214th Edition – Zak World of Façades UAE

Alejandro is a Lead Principal Architect at AtkinsRealis, specializing in the design and development of landmark projects in the Middle East. Currently focused on the Mukaab, the world’s largest building set for completion in 2030, his design approach integrates innovation and...

Yu Si is a Team Leader and Department Design Director at gad. Known for his rigorous approach to design realization and spatial storytelling, Yu Si excels at navigating the complexities of diverse architectural typologies. His philosophy anchors on “Constructed Narrative,”...

Tan Cai is a Senior Partner and Design Director at gad, and a RIBA Chartered Architect. With a portfolio bridging serene cultural resorts and iconic supertall skyscrapers, As a core design leader at gad, Tan Cai possesses a visionary global...

Tony Abi Gebrayel is a partner at MZ Architects. He is the Projects Director of MZ Architects LLC, Abu Dhabi, UAE, and a chief contributor to the company’s design vision. He has been managing the company for 18 years and...

Celeste joined Meinhardt Façade Technology (MFT) – Dubai in 2008 and is now MFT’s Technical Director, bringing over 20 years of experience in façade engineering across the Middle East and Central Asia. She holds a Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering...

Mr. Fan Lee is the founder of Anometal Aluminum Co., Ltd. who has profound expertise in the industry of pre-treated aluminium. Anometal masters the core technology of continuous anodising and has three automatic continuous pre-anodising lines nowadays. With 28 years’...

Maher is a motivated and enthusiastic Glass and Façade Passionate, a Leader with a wide experience in Management, Projects and Sales operations. 18 years with Guardian Glass during which, great wealth of experience and expertise gained, started in Guardian RAK...

Oliver first discovered his passion for unique and challenging projects in 2008 when he first joined the window shading industry as an installer. After graduating from university with a degree in project management, he delved into managing and successfully delivering...

Ed McIntosh is a British-Ecuadorean architect.  He is a Fulbright Scholar and Graduate of Columbia University. Ed has more than 25 years of professional experience with a long standing trajectory in the design of sport & event venues, stadia, arenas...

Since graduating in civil engineering Oliver is involved in the execution of prestigious construction and façade projects mainly in the Middle East, Asia and Africa. For over 18 years in UAE, he gained an appropriate market experience and developed a...

Giovanni has honed his ability to lead complex multidisciplinary projects, coordinating efforts between structural, architectural and technical teams to deliver cohesive and high-quality solutions. As Partner and Middle East Director for Maffeis Engineering, he oversees engineering deliverables and timelines, ensuring...

Franck Derouen is Business Director – General Industrial Middle East, Africa, Russia, Turkey. In addition to this role Mr Derouen is Axalta’s Global Architectural Segment Director. Mr Derouen has 30 years of experience in the industrial coating industry. Prior to...