About The Event

Zak World of Façades is an international conference series on façade design & engineering. The event has attracted over 29,000 delegates across its 100+ completed editions as on date. It is designed as a one day conference and is currently being organised in over 30 countries in the Middle East (UAE, Qatar, Kuwait & Saudi Arabia), South Asia (India & Sri Lanka), South East Asia (Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam & Indonesia), East Asia (Hong Kong, South Korea, China & Japan), Africa (Kenya, Egypt, Morocco & South Africa), Europe (United Kingdom, France, Germany, Poland, Turkey, Ireland, Denmark & Sweden), Australasia (Australia & New Zealand) and North America (USA & Canada).

This edition is the 114th global edition and the 4th edition in Singapore which will showcase sustainable innovations and challenges in the construction industry pertaining to the building envelope and will also display latest technological solutions from leading solution providers.

Visit www.zakwof.com for details of the previously executed events.

Who Should Attend

The event is ideal for Architects, Developers, General/Main Contractors, Façade Consultants, Façade Contractors, Sustainability/ESD Consultants, Fire Consultants, Glass Processors, Structural Consultants, Cost Consultants, Quantity Surveyors, PMC’s and related building specifiers.


Insightful Dialogues & Networking

Hear from experts in the domain of façade design, engineering, procuring and execution on their views on constructing high-performance, safe, sustainable and long lasting façades with the latest techniques and tools available. Also, network with other industry peers and leading manufacturers & solution providers to the façade industry.


Key Numbers

114

Edition

30

Speakers and Panelist

4

Sessions

1

Day

Speakers

Our speakers and panelists are domain experts and will ensure that the content presented at the event is meaningful with key takeaways to ponder upon. Initial list of speakers, more to be added as we progress.

Agnes Koltay

Agnes Koltay

Director,
Koltay Façades

Agnes Koltay

Director, Koltay Façades

Topic: Tips on How to Design and Build Well Performing Building Façades

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Andreas Geyer

Andreas Geyer

Managing Director,
Seele South East Asia

Andreas Geyer

Managing Director, Seele South East Asia

Topic: Complex 3D Shaped Steel & Glass Structures

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Arun Madappallath

Arun Madappallath

General Manager – South Asia,
Serge Ferrari

Arun Madappallath

General Manager – South Asia, Serge Ferrari

Topic: Lightweight, Energy-Saving Fabric Façades for New and Renovation Projects

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Ben Moo

Ben Moo

Built Environment Sector Leader - ASEAN and East Asia, Mott MacDonald

Ben Moo

Built Environment Sector Leader - ASEAN and East Asia, Mott MacDonald

Topic: Designing Low Carbon Façades For a More Sustainable Future

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Christine Chan

Christine Chan

Associate Director,
DP Lighting

Christine Chan

Associate Director, DP Lighting

Topic: Lazada HQ: Recladding an Existing Building

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Davide Petucco

Davide Petucco

Head of Contract Development - APAC,
Florim

Davide Petucco

Head of Contract Development - APAC, Florim

Topic: A Revolutionary Cladding Material: Sintered Stone

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Franck Derouen

Franck Derouen

Global Segment Director - Architectural,
Axalta Coating Systems

Franck Derouen

Global Segment Director - Architectural, Axalta Coating Systems

Topic: Sustainable Solutions in Powder Coating

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Kyo Suk Lee

Kyo Suk Lee

Associate Director,
MVRDV

Kyo Suk Lee

Associate Director, MVRDV

Topic: What’s Next Façade?

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Lorayne Lie

Lorayne Lie

Head - Asset Management,
ARA Private Funds | Real Estate

Lorayne Lie

Head - Asset Management, ARA Private Funds | Real Estate

Topic: Lazada HQ: Recladding an Existing Building

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Malvinder Singh Rooprai

Malvinder Singh Rooprai

Senior Technical Program Manager - APAC,
Kuraray

Malvinder Singh Rooprai

Senior Technical Program Manager - APAC, Kuraray

Topic: Security Glazings with Advanced Interlayer Solutions

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Mathieu Meur

Mathieu Meur

Director,
DP Façade

Mathieu Meur

Director, DP Façade

Topic: Lazada HQ: Recladding an Existing Building

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Matthew Penrose

Matthew Penrose

Executive Vice President,
Vector Foiltec

Matthew Penrose

Executive Vice President,
Vector Foiltec

Topic: How ETFE Delivers High Performance, Lightweight, Structurally Efficient and Sustainable Building Envelopes

