184th Edition – Zak World of Façades Georgia

184th Edition – Zak World of Façades Georgia, May 22, 2025, Radisson Blu Iveria, Tbilisi

This will be the 184th edition globally and the 1st edition in Tbilisi 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
Chief Commercial Officer, Elita Burji
David Gogichaishvili graduated from the Georgian Technical University. He has over 17 years of experience working in the field of façade system installation and development with various leading construction companies. He has participated in and led approximately 50 large and...
Architect, Artstudio Project
With over eight years of professional experience in architecture, urban planning, and sustainable development, Gvantsa obtained her Master’s degree at several of Europe’s leading public universities, such as the University of Vienna and the University of Copenhagen. Her academic and...
Associate Professor, Ilia State University
Khatuna Khabuliani graduated from Tbilisi State Academy of Art in 1990 – the faculty of art history and theory. She is an associate professor at Ilia State University and visiting professor at Tbilisi State Academy of Art (course of Postmodern...
Associate Partner, MUA - Architecture & Placemaking
Maria Pelangia is an Architect based in Tbilisi. She is an Associate Partner and Design Director at MUA – Architecture & Placemaking. Graduated from Tbilisi State Academy of Arts, M.Arch, and Politecnico di Milano MSc Architecture and Society. Maria began...
Chief Project Officer, Anagi
Goga is an experienced manager and finance professional with over 20 years of work experience in both the private and public sectors. He currently serves as the Managing Partner of Mepster, an engineering company, where heis responsible not only for...
Sales and Specification Manager, Saint-Gobain Glass – Turkey
Ahmet Mumcuoğlu is an experienced sales and specification manager specialized in architectural façade glass. With a background in Civil Engineering and Engineering and Technology Management, he has spent over a decade working with industry leaders such as Saint-Gobain and Şişecam...
Associate Partner and Design Director, MUA - Architecture & Placemaking
Natalia Nebieridze is a Tbilisi-based architect, Associate Partner, and Design Director at MUA – Architecture & Placemaking. Graduated from Ilia State University, M.Arch, also B.Arch, Tbilisi State Academy of Arts – Fine Arts and Architecture. Her work includes architectural and...
Associate Director, AKT II Envelopes
Ioannis is an Associate Director at AKTII Envelopes London, bringing over 11 years of expertise in façade engineering, design management and architecture internationally. He earned his Diploma in Architecture and Engineering with Honours from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. Driven...
Director, Chapman Taylor
Jan has over 20 years’ experience working across a range of large-scale, mixed-use projects in Spain, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa. He joined Chapman Taylor in 2001 and became a Director of the Madrid studio in 2007, where...
Sales Director Outside Eastern Europe and Automotive, Saint-Gobain Glass International
Karim Amrouche is a dynamic Sales Director with 18 years of international experience in the construction sector, leading both sales and marketing teams for several leading global brands of building materials. He is currently Sales Director at Saint-Gobain Glass International...
Director, Zaha Hadid Architects
Manuela, an Italian-born architect, earned her Master’s Degree with Honors at the Architectural Association’s Design Research Laboratory (AADRL). She has taught at the University of Architecture in Venice and the AA in London, is a published author, and has lectured...
Director / Lead Architect, Artstudio Project
With more than 18 years of experience in architecture, urban planning, and sustainable development, Otar holds a Master’s degree from one of Europe’s top institutions — the University of Barcelona. Over the years, he has contributed to a wide spectrum...
Partner, The Architects
Sofia Gasviani (born June 7, 1981, in Tbilisi, Georgia) is an architect with 20 years of experience, primarily practicing in Tbilisi. She is one of the three dedicated partners at +A | The Architects, a firm known for its commitment...
Sales & Marketing Director, Alutech Group
Baltsevich Pavel Leonidovich. Marketing Director of ALUTECH. Experience in the company – 15 years. Oversees the policy of the Group in the field of development of assortment and strategic development, as well as export (markets of Central Asia, Great Britain,...
Project Manager, Kengo Kuma & Associates
Born and raised in Paris, France. Graduate of ENSA Paris Val de Seine and California Polytechnic State University. Started my carrer at KKAA – Kengo Kuma and Associates in Tokyo, contributing to a high-rise building project in Vancouver, Canada. Later...
CEO, Nordfox
