195th Edition – Zak World of Façades Saudi Arabia

This will be the 195th edition globally and the 5th edition in Jeddah 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
Elie Khoury
Director - Project Management, Khatib & Alami
A Project Management Director with over 30 years of experience in Architecture, management and construction. Throughout my career, I’ve led major developments across the Middle East and Gulf region, from residential and commercial to hospitality, cultural, and mixed-use projects. I’ve...
Abdulaziz Afandi
Chair of Department of Architecture, King AbdulAziz University
Architect with a Ph.D. in Engineering and academic degrees in Architecture (B.Arch, M.Arch), bringing over 15 years of experience in architectural design, consulting, and academic leadership. Led quality systems and digital transformation at the Faculty of Architecture and Planning, King...
Mohamed Afifi
Senior Portfolio Manager Technical Director, Saudi Diyar Consultants
I am an Architect with over 25 years of experience in the design and management of diverse projects. I currently serve as a Senior Portfolios Manager at Saudi Diyar Consultants, where I oversee a range of large-scale developments. My expertise...
Mohammad Al Mohazam
Sales and Estimation Manager, Premium for Aluminum and Glazing
Mohammad Almohazam is the Sales and Estimation Manager at PREMIUM, where we drives the company’s façade business line across some of Saudi Arabia’s most ambitious developments. With a background in estimation and over five years of dedicated façade experience, I...
Ahmed Abdulazeem Felimban
Head of Alumni Relations, Architecture and Planning Faculty, King AbdulAziz University
Mostafa Jafar Sabbagh
Founder & President, Sabbagh Engineering Consultants & Associates
Dr. Mostafa J. Sabbagh is a distinguished academic, an experienced architect, a LEED AP, a sustainability champion, and a heritage enthusiast. Serving as an Ass. Professor of Architecture at the Faculty of Architecture and Planning, King AbdulAziz University, he holds...
Mohammad Abu Al Kheir
Executive Manager, AluVerse
With over 20 years leading at aluminium Façades, I oversee the Aluminum Façade Division, driving operational excellence and project success. My tenure has been marked by a robust handle on vendor sourcing, which has been pivotal in streamlining our supply...
Simon Gathercole
Partner, Allies and Morrison
A Partner at Allies and Morrison, Simon Gathercole is an experienced architect and masterplanner. Currently based in London, he has been leading major projects in the Middle East for over 15 years, including 3 years based in Doha during the...
Celeste Gariando
Technical Director, Meinhardt Façade Technology
Celeste joined Meinhardt Façade Technology in 2008 and is now MFT’s Technical Director, bringing over 20 years of experience in engineering—17 of which are focused on façade design across the Middle East and Central Asia. She began her career in...
Eiad Shami
Principal Consultant–FLS KSA Lead, WSP
Eiad Shami leads the Fire and Life Safety team in Saudi Arabia for WSP in the Middle East, specializing in fire risk management for evolving urban landscapes, including hospitality and tourism-driven developments. With extensive experience in fire safety design for...
Fernando Rial Ponce
Studio Design Director, KEO Design
Fernando Rial Ponce is Head of Studio Design at KEO International Consultants in Doha, with over 23 years of international architectural experience across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. He began his career in Spain and later held senior roles...
Francesca Rossi
Associate | Facade Engineer, Buro Happold
Francesca Rossi is an Associate Façade Consultant at Buro Happold in Riyadh, with international experience in the façade industry. She previously spent eight years with a specialist consultancy in London, where she honed her ability to deliver practical, efficient designs...
Musa Seyhan
Architectural Projects Manager, Şişecam
Musa worked at Orgadata for ten years in sales, training, product development, and marketing. During this time, he interacted with hundreds of customers in more than twenty countries. At Çuhadaroğlu, he prepared tender packages for large-scale construction projects, joined tender...
Usman Ahmed
Sales Manager and Specification Saudi Arabia, Saint-Gobain Glass
Usman Ahmed is the Sales and Specification Manager for Saudi Arabia and Bahrain at Saint-Gobain Glass. With over 12 years in the group and 7 years in the Middle East, he has played a key role in expanding the business...
