189th Edition – Zak World of Façades India

This will be the 189th edition globally and the 10th edition in Bengaluru 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 Façade Consultant, WSP
Omar is a highly skilled professional with 15 years of experience in delivering landmark projects in the Middle East. He specializes in signature facade projects with complex geometry and has a deep understanding of the technical requirements and design aesthetics...
Director, DSP Design Associates
Associate Principal & Director, Vernekar Associates
Design Director | Managing Partner, MTDI Group
Deputy Head - Engineering, Schueco India
Harsha is a seasoned professional with over 8 years of experience in façades and fenestration products, specializing in new product development for both Indian and international markets. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University, India. Currently,...
Co-Founder, Architecture Dialogue
Specifications Manager, Jotun Powder Coatings
A professional with over 15 years of experience in the Façade industry and having worked in diverse set of projects ranging from Infrastructure to Residential projects. Deepak brings to you a wide range of solutions that Jotun Powder Coatings can...
Design Manager, Kinlong India
Pradeep SM is a highly experienced professional in the field of façade and fenestration engineering. With his seven years of experience and a master’s degree in Machine Design, he possesses extensive knowledge of structural engineering components of façade systems. As...
Director - India, Eckersley O’Callaghan
Sushant Goel is a postgraduate structural engineer from the University of Stuttgart, with seven years of professional experience in Germany. During this time, he contributed to a diverse range of international projects across the USA, Europe, and the Middle East,...
Head of Engineering, Schueco India
Kushagra Awasthi comes with over 13 years of experience in various aspects of façade and fenestration in both Aluminium and UPVC products. By education, he is a post-graduate in Architecture, integrated with Façade Design, from TH OWL, Germany, and a...
Project Director, Evermark Façades
Nanda has over 17 years of rich experience in various capacities in façade construction projects. He is currently heading Evermark Project Solutions, A Consulting firm as Façade Project Director. Prior to Evermark, he was with Goldman Sachs through C&W as...
Chief Customer Officer, FunderMax
Ashwanii Khanna is a seasoned professional with over 11 years of experience in the facade industry and an overall career spanning 18 years in the construction materials sector. Having worked with esteemed organizations such as Fundermax, Armstrong, and Saint Gobain....
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...
Head of Façade & Access, WSP
Susanna holds a master’s degree in Façade Engineering from the University of Applied Science in Detmold, Germany. In her current position as the Head of Facade Engineering she is responsible for technical and commercial design, competition design documents and managing...
Director, Aluplex
Armed with a Structural Engineering double-degree from Oxford University, Rohan has experience working with Façade and Fenestration companies in Thailand, Spain and South Korea. Leading the operations at Aluplex since 2011, Rohan has been using his strong technical foundations to...
Director, Turner and Townsend
Amudha brings over 23 years of extensive experience in the construction industry, specializing in Project Management, Cost Control, and Commercial Management for capital projects across India. Her deep involvement in multiple large-scale developments has made her a seasoned professional known...
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®...
Founder & CEO, Urban Frames
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,...
Global Strategic Marketing Director, Dow
As the global head of strategy for the teams that develop silicon(e) based solutions which increase energy efficiency, sustainability and design performance of buildings, Jean-Paul’s responsibilities include market strategy development and implementation, innovation and marketing excellence for the Building &...
Co-Founder, Architecture Dialogue
Conference Agenda
  • Double-skin façade Systems
  • Importance of class A & class B materials (Fire protection)
  • Unique applications of cladding in high-rise projects: Balconies, soffits, entrance portals, pergolas, sun-shading elements
  • Efficient design process
  • Design for construction
  • Not just documentation, add values to pre-construction design
  • Technology and innovation to incorporate natural ventilation in continuous glazed façades using passive ventilation technqiues
  • Use of sliding systems within unitised curtainwall systems
  • Maintenance and lifecycle of external façades for residential buildings
  • Case study 1 - Apple store Mumbai
  • Case study 2 - Gulita Mumbai and the Henderson rooftop Hong Kong
  • Coil coating standards and innovations in coating technology
  • Customization of shades and textures
  • Innovative products aiding sustainability
  • Innovative structural glass applications
  • New product introduction Trosifol® ES Pro
  • Sustainability benefits of using SentryGlas® interlayers
  • Carbon neutral façade
  • Case study covering complexity and mastering the demand
  • Beyond silicones
  • Showcasing exposed steel as a refined, expressive façade material—not just structural support
  • Enabling design freedom through Advanced fabrication and modular steel façade systems
  • Real-world examples of precision-crafted façades that reflect architectural intent
  • Optimizing commercial building performance through advanced façade engineering: A multidisciplinary approach
  • Holistic façade design that prioritizes analysis of technical performance and life-cycle considerations
  • Importance of façade maintenance
  • How do innovations in façade technology affect India’s development?

Kushagra Awasthi

Event Details
  • 189th Edition – Zak World of Façades India, July 11, 2025
  • Start Date
    July 11, 2025 8:00 am
  • End Date
    July 11, 2025 5:00 pm
  • Status
    Upcoming
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