176th Edition – Zak World of Façades Singapore

176th Edition – Zak World of Façades Singapore, March 26, 2025, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

This will be the 176th edition globally and the 5th edition in Singapore 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
Drishti Kulshreshtha
Associate, DP Design
Combining professional expertise with a dedication to serving others, Drishti actively volunteers her time and skills to initiatives that uplift local communities and foster meaningful connections. Born into a multi-ethnic household and raised across various cities in India, she has...
Kevin Sturrock
Director, DP Lighting
Kevin specialised in architectural illumination design upon graduation, furthering his lifelong passion & fascination with Light. His 37 years experience in the art & science of Light has seen him responsible for some of the most highly creative & innovative...
Davide Petucco
Head of Contract Development - APAC, Florim
Having a master’s degree in in Civil Engineering from the University of Bologna (Italy), Davide is a registered Professional Engineer with more than 15 years of experience in the planning, design and construction management, specialized in cladding solutions. Currently working...
Nik Pase
Director, The Oval Partnership
Nik is a highly committed architect with extensive work experience working in the industry for over 20 years with expertise in retail, master planning, mixed use, residential and retail interior design. Working as an architect on a diverse range of...
Khoo Teik Rong
Associate Director, RSP
Teik Rong is deeply committed to bridging the gap between architectural practice and academia through meaningful dialogue and collaboration. He advocates for a thoughtful approach to architecture that harmonizes meticulous craftsmanship, innovative problem-solving, and dynamic teamwork. With extensive global experience,...
Mark Gregory Domens
Vice President - Design, ALT
Armed with experience in façade design, engineering and construction, Mark leads our design department’s endeavors. His attention to detail and practical insights gained from previous exposure to construction projects contribute significantly as a team leader. Bringing hands-on experience to the...
Fiona Chua
Vice President, CapitaLand
Fiona brings 26 years of expertise in project management, development, and asset enhancement, with a proven track record of delivering iconic and complex projects in Singapore and China. She is currently leading Geneo, the latest phase in CapitaLand’s multistage rejuvenation...
Alan Lau
Associate, Foster and Partners
Alan’s design approach sees architecture as a form of thinking rather than the thinking of form. Extending beyond just buildings and its environmental impacts, engaging external fields such as arts, politics, and business to develop new intelligent outcomes. While working...
Law Kai Xiang
Associate, DP Architects
Law Kai Xiang is an architectural designer and Associate at DP Architects who views architecture as a reflective practice – a continual process of questioning, challenging, and discovery. He believes meaningful design begins with the right questions, rooted in empathy,...
Vanessa Baey
Associate Director, Kyoob Architects
Vanessa graduated with a master’s degree in architecture from the National University of Singapore and has over 10 years of local experience. Her strength is in residential projects, and she has led and completed several large-scale developments. She was involved...
Alexander Han
CTO, Beijing Jangho Intelligent PV Technology
Alexander Han built Jangho Photovoltaic’s comprehensive design team from scratch, covering modules, electrical, photovoltaic, curtain wall, cladding, and structural design. He has led over 30 BIPV (Building Integrated Photovoltaic) projects and specializes in integrating photovoltaic systems with building envelopes. He...
Albert Jané Toset
APAC Regional Technical Manager, Knauf Aquapanel
Albert is a civil engineer graduated in the Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya (UPC) and has masters in structural design. He has worked in the Formwork Industry for 5 years and currently moved to the Drywall Cement Boards industry for almost...
Zakiah Supahat Züge
Associate Principal, Populous
As an Associate Principal with a keen focus on Design, Zakiah constantly pushes the boundaries of architectural expression, continually challenging the notion of what constitutes good design. Zakiah champions the role of Architects in the design process and having worked...
Chia Siew Peng
Senior Technical Manager, AGC Asia Pacific
Dr Chia Siew Peng is the senior technical manager at AGC, with a strong focus on providing technical support and leading research and development efforts in the field of AGC Chemicals fluoroproducts. With nearly a decade of experience at AGC,...
Brahmono Aji
Associate Director, Broadway Malyan
Aji Brahmono is an Associate Director at Broadway Malyan, renowned for his passion for architectural design and hisinnovative approach. With over 10 years of experience, Aji has developed a deep understanding of local values and interests,which he seamlessly integrates into...
Alberto Fiorenzi
Founder and Inventor, i-Mesh
After thirty years in the Yacht industry, in a multifaceted career made up of software, machine tools, design objects, sailing boats, textiles and various materials designed for their functionality and durability, in 2013 he created the technical i-Mesh textile, which...
Mathieu Meur
Director, DP Façade
Mathieu Meur provides strategic and technical leadership as the director of DP Façade. Through his training as a multi-disciplinary engineer, and subsequent years of experience heading the largest façade consultancy practise in the world, he has developed extensive knowledge of...
Christoph Troska
Global Manager New Market Development, Kuraray
He studied core and elementary physics and made his final thesis about thin film coatings. He started his career in 2000, working for R&D at Applied Films in Hanau. At the end of 2001, he joint Pilkington where he had...
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,...
Michael Chin
Principal | Technical Specialists and Façade Engineering Leader, Arup
With over 20 years of experience in the building industry, Michael Chin serves as a principal and group leader at Arup Singapore. In his role, he oversees the Technical Specialists teams, which encompass a broad range of disciplines including lighting,...
Andreas Geyer
Managing Director, seele
Since graduating in architecture in 1996 Andreas is involved the execution of prestigious façade projects mainly in Asia. His first project was with seele in 1997, the Shanghai Grand Theatre, at the time a cutting edge cable-truss construction. Between 2000...
Simon Chan
Technical Director, Far East Façade, President, Hong Kong Façade Association
Simon is the Technical Director of Far East Façade (Hong Kong) Ltd. With over 30 years of experience in curtain wall design, he has extensive and profound knowledge in the façade industry. Throughout the years, he successfully designed and tested...
Owen Wee
Associate Director - Architecture & Design, SJ Group | Associate Director, SAA Architects
Owen Wee has been working in the architecture field since graduating and has been involved in a wide range of projects that include Master Planning, public housing, private housing and NUS SDE Zero Energy Building. With more 20 years of...
Michele Pasca di Magliano
Director, Zaha Hadid Architects
Michele is currently directing several major ongoing projects throughout Asia, including the Singapore New Science Centre recently won in competition, and a confidential tower, also in Singapore. His current portfolio also include a private penthouse in Beijing, the development of...
Charu Kokate
Senior Partner, Safdie Architects
Guided by purpose, Charu Kokate envisions architecture as a catalyst for positive change, creating ripples that extend across communities, neighborhoods, and cities. As Senior Partner and Director of Safdie Architects’ Singapore office, she plays a pivotal role in advancing the...
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Conference Agenda
  • Innovative production process: Discover the cutting-edge technology behind Sintered Stone and how it redefines cladding materials
  • Unmatched technical features & benefits: Explore its durability, sustainability, and superior performance compared to traditional options
  • Real-world applications: How architects and designers have transformed spaces in remarkable case studies
Speakers:
  • Developer’s vision
  • Innovative green oasis
  • Sustainable façade design
Speakers:
  • The Henderson, Hong Kong
  • Brisbane New Performing Arts Venue
  • Prada ION Orchard
Speakers:
  • Efficient design process
  • Design for construction
  • Not just documentation, add values to pre-construction design
Speakers:
  • Photovoltaic panels in various shapes, colors, textures, and finishes: Decorative effects can replace various traditional building exterior materials such as stone cladding, metal panels and cement boards
  • Not just modules: BIPV needs system solutions
  • BIPV system consulting services
Speakers:
  • How design-driven approach contributes to the advancement of the façade industry, high standards and challenging designs to push trough innovation
  • High performing façades and the manufacturing challenges in the era of 3D design and documentation: Precision, tolerances and delivery
  • A sustainable model with façade geometry and material contributing to passive systems and the process to reach Net Zero
Speakers:
  • Conceptualising, designing and executing the structure that takes the shape of a 17-meter-high sphere clad in recycled disks creating a multi-sensorial exhibition showcasing actions and innovations that encourage a more sustainable future
  • Design and Integration of smart technologies and sustainability
  • How the project complements Singapore’s vision for a smart future
  • Challenges faced and innovations implemented

