164th Edition – Zak World of Façades United Kingdom

This will be the 164th edition globally and the 7th edition in London which will showcase sustainable innovations and challenges in the construction industry pertaining to the building envelope and will also display latest technological solutions.

Speakers & Panelists
Associate, Haptic Architects
Jack is an award-winning architect and lecturer. Joining Haptic in 2021 as a Senior Architect, he previously was project lead on the Plumstead Centre, the AJ100 Building of the Year. Since completing his studies in 2013 he has gained experience...
Director, Gardiner & Theobald
Shane has over 35 years’ experience in Central London, leading complex projects with multiple stakeholders across many sectors. From his position of Design Director of the Shard with Sellar, through to Project Director of One Nine Elms, Shane has led...
Associate, Arup
George is a Structural engineer and multidisciplinary coordinator on multiple property projects who draws on a wealth of building design experience, for new builds and refurbishments. His multidisciplinary approach led to him being awarded the Institution of Civil Engineer’s James...
Senior Façade Engineer, Arup
Cristina is a senior façade engineer with architectural background specialized in sustainability, computational design and advanced digital manufacturing technologies. With a holistic approach to her work, she has lead as project manager the technical delivery of façade package on diverse...
Principal, SPPARC Architecture
Taking an unconventional route into architecture, Trevor Morriss designed his first building when he was just 17 years old, while working at the John Brunton Partnership. Today, Trevor is the Principal of SPPARC, the award-winning architecture and design studio he...
Director, Dane Architectural Systems
25 years’ experience in business development and bid management in the façade and structural glazing sectors of the construction industry. Working in this sector with Solaglas, OAG, Yuanda Europe and Dane Architectural Systems, Billy has developed a wealth of experience...
Senior Responsible Owner, Life and Mind Building
Christopher Kennard is a medical graduate of the University of London, training in neurology in London and Oxford, and was appointed Consultant Neurologist at the Royal London Hospital, subsequently moving to Imperial College London as Professor of Clinical Neurology. At...
Façade Sector Lead - Major Projects & Industrial Buildings, Sir Robert McAlpine
Teresa has 15 years specialist façade industry experience, and she is part of the senior façade technical team in Sir Robert Mc Alpine since 2019. As technical lead for major and industrial projects, her role involves providing technical advice from...
Associate Director, Eckersley O'Callaghan
Valentina is an Associate Director at Eckersley O’ Callaghan, where she oversees the growth and expansion of the London facade group. Valentina brings to the group a wealth of experience in leading large and complex projects across various building sectors...
Partner and Group Leader, Heatherwick Studio
Since joining Heatherwick Studio in 2010, Eliot has proven instrumental in delivering innovative designs on numerous high-profile projects that focus on the human experience through form, craft, materiality and sustainability. As a Group Leader, Eliot currently oversees a portfolio of...
Façade Technical Director, Eckersley O’Callaghan
With over 20 years of experience in the façade industry, Kevin currently holds the position of Façade Technical Director at Eckersley O’Callaghan. He has led the design and engineering of some of the most iconic and technically advanced building envelopes...
Director - External Wall, CHPK Group
Chouaib Lekmiti is an accomplished architect with a Master of Science in Façade Engineering and over 20 years of experience in the UK and internationally, including eight years at Arup in Dubai. Throughout his career, Chouaib has designed, engineered, and...
Senior Facade Engineer, AKT II
Sheldon currently works as a Senior Façade Engineer for AKTII in the Envelopes department and have been a part of the practice for 5 years. In this time, he has worked across a wide variety of project both nationally and...
Director, Effisus
Ricardo Teixeira holds an Engineering Degree from Oporto University, Portugal and Executive MBA from ADEN University, FL USA. With over 23 years of international experience, he has built a distinguished career cross multiple continentes and construction industry sectors. Currently, as...
Director, AL_A
Alice has been a director of AL_A since 2012, having joined the studio as Future Systems in 2006. She has a deep interest in architecture as urban propositions which continues to inform her approach with each new project. Her working...
Director, JRL Group
Kevin Keegan joined John Laing Construction undertaking a five-year modern apprenticeship in construction management. After a twenty year career in main contracting building a full spectrum of projects ranging from low-rise housing through hospitals, offices and onto bridges and power...
Associate Partner, RSHP
Paul is an Associate Partner at RSHP. He has worked on award-winning projects, including Mossbourne Community Academy and Maggie’s Centre West London, which won the Stirling Prize in 2009. Paul co-led RSHP’s Sydney office for five years, designing both the...
Founding Partner, Fassada Steel
Eric Claeys holds a degree as Civil Engineer in Construction from KU Leuven, Belgium, a degree in Industrial Engineering in Public Works from KU Leuven, Belgium, and graduated with a Master in Business Administration from the Vlerick Business School, Belgium....
Project Manager, Olympia
Yvette is Project Manager for Olympia, one of London’s most ambitious regeneration projects. Working closely with the architects, engineers, and key stakeholders, Yvette oversees the £1.3bn site transformation through all phases of design and construction, from contractor appointments and planning...
Director, Rio Architects
A natural leader with extensive experience, Andrew has a substantial portfolio of satisfied clients and exemplar buildings spanning multiple sectors, design stages and project scales. As a Director at Rio, Andrew is known for his work on education-based projects across...
Senior Façade Engineer, Arup
Matteo Lazzarotto is an Engineer and Architect. Throughout his work experiences, he has been the façade project manager of ambitious projects with a proven track record of sustainable design focusing on circular economy, reduction of carbon emissions and high-performance buildings....
