29th Edition – Zak World of Façades Hong Kong

This was the 29th edition globally and 1st edition in the Greater China region. It showcased the latest innovations and challenges in the construction industry pertaining to building envelopes and the latest technological solutions.

Speakers and Panelists

Jean-Paul Moonen

Global Segment Manager - Architectural, Akzonobel

Jean-Paul is the Global Segment Manager Architecture at AkzoNobel. He started his career in the paints and coatings industry in 1997 and has held several marketing and sales positions in different businesses within AkzoNobel. Since 2008 he has been working...

Michael Bourdeau

President - Global Coil & Extrusion, Sherwin Williams

Michael Bourdeau is President, Global Coil & Extrusion for the Sherwin Williams Corporation. Mike joined Sherwin Williams in 1986. Prior to his current role, he held various positions in Sherwin Williams including Director for Global Heavy Machinery, Business Director for...

Karl James

Technical Director, Aedas

Karl is Technical Director at Aedas Hong Kong, with over 17 years professional experience. Karl graduated as an Architect in 1999 and worked initially in London for Terry Farrell and Partners. In 2006 he relocated to the Middle East and...

Andreas Hiersemenzel

Managing Director, HS+A

Andreas was the Managing Director of the renowned curtain wall firm Josef Gartner Asian operations till 2002. His initial façade project was Lloyd’s Insurance Building in London while working at Josef Gartner design department in Germany before. In 2002 Andreas joined...

Christoph Troska

Manager - Global Architecture Segment,, Trosifol® World of Interlayers

He studied core and elementary physics and made his final thesis about thin film coatings. He started his career in 2000, working for R&D at Applied Films in Hanau. At the end of 2001, he joint Pilkington where he had...

Winfried Heusler

Head of Corporate Building Excellence, Schüco International

Winfried Heusler has worked with GARTNER, a façade construction company in Germany, from 1981 to 1998. Afterwards, he has been associated with Schüco International as Technical Director for Aluminium and CTO (Chief Technical Officer). As Sr. VP-Engineering, he oversaw international...

Garry Phillips

Lead Architect, Pace

Garry is Lead Architect at Pace | Architecture, Engineering + Planning and an ARB registered and RIBA chartered architect with 20 years of practical experience, 8 of which based in Hong Kong. Garry’s recent experience includes a position as Project...

John Adams

Project Director, Gammon Engineering & Construction

John is a Project Director for Gammon Construction in Hong Kong and has been working in the construction field in Asia for the past 20 years, beginning his career with the construction of facades at Hong Kong International Airport. He...

Yun Lee

Managing Partner, CN Architectural Terracotta

Yun Lee has led the production set-up, marketing, R&D and sales of CN Ceramic in last 7 years. He has a strong knowledge of architectural terracotta and rich experience of various well-known projects including CTF Finance Tower (KPF), One Shenzhen...

Chia Pan

Director, Ronald Lu & Partners

Chia is a graduate of the Southern California Institute of Architecture. He has more than 20 years of experience in Hong Kong, mainland China, Southeast Asia, South America and the U.S. Chia has been the Lead Architect on a wide...

Maury Wong

Senior Associate, Arquitectonica

Mr. Wong has extensive experience in architectural design developments of varying types, sizes, and locations. He oversees the Architectural Design Team for Arquitectonica’s Hong Kong office. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Washington University in St. Louis...

Lucia Lung

Director, Façades, WSP China Region

Lucia has 34 years’ experience in Building Industry and includes 22 years’ experience in Facade engineering. She has extension experience of design and consultancy in facade engineering and Building Maintenance Unit. She has been involved many major international projects in...

Ada Fung

Deputy Director of Housing Development, Hong Kong Housing Authority

Ms. Ada FUNG is the Deputy Director of Housing. She supervises the Development & Construction Division of the Housing Department, overseeing all facets of work covering project management, planning, design and contract management, as well as establishing operational policies on...

Joel Chan

Director, P&T Group

JOEL CHAN is a Director of P&T GROUP. JOEL is a qualified Architect and Authorized Person in Hong Kong, he has actively participated in Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA), Hong Kong Institute of Urban Design (HKIUD), and Architectural Association...

Zhixu Tran

Technical Director, Schüco Greater China

Mr. Tran is the head of the technical department Greater China. He is initiating and managing the development of windows, doors and façade products for the Chinese market. As well as overseeing all training and technical customer support activities within...

Victoria Cameron

Associate - Façades, BuroHappold Engineering

Victoria is an Associate with the Buro Happold Facades team based in Hong Kong. She has been with Buro Happold for 9 years between London and Hong Kong with experience on projects around the world including UK, Europe, North America,...

Selina Lin

Technical Manager, Hilti Hong Kong

Selina is Technical Manager for passive fire protection in the Engineering Department of Hilti Hong Kong Ltd. In this role, she has provided consultancy on passive fire protection to architects and mechanical and plumbing consultants, including government projects, commercial/residential building...

Alvin Velasco

Mechanical Design Manager, ALT Cladding

Alvin joined the Mechanical Engineering team of ALT in 2011. As the head mechanical engineer, Alvin leads a team that closely works with ALT’s Design Department in ensuring excellent thermal performance of the façade design. As a LEED Accredited Professional...

Francesca Madeo

Associate, Inhabit Group

Francesca graduated from the University of Genova, Italy, in 1998 with a Degree in Architecture. In 2001, Francesca won a scholarship to study for a PhD at Politecnico di Milano, where her degree thesis was on the development of glass...

Jason Paget

Technical Director, Inhabit

Jason has 25 years experience in the façade Industry in the UK, Asia and the Middle East. Initially taking an apprenticeship in the design office of a UK Façade Contractor, he was trained in procurement, fabrication and installation assignments before...

Priyantha Edussuriya

Associate Director, Leigh & Orange Architects

Priyantha has over 20 years of experience in the design and construction of wide range of commercial, institutions, industrial, sports facilities, hospitality and entertainment projects; is particularly experienced in design / project management and administering construction projects. He has demonstrated...

Jeff Tsai

Director, Arup

Jeff has been working in the construction industry for both Architects and Consultants for over 23 years. He progressed into the façade speciality field in 1995 and over the years advanced in his design, testing, fabrication, site supervision and project...

Marius Mariano

Technical Director, Meinhardt Façade Technology

Marius has more than 17 years of experience in façade industry. He has worked with reputable local curtain wall companies and later, joined a renowned global façade specialist. He has, over the years, acquired extensive skills and knowledge in various...

Tony Ip

Deputy Director of Sustainable Design, Ronald Lu & Partners

Tony Ip is the Deputy Director of Sustainable Design of Ronald Lu & Partners (RLP), Registered Architect (HK), AP (Architect), HKIA, HKIUD, PIA, BEAM Pro, BREEAM AP, LEED AP BD+C & Neighbourhood Development and WELL AP. He has demonstrated a...

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