217th Edition – Zak World of Façades USA

This will be the 217^th edition globally and the 1^st edition in Phoenix 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

Steve Valev

Associate Principal, Multistudio

An Arizona resident for more than 30 years, Steve Valev has worked across the desert landscape with a deep interest in urban design and the social, cultural, and political forces that shape place. As an Associate Principal and Senior Project...

John Dimmel

Vice President & Steve Valev, Associate Principal, Multistudio

John Dimmel is a Vice President and Senior Design Architect at Multistudio with 30 years of experience and more than 25 years specifically contributing to the firm’s most complex and ambitious design projects. Known for his thoughtful approach, John weaves...

Nicholas Hofstede

Managing Director, Johnston Marklee

Brian Davie

Senior Building Enclosure Consultant, Walker Consultants

Brian is a seasoned architect and consultant with 30 years of expertise in building enclosure consulting, commissioning, sustainability, and energy performance. His portfolio spans a broad range of project types, including K–12 and higher education facilities, healthcare environments, commercial office...

Jay Silveberg

Design Principal, Principal, Gensler

Jay Silverberg serves as the Design Principal of Gensler’s Phoenix office, where he advances an experience-based design approach centered on sustainability, innovation, and meaningful placemaking. With extensive experience across mixed-use environments, entertainment districts, higher education, museums, cultural institutions, and office...

Martha dePlazaola Abbott

Co-Managing Director Principal, Gensler

Martha dePlazaola Abbott is a Principal and the Co-Managing Director of Gensler’s Phoenix office. With over 30 years of experience, Martha’s comprehensive portfolio includes a myriad of “Work-Life” projects encompassing mixed use, multi-family, hospitality, retail and office, from both the...

Tobiasz Staszak

Area Manager - North America, Reynaers Aluminium

Tobiasz Staszak is Area Manager North America at Reynaers Aluminum focused on developing a successful growing market. Having a background in the building industry for 14 years, gaining experience in technology, sales, and value proposition development. For the last 5...