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Michael Chin

Michael Chin

Principal | Façade Engineering Leader,
Arup

Michael Chin

Principal | Façade Engineering Leader, Arup

Topic: Future of Façades in a Decarbonized Buildings Industry

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Nancy Somera

Nancy Somera

Managing Director,
ALT

Nancy Somera

Managing Director, ALT

Topic: Simplifying Complex Façade Design

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Nicolas Medrano

Nicolas Medrano

Design Principal,
SOM

Nicolas Medrano

Design Principal, SOM

Topic: An Evolution of the Mixed Use Building

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Qiaoyan Li

Qiaoyan Li

Principal ESD Consultant,
Surbana Jurong

Qiaoyan Li

Principal ESD Consultant, Surbana Jurong

Topic: Designing Low Carbon Façades For a More Sustainable Future

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Steven Van Leynseele

Steven Van Leynseele

Area Sales Manager,
Renson

Steven Van Leynseele

Area Sales Manager, Renson

Topic: Natural Ventilation in High Rise Buildings

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Tan Chee Yong

Tan Chee Yong

Director,
DP Architects

Tan Chee Yong

Director, DP Architects

Topic: Lazada HQ: Recladding an Existing Building

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Tan Szue Hann

Tan Szue Hann

Head - Sustainability | Dy. GM - Sustainable Urban Renewal, Keppel Land

Tan Szue Hann

Head - Sustainability | Dy. GM - Sustainable Urban Renewal, Keppel Land

Topic: Designing Low Carbon Façades For a More Sustainable Future

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Theodore Chan

Theodore Chan

Senior Director,
CIAP Architects

Theodore Chan

Senior Director, CIAP Architects

Topic: Designing Low Carbon Façades For a More Sustainable Future

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Thomas Fruhmann

Thomas Fruhmann

Director | Technical Brand Ambassador Grid2Shell,
Schueco

Thomas Fruhmann

Director | Technical Brand Ambassador Grid2Shell, Schueco

Topic: Pre-Construction Services for Building Envelopes (PCS)

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Tina Qiu

Tina Qiu

Director,
PLP Architecture

Tina Qiu

Director, PLP Architecture

Topic: A Life Centric Approach to Design

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Dr. Veronika Shabunko

Dr. Veronika Shabunko

Head of Market Development - South East Asia,
Grenzebach Envelon GmbH

Dr. Veronika Shabunko

Head of Market Development - South East Asia, Grenzebach Envelon GmbH

Topic: New Design Options with Coloured Photovoltaics for Net-Zero Future

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Wei Yap Ooi

Wei Yap Ooi

Director,
SAA Architects

Wei Yap Ooi

Director, SAA Architects

Topic: Designing Low Carbon Façades For a More Sustainable Future

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Schedule

The event agenda is split into multiple sessions separated by networking break-out sessions.

Session 1
(08:50 - 10:30)

08.00 - 08.50
Delegate Registration & Networking
08.50 - 09.00
Welcome Address
09.00 - 09.30
Future of Façades in a Decarbonized Buildings Industry

What is embodied carbon and how it is being counted and calculated

Balancing carbon spent building versus savings in service

Examples on how our developed tools and methodologies are helping to revolutionise the way we design


Michael Chin
Principal | Façade Engineering Leader, Arup
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09.30 - 10.00
A Life Centric Approach to Design

Using biophilic design to create comfort in a meaningful and adaptable architecture

A low carbon approach: Integrated engineered solutions

Designing spaces to maximize building operation for the benefit of the greater community


Tina Qiu
Director, PLP Architecture
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10.00 - 10.15
How ETFE Delivers High Performance, Lightweight, Structurally Efficient and Sustainable Building Envelopes

An introduction to projects, details, technology & advantages for ETFE façades & building envelopes

Fire, thermal, light and wind load performance with ETFE

Review of the latest global projects and SE Asia Projects

Case study of ETFE and steel structure retrofitting for Clarke Quay rejuvenation; including thermal studies, CFDs and actual monitoring of existing and new ETFE


Matthew Penrose
Executive Vice President, Vector Foiltec
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10.15 - 10.30
Complex 3D Shaped Steel & Glass Structures

Engineering considerations

Fabrication technologies

Installation challenges


Andreas Geyer
Managing Director, Seele South East Asia
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10.30 - 11.05
Networking Tea / Coffee Break


Session 2
(11.05 - 13.00)

11.05 - 11.20
Lightweight, Energy-Saving Fabric Facades for New and Renovation Projects

Why fabric façades?