Mathieu Meur

Moderator:
Panelists:
  • Façade as a community identity
  • The living façade
Speakers:
  • Impact of typhoons on high-rise buildings
  • Key design considerations for high-rise façade in typhoon-prone areas
  • Challenges and solutions
Speakers:
  • Building Information Modeling (BIM) applications to the façade industry
  • Design and fabrication of cold bent double curved glass panel
  • Design, fabrication and installation challenges of free form double curved metal cladding and hyperbolic UHPC cladding
  • Building-integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) applications to the façade industry
Speakers:
  • Selecting the right interlayer
  • Good practices of lamination
  • Reducing CO2 footprints
Speakers:
  • Key findings from the study: Comparing conventional and drywall exterior wall systems
  • Performance analysis of drywall exterior wall systems
  • Case studies showcasing high performance, aesthetic appeal, and modern design integration
Speakers:
  • Proven durability and longevity
  • Design freedom with aesthetic excellence
  • Sustainability and environmental responsibility
Speakers:
  • Standing out in a high-rise skyline
  • Integration into city grain and street activation
  • Responsible design through material choices and strategies
Speakers:
  • What's i-Mesh?
  • Façade systems and installations: Focus on Expo 2020 Dubai and H&M projects
  • i-Mesh: Redefining textiles, shaping architecture and design for outdoor and indoor solutions
Speakers:
  • Which are the most challenging current demands?
  • Will demands and complexity increase or decrease in tomorrow's façades?
  • What innovation is required to address such challenges?

Owen Wee

Moderator:
Panelists:
Associate Partners
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