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Gerd De Lathauwer is a highly experienced surface technology expert and the Commercial Director at EUROLACKE Powdercoatings. Driven by a passion for sustainable metal protection, Gerd serves as a vital knowledge partner for architects and developers navigating complex world of metal alloys and powdercoating systems and technologies.

With decades of specialized experience spanning the entire value chain of metals and powder coatings, he excels in translating technical possibilities into architectural vision. Gerd frequently collaborates directly with architects to formulate best performing coating systems and precise specification texts for medium to large-scale construction projects, including highly visible building elements that dictate a structure’s overall architecture.

He provides crucial architectural insights on the performance of steel, aluminium, and stainless steel alloys under various climatic conditions, ensuring a perfect balance of aesthetics, structural durability, and total cost of ownership.

As an AMPP Certified Coatings Inspector, his extensive technical expertise covers QualiCoat, QualiSteelcoat, duplex systems on galvanized steel, and essential international standards like ISO12944 and EN1090.

Whether working on innovative projects like refurbishing facades or advising on architectural specifications, Gerd empowers architects with the specialized knowledge needed to achieve sustainable, long-lasting, and visually striking building designs.

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Andreas Tsichlis is a Facade Engineer at Cavazos Facades, focusing on the design and coordination of complex façade systems, as well as the development of passive fire protection strategies for high-rise and demanding building projects.

He is among the founding members of SFE Greece (Society of Facade Engineers) and, through his company, is also a member of ELIPYKA (Hellenic Institute of Passive Fire Protection). His work is centered on a holistic approach to the façade as a system, with particular emphasis on critical interfaces and their performance under fire conditions, bridging the gap between design and construction.

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Peter Rutti is DLR Group’s chief design officer and a member of the firm’s executive leadership team and board of directors. With a relentless focus on design excellence, he guides the firm in fulfilling its promise to elevate the human experience through design. He leads DLR Group’s integrated design practice and is deeply committed to fulfilling the firm’s climate and environment commitments through innovative, functional, and beautiful design. Peter is a passionate advocate for employee-ownership and the growth of design professionals. For more than 20 years, he has served as a guest juror at leading design schools across the West Coast and Southwest and has also contributed as a faculty associate in the Design School at Arizona State University. His recent projects include SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center, Heard Museum Renovations, Shenzhen Opera House SD Competition, and the University of Nevada – Reno, University Arts Building.

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Award-winning architect Öznur Çakır Aydoğan holds a Master of Architecture degree in “Computational Technologies in Architectural Design” from Istanbul Technical University (ITU), where she graduated with her thesis on an interactive sound-responsive kinetic façade module titled “Sound Shield.” Between 2004–2005, she worked at Teğet Architecture, and from 2005–2010 at Tabanlıoğlu Architecture,where she led the design and contributed to the construction documentation of numerous national and international projects, including shopping centers, office buildings, high-rise towers, residences, and hotels.

In 2005, she collaborated with the Norman Foster & Partners team on the Palace of Peace project in Astana, Kazakhstan, while at Tabanlıoğlu Architecture. In 2010, she founded OCADO Architecture in İzmir. Since its establishment, the firm has received numerous national and international awards, including the 2019 ISBS International Sustainable Buildings Symposium Competition, the International Property Awards, the Sign of the City Awards, the Ministry of Industry and Technology Productivity Project Competition, and the 2023 Teknofest Environment, Energy and Climate Technologies Awards. “Sound Shield.” project was granted an Examined Invention Patent by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office in 2022, and subsequently by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in 2024. Her second kinetic façade project, “Fan Morph,& quot; developed in response to climatic data, was granted an Examined Invention Patent by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office in 2026. She integrates her work in interactive design, parametric design, and sustainable architecture under a single vision, striving to bring a new direction to the field.

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Ioanna is an architect with 18 years experience, specializing in green architecture and sustainable design. Excellent knowledge of BIM systems and CAD programs, Ioanna has become our resident expert in masterplan design and urban planning, specializing in environmental design of large-scale developments and buildings. She is responsible for the full project scope, from the initial communications with clients until the completion of construction and the final licensing. Diploma in Architecture Engineering (NTUA), Master (MSc) in Environmental Design of Cities and Buildings (HOU).

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Bhrugu Gangadia is an architect and design strategist known for his distinctive approach to structure-driven aesthetics and iconic built forms. As Director at INI Design Studio, he has led and contributed to a diverse portfolio project across India, delivering architecture that is both visually compelling and technically rigorous.

Specializing in high-performance architecture and structurally driven design innovation, his work is rooted in the belief that efficiency is integral to design excellence. For him, architectural identity emerges from the seamless alignment of structure, space, and performance—creating buildings that are expressive, buildable, and materially efficient.

At the core of his practice is a clear design philosophy based on three components: structure, volumes, and skin. He views structure as expression, shaping identity and performance; volumes and spaces as drivers of meaningful spatial experience; and the skin as a responsive layer enhancing environmental performance and character.

These elements form a cohesive system, reflected in work that integrates engineering precision, spatial clarity, and material intelligence. His contributions include projects such as Potash Tower, Shivalik Curv, and Shilp Twin Towers—demonstrating a consistent pursuit of efficiency, innovation, and enduring architectural impact.

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