Understanding fabric façade compliance with local Building Code Regulations in Singapore

Energy savings potential in Southeast Asia


Arun Madappallath
General Manager – South Asia, Serge Ferrari
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11.20 - 11.45
Pre-Construction Services for Building Envelopes (PCS)

What does PCS bring to the table and why to invite others to the party?

PCS from a building envelope system manufacturer. Biased?

PCS case studies: Residence - Tower - Skylight

Introducing Grid2Shell (G2S)

CO2 Offset through G2S


Thomas Fruhmann
Director | Technical Brand Ambassador Grid2Shell, Schueco
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11.45 - 12.15
An Evolution of the Mixed Use Building

A brief history on mixed-use buildings

Guoco Tower: The city's room

Elementum: The living laboratory

8 Shenton: The "3-minute building"


Nicolas Medrano
Design Principal, SOM
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12.15 - 13.00
Panel Discussion: Designing Low Carbon Façades For a More Sustainable Future

Moving beyond operational carbon and looking at embodied carbon

Designing buildings with low carbon strategies and materials to reduce embodied carbon

How can the existing code and standard aide low carbon design?

Current status quo of the Singapore market on embodied carbon approach and the way forward


Moderator
Ben Moo
Built Environment Sector Leader - ASEAN and East Asia, Mott MacDonald
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Panelist
Tan Szue Hann
Head - Sustainability | Dy. GM - Sustainable Urban Renewal, Keppel Land
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Panelist
Qiaoyan Li
Principal ESD Consultant, Surbana Jurong
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Panelist
Theodore Chan
Senior Director, CIAP Architects
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Panelist
Wei Yap Ooi
Director, SAA Architects
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13.10 - 14.00
Networking Lunch Break


SESSION 3
(13.50 - 15.35)

13.50 - 14.15
What’s Next Façade?

Contextualized façade design

Mega atrium façade design

Reflected façade design


Kyo Suk Lee
Associate Director, MVRDV
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14.15 - 14.35
Tips on How to Design and Build Well Performing Building Façades

Frequently missed aspects

Building for the future

Examples from our practice

An architect’s wishlist


Agnes Koltay
Director, Koltay Façades
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14.35 - 14.50
New Design Options with Coloured Photovoltaics for Net-Zero Future

Electricity generation as an additional function of façades

Solar Architecture with innovative solar technology

Cost-effective solutions


Dr. Veronika Shabunko
Head of Market Development - South East Asia, Grenzebach Envelon GmbH
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14.50 - 15.05
Natural Ventilation in High Rise Buildings

Hybrid ventilation

World-wide reference projects


Steven Van Leynseele
Area Sales Manager, Renson
View Profile
15.05 - 15.20
Sustainable Solutions in Powder Coating

Sustainability

Performance

Aesthetic


Franck Derouen
Global Segment Director - Architectural, Axalta Coating Systems
View Profile
15.20 - 15.35
Security Glazings with Advanced Interlayer Solutions

Spallshield® for lighter, thinner & more durable bullet resistant glazings

Anti-Intrusion glazings

Blast resilient glazings


Malvinder Singh Rooprai
Senior Technical Program Manager - APAC, Kuraray
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15.35 - 16.00
Networking Tea/Coffee Break


Session 4
(16.00 - 17.35)

16.00 - 16.20
Simplifying Complex Façade Design

Evolving trends in façade design

Understanding and preserving the architect’s design intent throughout the design process

Redeveloping existing façade design


Nancy Somera
Managing Director, ALT
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16.20 - 16.35
A Revolutionary Cladding Material: Sintered Stone

The production processes

Technical features and advantages

Case studies


Davide Petucco
Head of Contract Development - APAC, Florim
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16.35 - 17.30
Lazada HQ: Recladding an Existing Building

The Lazada One Office in Singapore, formerly known as the Manulife Centre, is the result of a complete makeover which has seen the transformation of a dated 1980’s design into an icon of modernity. This diverse panel will convey the experiences shared across the project covering the Developer, Architect, Façade Consultant, Lighting Designer and Contractor.