Design Director and Senior Associate, Gensler
Ben Minton is a Design Director and Senior Associate at Gensler, bringing over 14 years of comprehensive experience in the architecture and design industry. Specializing in commercial office buildings and mixed-use developments, Ben has made a significant impact on the...
Associate, Ramboll
Harshad is an experienced Façade engineer and architect. Following his masters in Façade Engineering at TU Delft, Netherlands, he has spent few years working for a variety of practices in France, Mumbai and Netherlands prior to joining Ramboll UK in...
Senior Associate, NBBJ
Having worked on both UK and international projects across Office, Mixed-Use and Science and Research sectors, Andrea provides innovative and fresh design ideas and assists both in conceptual design and detail production. With strong communication and presentation abilities, he produces...
Director, Kohn Pedersen Fox
A Design Director at KPF, Brian brings a deep respect for place to each of his projects, with designs informed by their specific contexts through the exploration of detail, materiality and neighbourhood character. With more than 15 years’ experience, his...
Senior Geologist, FMDC
Lisa is a BSc qualified Chartered Geologist and a Fellow of the Geological Society of London.  She joined FMDC in 2021 and has 10 years of industry experience working as a geologist on a wide range of projects from stone...
Façade Engineer, Focchi Group
With almost 10 years in the façade industry, Matteo earned a strong ability in designing complex and high performing façade systems. In the last years he worked on many major projects across London, such as the Phase 2 of the...
Project Director, tp bennett
Accomplished RIBA chartered Architect with over 16 years experience in the architectural design and property sector. Expert in designing and delivering from early stage feasibility to successful built solutions for workplace, masterplanning, retrofit, residential and education. Notable projects: Stonecutter court,...
Managing Partner, Yoo Capital Investment Management
Lloyd Lee is the Managing Partner of YOO Capital, a London-based real estate investment firm. Born in New York, Lloyd holds a degree in Fine Arts: History of Architecture from Harvard University and a master’s in real estate and finance...
Associate, Renzo Piano Building Workshop
DPLG architect based at the Paris agency, Lorenzo Piazza was born in Savona, Italy in 1981. He studied at the University of Genoa and at the Paris Belleville School of Architecture. He joined the Paris agency in 2006, working on...
Consultant, sedak
Joan has developed his career in facades and bespoke glass solutions, contributing to projects worldwide for the past 26 years. He is an engineer in industrial design and holds a master’s degree in marketing. Joan gained expertise in glass, spider...
Founder, Alison Brooks Architects
Alison Brooks is one of the UK’s most highly awarded and internationally acclaimed architects. A native of Guelph, she studied architecture at the University of Waterloo before moving to the UK in 1988. Since founding her practice in 1996 she...
Specification Leader UK, Axalta
Dami Babalola currently serves as the UK Architectural Specifications Lead at Axalta, a global leader in the coatings industry. With a background in architecture and a keen eye for design, Dami has seamlessly transitioned into the world of specifications, where...
Sales Director, Schüco UK & Ireland
With over 25 years of experience in the construction industry, Dan brings a wealth of expertise to the table. As a specialist façade engineer with a Master’s degree in this field, Dan has a deep understanding of the technical performance...
Technical Sales Director, Boston Valley Terra Cotta
Andrew Pries, Technical Sales Director at Boston Valley Terra Cotta, holds a BS in Architecture from the University at Buffalo and a Master of Architecture from the University of Michigan. With a focus on design development and leveraging diverse fabrication...
Business Development Manager – High Rise & Façades, A. Proctor Group
Lewis Stanley joined The A. Proctor Group in 2023 and has specialised in facades in high-rise construction. Lewis has many years of experience in the high-rise sector, focusing on façade design, regulation compliance and innovation. By advocating a systems based...
National Façades Manager, Cosentino UK
As a seasoned professional with 8 years of dedicated experience in the UK’s facade industry, Aaron brings a wealth of expertise to his role as a National Facades Sales Manager for Cosentino. Working closely with accounts across the nation, Aaron...
Founding Partner, Pilbrow & Partners
Pilbrow & Partners is led by Fred Pilbrow, an architect with over 30 years’ experience designing award winning projects in the UK and abroad. His work is shaped by a passion for the craft of building and a belief that...
Partner, Bjarke Ingels Group
Andy Young joined BIG in 2016 as Technical Director of the London office, in 2021 he became Partner. He has over 25 years experience in the design and construction of large-scale projects in the UK and the Middle East. In...
Pre-Construction Services Director, Schüco International
Andreas is a director for Pre-Construction Services at Schüco International KG in London, where he brings his expertise in architectural design and engineering, to bridge the gap in design intent, buildability, and cost control in the early stages of projects...
Associate Director, WSP
David is the Façade Engineering lead at WSP for HS2 Curzon Street station. He has been working closely with Grimshaw Architects and other disciplines since 2018 to develop the building envelope and other façade related items for the project. His...
Director, Patrick Ryan Associates
Patrick is a façade engineering consultant with 35 years’ experience in the façade industry. He launched Patrick Ryan Associates 25 years ago and prior to that he, ran a façade consultancy within a well-known multidisciplinary practice for 10 years. Patrick...
Building Envelope Consultant - Associate Director, Thornton Tomasetti
Leandro joined Thornton Tomasetti in 2015 and has more than 16 years of experience in the design and documentation of façade and roof systems, and site supervision as well as benchmark testing on a range of complex projects around the...
Director of Major Projects, Saint-Gobain Glass