Evgeniy Chernyshev is the head of NORDFOX company. In the field of façade construction since 2000. He worked in various companies importing façade materials and subsystems from Europe. Since 2008 he has been the head of NORDFOX. Today, NORDFOX is...
Architectural Consultant, Kuraray
14 years of experience in developing glass technical solutions used in the construction markets of Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the UK. Consulting on the application of laminated safety glass with Trosifol PVB and SentryGlas interlayers on facades and interior...
Managing Director, Priedemann CIS
Thomas Eschenbach, the General Manager of Priedemann branch in Russia, has an engineering background with more than 25 years of experience in the facade construction industry. Much of Thomas’s experience was gained working in the facade engineering field on the...
Co-Founder, FDF Cephe Danışmanlığı
Necdet Bahadır Buluk is the founder of Façade Design Factory (FDF), a leading firm specializing in facade consultancy and engineering services. With a robust background in civil engineering, Bahadir holds a barchelor degree in Civil Engineering from Yildiz Technical University...
General Manager, Werner Sobek Istanbul
Mustafa Alkan is general manager of Werner Sobek’s Istanbul office. Born in the south-west of Germany, he studied Structural Engineering at the University of Karlsruhe and Façade Engineering at the University of Applied Sciences in Augsburg. Having accomplished his diploma,...
General Manager, FMT Façade Consultants
Haldun Yilmaz, has a bachelor degree from Bosphorus University in 1989, and masters degree in Industrial Engineering and has various certificates about Facade Engineering from institutions such as İTÜ and CWCT Bath University, alongside the 33 years of work experience...
Conference Agenda
  • Following the city’s memory - Tracing the historical and cultural fabric
  • Reading the contemporary landscape - Analyzing the urban body of Tbilisi
  • Dialogue with the context - Ethics and practice of spatial engagement
  • Bridging the gap: From planning to execution in sustainable façade design
  • Continuous support: Closing the loop for long-term performance
  • Outstanding results: Case studies
  • Model of cooperation to achieve common goals
  • Innovation center for development and implementation of modern translucent façades
  • Provision of services in the region
  • How to combine maximum sustainability with minimized materials
  • Challenges for the façade with environmental conditions
  • Examples for a sustainable façades
  • Understanding the importance of glass visualization in façade decision-making
  • Glazing comparison: Choosing the right glazing is not just about performance, aesthetics and perception play a crucial role
  • New technologies that aid in selecting the best aesthetics bring us closer to the realistic appearance of the façade
  • Designing for people, places and planet
  • Georgia: Old soul, new adventure
  • Urban regeneration: Transforming cities, enriching communities
  • Performance and sustainability: Balancing energy efficiency, durability, and environmental impact
  • Innovation and materials: Leveraging advanced materials and techniques for optimized façades
  • Function and adaptability: Designing façades that respond to climate, user needs and urban integration
  • Features and capabilities of the modern façade solutions
  • Curtain walls in areas with high wind loads are reliable
  • Global architectural trends. What's on the agenda?
  • Challenges and innovation in our extensive body of work
  • The role of façade design as part of the overall architectural vision
  • Structural glazing and its advantages
  • The global experience and examples of using these solutions in implemented projects
  • The specifics of application in high temperature areas
  • Drawing inspiration from historical architectural elements in contemporary design
  • Adapting traditional typologies to meet modern needs and technologies
  • Finding the balance between heritage and innovation
  • Exploring the emotional impact of familiar architectural forms in contemporary spaces
  • Health and safety requirements
  • Determination of heat treatment type
  • Functionality of handrail integration
  • Design criteria for base profile structure and building fixations
  • Lamination product alternatives and functional differences
  • Sustainable design incorporating green façades
  • Indigenous materials and fabrication methods
  • Optimisation and functionality of the building envelope
  • The challenges in maintaining architectural relevance while integrating contemporary design principles into the local cultural and environmental context
  • Prevalent façade materials in modern construction and historically significant finishing materials
  • Addressing the difficulties of obtaining construction materials locally, including issues related to sustainability, availability, and cost
  • Innovative solutions for refurbishment

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