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73rd Edition - Zak World of Façades Singapore

edition

73

Date

14 November 2019

Venue

Marina Bay Sands

City

Singapore

About this edition

This was the 73rd global edition and the 3rd edition in Singapore. It showcased the latest innovations and challenges in the construction industry pertaining to building envelopes and the latest technological solutions.

José Silva, Michael Chin, Matthew Penrose, Owen Wee, Marcus Tan, Andreas Geyer, April Soh, Stephen Tanno, Brian Yang, EeTiong Lim, Mathieu Meur, Eddy Huang, Nitin Govila, Charlene Smith, Christoph Troska, Veronica Muffatti, Juan De La Venta, Esther An

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

Session 4

08:00 — 08:50

Topic

Delegate Registration

08:50 — 08:55

Topic

Welcome Address

08:55 — 09:25

Jose Claudio Silva

Design Principal

10 Design

Topic

GITNA – Façade and Identity

Talk points

Fast growing urban fabric & concept design challenges
Memory as a starting point
Façade & its meaning

09:25 — 09:50

Michael Chin

Principal | Technical Specialists and Façade Engineering Leader

Arup

Topic

Digital Age – Building “Better” Façades

Talk points

Understanding the impact of digital tools from multi-faceted design processes to the production, assembly, installation techniques and methodologies
Discussing advancements in digital design and production techniques on a virtual parametric model
Combining architectural intent and façade detailing in the early design stages to prevent significant changes to architectural intent
Recent project examples of successful design and construction processes using the digital design techniques

09:50 — 10:10

Matthew Penrose

Executive Vice President

Vector Foiltec

Topic

High Performance, Lightweight, Long Span Building Envelopes with ETFE

Talk points

An introduction to projects, details, technology & advantages for ETFE façades & roofs
Fire, thermal, light and wind load performance with ETFE
Case study on the ETFE solution and steel structure for the Jewel Changi Airport

10:10 — 10:30

Owen Wee

Associate Director - Architecture & Design

SJ Group | Associate Director, SAA Architects

Topic

Designing Façades in the Tropics

Talk points

Influences of façades in the tropics
Consideration for designing façade in the tropics
Façade trends in tropics

10:30 — 11:00

Topic

NETWORKING & TEA/COFFEE BREAK

11:00 — 11:20

Marcus Tan

Manager - Sales and Marketing

AGC Asia Pacific

Topic

Towards Innovative, Smart Buildings with Automatically Controlled Façade Glazing

Talk points

Better thermal and visual comfort for occupant well being
Innovative, smart tinting glazing for building energy efficiency
Automated control of façade technologies for sustainable future

11:20 — 11:40

Andreas Geyer

Managing Director

seele

Topic

Complex Full-Glass Structures and Steel-Glass Structures in Asia-Pacific

Talk points

IconSiam, Bangkok: Luxury Façades - Achieving highest standards through international collaboration
IconSiam, Bangkok: Wisdom Hall - Mastering installation challenges
MahaNakhon, Bangkok: Rooftop Features - Maximizing elegance by smart engineering

11:40 — 12:00

April Soh

Technical Director - Façades

AESG

Topic

Development of a New City Landmark - Mol Campus in Budapest, A Façade Engineers View

Talk points

Understanding the context of historic cityscape and combining it with progressive architecture
Climate and environmental considerations
Optimizing geometry and materials use with advanced design tools

12:00 — 12:20

Stephen Tanno

Director Pre-Construction Services

Schüco International

Topic

Elegant & Cost Effective - Contemporary Reliable & Affordable Façades

Talk points

Cost-effective elegant design is a reality, it only needs an informed and engaged client to harness the skills available
Water-tight and easy to use windows, doors and façades are a necessity not a luxury - The sophistication of a society is measured by the sophistication of its buildings & architecture

12:20 — 12:50

Brian Yang

Partner

Bjarke Ingels Group

Topic

Big Leap

Talk points

As designers of the built environment, how we have the privilege of giving form to the future but also the responsibility of making the world more like the future we want to live in
Today it is increasingly difficult to act meaningfully without vast and in-depth knowledge, without being part of a larger creative community
How can design solutions be shaped by inclusive approaches across the various disciplines so that the built form of our cities can evolve into new species of architecture

12:50 — 13:40

Topic

Networking Lunch Break

13:40 — 14:00

EeTiong Lim

Studio Director

Gensler Singapore

Topic

Designing in Context - Project Case Studies

Talk points

Rochester Commons, Singapore
79 Robinson Road, Singapore
Burj Alshaya Four Seasons, Kuwait

14:00 — 14:20

Mathieu Meur

Director

DP Façade

Topic

Façades and the Singapore Fire Code 2018

Talk points

A review of the latest Singapore Fire Code and its impact on residential façade design
Compsoite panels and the Fire Code 2018
Singapore Fire Code and façade material performance and acceptability

14:20 — 14:40

Eddy - Yong Huang

Managing Director - Greater China

Serge Ferrari

Nitin Govila

Chief Sales & Marketing Officer + Sr. VP - Asia Pacific + MEA

Serge Ferrari

Topic

Tensile Fabric Façade - Architectural Functions and Benefits

Talk points

Architectural signature
Thermal & visual comfort, solar protection & energy savings
Dynamic façades with day/night effect
Conformity & suitability to any fire norms & regulations

14:40 — 15:00

Charlene Smith

Manager - International Architectural Projects and Technical Services

Vitro Architectural Glass

Topic

Out of the Box - Curving Glass Façades

Talk points

Creating new non-square façades like the Amazon Spheres in the US and The Jewel in Singapore
Examining the unique shapes of the Sandcrawler in Singapore and KEB Hana Bank in Korea, which are achieved with bent low-e glass
How innovative glass products help to achieve out-of-the-box designs while meeting energy requirements for projects around the globe

15:00 — 15:20

Christoph Troska

Global Manager New Market Development

Kuraray

Topic

Laminated Glass: Expanding Glazing Possibilities in Buildings

Talk points

Optimizing laminated glass in structural, acoustic and decorative applications
Expanding laminated glass durability and clarity

15:20 — 15:50

Topic

Networking Tea/Coffee Break

15:50 — 16:10

Veronica Muffatti

Business Development for Architectural Applications

Siderval

Topic

Architecture with Steel - Façade Profiles for Ambitious Architectural Projects

Talk points

Transparency and freedom of design
Aesthetics, precision and variety of form
Energy efficiency, economy and sustainability

16:10 — 16:30

Juan De La Venta

Product Manager - Dekton Façades

Cosentino

Topic

What’s Dekton?

Talk points

Façade application key properties
Top global projects references
How do I build a Dekton façade?

16:30 — 17:15

Moderator

Esther An

Chief Sustainability Officer

City Developments Limited

Panelist

BP Loh

Senior Associate

Hassell

Panelist

David Robinson

Senior ESD Consultant

Cundall

Panelist

Farizan d’Avezac de Moran

Senior Partner

GreenA Consultants

Panelist

Hui Min Chan

Director

DP Architects

Panelist

Michael Leong

Director

SAA Architects

Topic

PANEL DISCUSSION : UN Sustainable Development Goals as Building Blocks for a Better Architectural Future

Talk points

Taking cue from UN17 goals for sustainable façade design and construction
Designing smart façades for responsible energy consumption, production and recycling
How buildings envelopes can help create resilience to environmental issues?
Making greener buildings for better well-being and healthier environments inside and outside

Session summary

Esther An

17:15 — 17:20

Topic

Vote of Thanks

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