196th Edition – Zak World of Façades Kenya

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196th Edition – Zak World of Façades Kenya

edition

196

Date

08 October 2025

Venue

Hyatt Regency Nairobi Westlands

City

Nairobi

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About this edition

This will be the 196th edition globally and the 3rd edition in Nairobi which will showcase sustainable innovations and challenges in the construction industry pertaining to the building envelope and will also display latest technological solutions.

Speakers & Panelists

Conference Agenda

Every speaker for the day, grouped by session. Select a topic to see who is presenting, the session focus and the talk points.

Session 1

Session 2

Session 3

09:45 — 10:30

Topic

Delegate Registration & Networking

Jay Tank

Senior Architect

Ethique Architects

Topic

Event Convenor & Host

10:30 — 10:35

Topic

Welcome Address

10:35 — 10:40

Wesam M Gamal

Executive General Manager

Schüco

Topic

Opening Address

10:40 — 11:00

Gurmukh Singh Panesar

Founder and Principal Architect

Grasp Design

Topic

The Future of Façades in Tropical & Sub Tropical Highland Climates

Talk points

Self shading forms & optimized shading geometry

Dynamic façades

Electrochromic and thermochromic glass

11:00 — 11:20

Joseph Kung'u

Managing Director

Towercost

Topic

Balancing Design Ambition with Cost Realities: The Consultant’s Perspective on Façade Projects

11:20 — 11:35

Devendra Ladha

Director

Prime Aluminium

Topic

Core Pillars of Supply Chain Optimisation

Talk points

High-performance building skins that balance energy efficiency & durability

Price vs. Performance: Striking the right balance

Stakeholders and their key roles

11:35 — 11:55

Antje Eckoldt

Group Director

FBW

Topic

Brick Façades – Experience By Us

Talk points

Creator building in Malawi – Brick façade details and execution

Brick supply and proposal for use in affordable housing in Rwanda

Overview of other projects with brick façades

11:55 — 12:50

Topic

Networking Lunch Break

12:50 — 13:20

Rose Njumwa

Senior Cost Consultant

Mace YMR

Topic

The Future of Aluminum Glazed Façades in Modern Architecture

Talk points

Design & performance

Source of materials

Risk & mitigation

13:20 — 13:45

Daniel Arztmann

Head of Custom Engineering International

Schüco

Topic

Customized Solutions for Sustainable and Cost-Effective Building

Talk points

Why customized designs?

Case studies

Grid2Shell

13:45 — 14:15

Sanjeev Mehta

Prinicpal Architect

Ethique Architects & Associates

Topic

A Transformative Façade for the Changing Skyline

Talk points

Parametric nodes bridging concept & execution

Aesthetic considerations

Evaluating the skin: A Design-driven approach

14:15 — 14:30

Osama Wardani

Market Development Manager - AIS Division

Kuraray

Topic

Topic to be Announced

14:30 — 14:50

Rakesh Morudkar

Principal

RSM Design Solution

Topic

Implementing Rigorous Quality Standards in Façade Design

Talk points

From concept to completion

Key considerations for ensuring sustainable and long-lasting façade

Commitment to excellence: delivering the right quality the first time, regardless of oversight

14:50 — 15:10

Topic

Networking Coffee Break

15:10 — 15:30

Gavraj Singh Bharj

Senior Architect

IPDC Kenya

Topic

Efficient Façade Designs

Talk points

Optimizing energy performance, climate responsiveness, material sustainability, and operational cost savings to enhance overall efficiency

High-performance glazing solutions such as triple glazing, low-E coatings, and smart electrochromic glass, which enable to balance between transparency and thermal control

Detailed case studies on Delta Chamber, Park Inn Hotel and The Address Building

15:30 — 16:15

Moderator

Marco Carolei

Director & Founder

Avanti Architecture

Panelist

Andrew Gremley

Director

Pharos Architects

Panelist

David Kamau