As a prominent figure in the London façade community, David brings over 28 years of experience to his role as Director of Major Projects at Saint-Gobain Glass. Having developed his expertise with specialist façade contractors and as a consultant for...
Design Principal, NBBJ
An architect with 20 years of professional experience, Ingo has led the design and delivery of award-winning projects in the UK and internationally across a diverse range of sectors, including corporate/commercial, higher education, science, healthcare and hospitality. Grounding design in...
Associate Director, BB7
Camille is a chartered Facade Engineer with over 14 years experience delivering facade projects in all sectors. From her beginnings as a building physics specialist, she has developed her knowledge across all aspects of facade engineering to deliver high quality...
Director Pre-Construction Services, Schüco International
Stephen Tanno graduated from The University of Southampton in 1987 and worked as a Consulting Engineer for the next 16 years, including 5 years with Ove Arup in Sydney and 8 years as Group Director with Buro Happold, where he...
Partner, SimpsonHaugh
James is an experienced designer with an excellent eye for detail who works to high standards. He enjoys early project stages and rigorously refining project ideas. When delivering projects, he grasps strategic sequencing and shows clarity of thought. As a...
Director, Henriksen Studio
Thomas has a high level of experience in structural and facade engineering across a wide range of buildings and infrastructure projects. Previous roles include Global Facade Leader at Mott MacDonald Ltd, Technical Director at Waagner-Biro Stahlbau AG, Technical Director at...
Head of Façades, Skanska
Saverio is Head of Façades at Skanska U.K., a leading construction company and developer, where he provides façade technical leadership at all project stages. He acts as a focal point for clients, designers and suppliers alike for all matters related...
Director, FMDC
Duncan Richards is a founding Director of FMDC, after working for Arup for 25 years, leaving as Leader of their Façade Engineering group.  He has extensive experience in many sectors, such as commercial, residential, arts, transport, retail and public buildings. ...
Associate Director | Façade Engineering, FMDC
Matt joined FMDC in early 2024, as a high calibre addition to the company management Team. His capacity for critical thinking, vast built experience as a facade engineer, and drive to achieve exquisite cladding solutions make him a valuable asset...
Director of Facades and Roofs, Wates
With over 35 years of experience within the Building Envelope Sector, Neville is responsible for developing and delivering Wates’ façade and roofing strategy. He has also been the driving force behind the Joint Competence Initiative for the Envelope Sector (JCI),...
Head of Façades, Multiplex
Neil has over 15 years’ experience in the façade industry including 13 years delivering major façade projects in London for main contractors. Neil studied construction management and subsequently an MSc in Façade Engineering and has worked on many iconic buildings...
AIS Global Product/Marketing Segment Manager, Kuraray
Allan Gibson is based in Oxford and for the past 18 years, Allan has managed the supply and specification of specialist materials used in the construction industry in the UK and Middle East. Now responsible for the Trosifol PVB and...
Principal TS&D Scientist, Dow
Valérie provides technical service to the construction design community, including façade system manufacturers, architects and engineers. She has developed a broad expertise in façade engineering, including structural performance, fire safety, thermal or acoustic insulation.  Valérie is active at standardization level...
Director, CWCT
David Metcalfe is a physics graduate with a Master’s degree in Façade Engineering. As Director of CWCT he is responsible for all of the Centre’s technical and training output. He lectures extensively on the subject of building physics, glass and...
Design Director, Thornton Tomasetti
Claudia Farabegoli has more than 20 years of international façade design and consulting experience. Her design credits encompass a wide range of project types, including transportation and aviation, residential and commercial, retail, mixed-use, and sports and cultural facilities. She has...
Partner and Managing Director, Bollinger+Grohmann
Klaas De Rycke joined Bollinger+Grohmann Ingenieure in November 2003. From 2005 onwards, Klaas De Rycke relocated to Paris for Bollinger+Grohmann to assist Dominique Perrault Architects on the Mariinsky Theatre project in St. Petersburg. In 2007 he set up and established...
Passivhaus Designer, Henriksen Studio
Warren is a qualified architect with over 25 years of experience delivering large scale commercial buildings. He also has a degree in business and a Masters in sustainable design from the University of Bath. At Henriksen Studio, his specialises in...
Specification Manager, Effisus
Abdullah Quadri is the Specification Manager for the UK & Ireland, with over 12 years of experience in sustainable architecture and advanced building envelope systems. He specializes in developing and implementing innovative solutions that enhance energy efficiency, sustainability, and overall...
Director - Façade Engineering, Eckersley O'Callaghan
Damian established Eckersley O’Callaghan’s facade engineering group in 2012 and today leads a team of 30 engineers in London while supporting offices in the US, Hong Kong and Sydney. EOC has built a reputation for design and innovation across structures...
Partner | Façade Specialist, Foster + Partners
Neesha Gopal joined Foster + Partners as Partner, Façade Specialist in July 2023 and is based in London, UK. Neesha chartered as an Architect and following several years as a Project and Site based Architect, she specialised in Façade Engineering...
Conference Agenda
  • An exercise of transparency and performance balance in a challenging location
  • Designing to withstand the highest wind and seismic loads
  • Incorporating a double skin on most of the façade to allow transparency in a country (Taiwan) where this is generally not common as the code and energy habits of most façades have small glazing ratio and very dark glass
  • Defence of the ventilated double-skin façade
  • Energy and carbon
  • Great architecture of the future
  • New meets old: Bringing signature architecture to a heritage icon
  • Constructing six buildings above and around an active exhibition centre
  • Working in partnership across design and construction