To build new or repurpose an existing building?

Opportunities and challenges of A&A projects

Technical and aesthetic outcomes


Moderator
Mathieu Meur
Director, DP Façade
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Panelist
Tan Chee Yong
Director, DP Architects
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Panelist
Christine Chan
Associate Director, DP Lighting
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Panelist
Lorayne Lie
Head - Asset Management, ARA Private Funds | Real Estate
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17.30 - 17.35
Vote of Thanks & End of the Conference
17.35 - 18.35
Post Event Networking (by Schueco)



The programme is correct at time of publishing. However, given the seniority of our speakers and the nature of their roles, speakers may subsequently substitute or excuse themselves from the programme. This is always regrettable, and we will always try to replace the speaker with a speaker with equivalent insight. You can find the most up-to-date programme on this website.




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Image Gallery

Images from a select previous global editions of Zak World of Façades


Video Gallery

Snippets from a select previous global editions of Zak World of Façades

  • New York 2022
  • Kuala Lumpur 2022
  • Toronto 2022
  • London 2021
  • Dubai 2021
  • Sydney 2019
  • Manchester 2019

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about the event.

A limited number of complimentary seats on first come first serve basis are reserved for Architects, Façade Consultants, Developers, Government Officials, Project Management Consultants, Main Contractors, Sustainability Consultants, Fire Consultants, Façade Contractors, Cost Consultants, etc. The online registration process needs to be followed to attain your entry pass for the event. Please note that the complimentary seats allocation are under the jurisdiction of the organizers. If you are a product/material supplier and intend to attend the conference, there would be a delegate fee of SGD 700 applicable per delegate.

The online registration acts as an “Interest” for attending the conference. An internal system evaluates the registrations received and issues the confirmation/entry pass accordingly. The online registration alone DOES NOT stand confirmed without a confirmation/entry pass email from the organizers.

If successfully approved, the confirmation number/pass is sent within 3-4 working days of registration or earlier. It is advisable to check your spam/junk folders as there maybe chances of the email landing in those folders. If you have not received your confirmation within the stipulated timeframe, please write to the organisers/reply on the acknowledgment email to check on the status.

It is highly recommended that you use your company/official email id for registration to avoid any confirmation delay

No. All registrations are pre-approved online and no on-spot registrations are encouraged.

The invitation copy from the sponsors DOES NOT qualify as the entry pass. The invite mentions the registration process at the last page. All the recipients of these invitation copies are advised to follow the online registration process to attain their passes to be able to attend the event.

No. If you are not able to attend the conference after receiving your confirmation number/pass you will not be able to transfer the registration to your colleague.

The registrations start at 0800 hrs. The team at the registration desk will be fully equipped with the details of those confirmed to attend. If your registration is confirmed, you will only be asked to quote your registration number and drop your visiting cards at the registration desk to collect your badge and kit.

Post the conference, the organisers will be uploading all the presentations who's permission has been received to distribute online at this event website.

The full-day conference will include access to the conference hall, exhibit area, lunch and networking session, delegate kits and presentation copies.

If your firm is on our guest list, then a maximum of 1-4 delegates passes per firm are allocated depending on the firm size. However, the seat allocation is on first come first serve basis.

As the seats are allocated on a first come first serve basis, the registration will close once the hall seating capacity is reached.

Apart from the high standard hygiene protocols and checks from the venue housekeeping team, we will be implementing the standard operating procedures and guidelines mandated by the local authorities to ensure a safe event. Please refer to the detailed safety precautions at the top of this page.

No. The event will be 100% in-person only.

Venue


Registrations start at 8:00 am

Address

Roselle and Simpor Junior Ballroom, Level 4, Sands Expo & Convention Centre, 10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018956

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