Manoj Divakaran
Founder/Managing Director, Mitrex and Empereal Energy
Manoj Divakaran has over 35 years of outstanding track record as a business leader and entrepreneur and is currently recognised as a thought leader in the renewable energy and water industries. He has successfully incubated various innovative ventures and projects...
Joan Tarrús
Consultant, sedak
Joan is a consultant at sedak , providing guidance to architects and facade engineers on innovative and complex designs. With 26 years of experience in facades and custom glass solutions, he has contributed to projects across the globe. Joan holds...
Dinesh Kumar
International General Manager, Saint-Gobain Glass
Dinesh Kumar Nalukurti is a professional with over two decades of experience in the building materials industry. He recently took the position of General Manager for Saint-Gobain Glass International in charge of the glass business in North America, Middle East,...
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...
Ben Runhaar
Product & Marketing Manager, AGC Chemicals Europe
Ben Runhaar is the Product Manager for LUMIFLON and ETFE Film for AGC in the EMEA Region. In his over 20-year career, he held functions in sales, marketing and product management in different parts of the world. In 2013 he...
Ron Hull
Global Director - High Performance Products, Kuraray
Ron Hull, P.E, CDT® is the Global Director of High-Performance Products for Kuraray. Ron is based in the USA and holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering and a Master’s in Business Administration. He currently serves on the Board of Directors...
Conference Agenda
  • Reinterpreting environmental data into façade design performance
  • From static envelopes to adaptive vertical ecosystems
  • Where passive strategy meets expressive geometry
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  • Innovative structural glass projects
  • New innovations in structural glass interlayers
  • Sustainability benefits of using structural glass interlayers
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  • Hanging Complexity: Unveiling the engineering of a suspended façade system in a structure often overlooked architecturally/li>
  • 13 Meters at a Time: Movement, fixing strategy and bracket restraints in response to structural behavior
  • Shaped Glass, Unified Vision: Integrating diverse glazing types into a harmonized architectural language
  • Case studies of projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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  • Design with solar façades
  • Superior façades and net zero buildings
  • Positive energy buildings
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  • Oversized: Excellence in large-scale glass fabrication
  • Transparency & opacity: Pushing architectural glass through advanced tempering & lamination, while integrating exclusive materials such as marble, metals, and real gold
  • Iconic applications in high-profile Middle East architecture
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  • Enhancing façade performance with modern construction
  • Preserving identity: Challenges & opportunities in heritage façade retrofits
  • Circular façade strategies and barriers to implementation
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  • 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
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  • How Saudi Arabia’s architectural character guidelines present a unique opportunity for façade innovation
  • How can modern methods of construction be harnessed to deliver contemporary buildings of local character at scale? What is the role of retrofit?
  • Reflecting on our work in the UK and Saudi Arabia and speculating on promising areas for development in design
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  • Energy performance indicators in a glass façade
  • Optical performance indicators in a glass façade
  • Case studies
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  • Challenges in contemporary façade design
  • Reinterpreting traditional architectural elements in innovative ways
  • Balancing modernization with heritage preservation
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  • Understanding SBC & SFC requirements for façade systems
  • Fire testing, material compliance, and local challenges
  • Bridging architectural vision with code-conforming design
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  • Fluorinated resins for ultradurable coatings, passing the highest standards
  • ETFE film: Setting the standard for light weight architectural roof and façade films
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  • Sustainability practices
  • Integrating solar power with architecture
  • Elevating urban living through smart façade design: South Heights
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  • How early involvement of façade contractors can mitigate design risks, ensure material availability, and optimize cost
  • Strategies for making a business case to clients that early engagement of façade contractors reduces long-term project risks and delays
  • Examples of successful case studies where early collaboration has improved project outcomes
  • Explore how BIM (Building Information Modeling) and digital tools can facilitate this early engagement effectively

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