Damian Rogan

  • Iterative design development, through prototyping and 1:1 modelling
  • Sensitive design which responds to the materiality of the neighbourhood
  • High-performance facades that improve operational energy
  • Factors affecting the sustainability of European limestone selection options for the central London market. Is there a front-runner?
  • High-level sustainability comparison of different stone cladding build methodologies for the London office market
  • Construction ideas for a structural stone façade in the London office market - addressing the whole problem
  • Ultracompact manufacturing technology in Dekton
  • Sustainable façade design with a carbon neutral solution
  • Dekton certifications and reference projects
  • Addressing global issues in the built environment and realizing the potential of terra cotta solutions
  • Materiality and performance benefits of terra cotta façades in modern architecture
  • Terra cotta façade innovations that address global challenges and enhance building performance
  • Addressing complexities: Tackling the integration of new façade systems with existing structures
  • Fire safety standards: Navigating evolving fire safety regulations and their impact on recladding
  • Industry collaboration: Promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and addressing industry knowledge gaps

Ricardo Teixeira

  • Historic context
  • Commercial reality vs quality
  • Improving design with current façade design methods
  • The latest news from CWCT
  • Updated fire guidance
  • Future work
  • Hybrid steel curtain walls, the long-waited disruption in the market?
  • Fire resistance, tower infernos belong to the past
  • Drastic reduction of CO2 emission
  • Redefined sustainability: Not just 0 energy, but also 0 finance cost!
  • Meeting the challenging demands of restoring our natural heritage buildings whilst protecting and preserving them for many more years to come
  • Achieving performance to meet current standards and additional attributes to revive their ability to share their historical value in society
  • Overcoming the risk of security, protecting valuable assets and artefacts within buildings
  • A repositioning of a unique but obsolete brutalist building in Covent Garden that aims to give a second life to a stranded asset maintaining the history of the places
  • Re-build or Re-use? How the development retains as much of the original structures as possible, while transforming its experience, identity, and enhancing performance
  • What are we used to when retaining historic buildings
  • How do we apply this to the retention of modern façades
  • Can we apply this knowledge to the design of current buildings
  • Review of the effectiveness of decarbonisation strategies
  • Analysis of the pros and cons of various glass recovery scenarios
  • Overview of the development of a highly successful glass recovery network
  • Accountability and traceability – The missing link?
  • Case studies to show it working
  • Silicones support circularity
  • Material reuse
  • Design for disassembly
  • The Importance of renovating existing buildings
  • Innovative technologies and approaches
  • Retrofitting existing façades
  • Façade performance monitoring and maintenance
  • Collaboration and future innovations in façade design

Thomas Henriksen

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