Architects. Since joining NBBJ in 2019, he has brought a globally informed design perspective and the expertise to support domestic and international...

Aiden Jung

Manager - Advanced Interlayer Solution, Kuraray

Aiden Jung, Market Development Manager for Korea, Australia and New Zealand in kuraray AIS(Advanced Interlayer Solution) Division, is responsible for the advanced laminated glass interlayers market development for the architectural glass design focusing on structural, acoustic, decorative and other specialized...

Bruce Park

Board Member, KAFA (Korea Architectural Façade Association) & CEO, DYM Co. Ltd.

From 1996 to 2008, Bruce Park worked at Dow Corning where he served as the Asia Marketing Team Leader for the Construction Division. Additionally, he was the Overall Industry Strategic Marketing Leader for Korea. In 2009, Bruce became the Executive...

Charles Jun

Managing Director, Azon Asia Inc

Charles Jun is the Managing Director in Azon Asia Inc. with expertise in the building façade and commercial architectural market segments. Mr. Jun is in charge of business management at Azon Asia Inc. with 25 years of experience. The Azon...

Kang Jae-sik

Senior Research Fellow, Korea Institute of Construction Technology

The main research areas are development of practical passive building technology to realize zero-energy building and environment-friendly building, and related system, policy development, KS, ISO standard activities. I am doing research and development for the realization of safe, comfortable and...

Won Jong-ho

CEO, City Wall Eng Co

Dr Won Jong-ho is the CEO of Citywall Engineering Co., Ltd. He is Doctor of Engineering and is an Adjunct Professor at Shinhan University. He is also the Secretary General of KAFA.

Leo Liu

Technical Director, KinLong

Leo LIU is the Structural Engineer in KIN LONG, which is the leading integrated one-stop fabrication and solution company of construction accessories & materials in China.Since 2011, in combination with KIN LONG’s fabrication and R&D capability, Leo and his team...

James O’Callaghan

Founding Director, Eckersley O’Callaghan

James O’Callaghan is a world leading Structural and Facade Engineer who is widely acknowledged as an authority in application and engineering of structural glass. His innovative and practical approach has made him an integral part of the design team for...

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