Zak World of Façades Hong Kong 2017 - Post Event Report

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POST EVENT REPORT

INDEX

Overview

Interactive Panel Discussions

Agenda

Section of the Audience

Speakers & Panelists

Interactive Led Wall

Event Partners

Post Event VIP Networking

Delegate Profile

Marketing Campaign

Key Speakers & Panelists

Testimonials

Networking Sessions

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OVERVIEW The inaugural edition of the Zak World of Façades in Greater China region was held successfully with august and eminent leaders from the Hong Kong façade industry present at the event on May 18, 2017 at Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Center (HKCEC). The 29th edition of this conference series on façade design and engineering, saw an attendance of 347 delegates comprising of celebrated architects, façade consultants, developers, fabricators, main contractors and specifiers.

The conference proceedings were opened with a keynote by Jeff Tsai of Arup speaking on the evolution and future of façades in the Greater China region. This was followed by presentation on bespoke façades with a case study on 530m tall CTF tower in Tianjin which was delivered by Chia Pan from Ronald Lu & Partners.

The session concluded with Micheal Bourdeau of Valspar speaking on sustainable coatings and latest innovations thereof.

Marius Mariano from Meinhardt Façade spoke on the gross floor area challenges (GFA) in Hong Kong and its effect and limitations on façade. This was followed with a presentation by Dr Winfried Heusler of Schueco where he spoke about how improved functionality of building skins can be optimised for a sustainable structure in a sub-tropical region. Florence Chan from KPF delivered her keynote on the 530m tall CTF Tower in Guangzhou which is unqiue tower as it is completely clad with terracotta on the façade.

Next was a panel discussion on the energy codes and ratings for the buildings in Hong Kong region which saw leading experts from Ronald Lu and Partners, Housing Authority, Farrells, WSP, P&T and Schueco share their views on the issues and challenges pertaining the sustainability guidelines of the region coupled with how façades can help improvise the thermal performance of the structure altogether. The session ended with a networking lunch break.

The post lunch session saw Aedas’ Karl James kicking off with his presentation on using parametric modelling softwares for achieving complex designs of façades.

Christroph Troska of Trosifol spoke next on choosing which interlayer for which laminated glass. Victoria Cameron from Buro Happold then delivered case study on much talked about Morpheus Hotel in Macau by Zaha Hadid Architects and its complex free form exoskeleton. It was followed by a presentation from Dr Selina Lin from Hilti speaking on the importance of fire protection for the vertical joint in façades. Alvin Velasco from ALT Cladding shared his views on façade design approaches for sustainable high-performing façades. Jean-Paul Moonen of Akzonobel ended the session by presenting on coating innovations in façade and the digital way of selecting colours.

The last session of the conference saw presentation on façade maze while discussing the aspects from the designing till execution by Inhabit Group’s Dr Francesca Madeo and Jason Paget. Yun Lee from CN Ceramic spoke next of the evolution of terracotta and the new types of finishes currently available.

The conference proceedings concluded with the panel discussion on façade process management while discussing on the process challenges and their solutions, requirement of the façade process management for mitigating risks and on time and budget delivery of the projects. The session had experts from Aedas, Leigh & Orange, HS+A, Gammon Engineering & Construction, Schueco and Arquitectonica sharing their views and know-hows on the subject matter. Post the event there was a networking cocktail session which was sponsored by Dow Corning, Hong Kong Façade Association & Society of Façade Engineering HK chapter.

Through its debut edition itself, the conference has made its mark by emphasising upon the importance of designing and executing smart and sustainable façades for the Greater China region through presence of key industry players and decision makers. Highly productive and business oriented networking sessions were panned out throughout the day helping in building the strong content and discussions.

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AGENDA

SESSION - 2 10.30

08.00

DELEGATE REGISTRATION EVENT HOST & CONVENER Andy Dean, Head of Façades - Middle East, WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff 10.55

SESSION - 1

(08.50 - 10.10 )

08.50

WELCOME ADDRESS Syed Zakir Ahmed, Chairman, Zak Group

09.00

FUTURE OF FAÇADES IN CHINA Advancement of façades in the past 20 years Current market condition Future endeavors Jeff Tsai, Associate Director, Arup BESPOKE STANDARDIZATION Bespoke design solutions in Hong Kong and China Case studies on the China Resources Building in HK and CTF Finance Centre in Tianjin Chia Pan, Director, Ronald Lu & Partners

11.50

CTF TOWER GUANGZHOU - THE TERRACOTTA SUPERTALL A contextual supertall The environmental and programmatic advantages of the terracotta façade A façade that masks programmatic complexities Florence Chan, Director, Kohn Pederson Fox ENERGY CODES, RATINGS & GUIDELINES FOR FAÇADES Sustainable façades for the region Understanding the role of building envelopes to meet local Green Building regulations Rating standards and stakeholder coordination for façades Thermal performance in curtain wall & fenestration Dynamic shading techniques Moderator: Tony Ip, Deputy Director of Sustainable Design, Ronald Lu & Partners Panelists: Garry Phillips, Project Director, Farrells Lucia Lung, Director - Façades, WSP China Region Ada Fung, Deputy Director of Housing Development, Hong Kong Housing Authority Joel Chan, Director, P&T Group Zhixu Tran, Technical Director, Schüco Greater China

DELIVERING SUSTAINABLE COATING SOLUTIONS Innovations in high-performance green coatings Science behind sustainable coatings Importance of approved applicators and technical service Michael Bourdeau, VP - Global Coil & Extrusion, The Valspar Corporation

10.10

SUSTAINABLE FAÇADES FOR (SUB) TROPICAL REGIONS Functional optimization of building skins Architectural integration of components Holistic approach Dr. Winfried Heusler, Senior Vice President - Global Building Excellence, Schüco International

09.50

GROSS FLOOR AREA (GFA) IN HK: EFFECTS ON FAÇADE DESIGN Understanding GFA in HK GFA in relation to curtain wall / cladding design Marius Mariano, Technical Director, Meinhardt Façade Technology

11.20

09.30

(10.30 - 12.40)

NETWORKING TEA / COFFEE BREAK

12.40

NETWORKING LUNCH BREAK

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AGENDA SESSION - 3 13.40

14.00

(13.40 - 15.40)

ARCHITECTURAL AND MARKET DRIVERS IN THE DESIGN OF COMPLEX FORM PROJECTS & FAÇADES An overview of regional complex form projects, realized using parametric design Regional market factors that influence parametric façade design Architectural and building program drivers that influence and impact on the façade design Future developments in complex form façade design Karl James, Technical Director, Aedas WHICH INTERLAYER FOR WHICH APPLICATION ?

Interlayers offer additional properties to glass (safety, acoustic, aesthetics, UV- control, structural properties,..)

Guidelines on how to chose the right interlayer Christoph Troska, Manager - Global Architecture Segment, Trosifol® World of Interlayers

SESSION - 4 16.00

(16.00 - 17.25)

THE FAÇADE MAZE VISION, where the façade starts from HABIT, moving forward in the façade design methodology REALIZATION, the façade as result Dr. Francesca Madeo, Associate, Inhabit Group & Jason Paget, Associate, Inhabit Group

16.20

MODERN ARCHITECTURAL TERRACOTTA Highest application of terracotta in the world Future development of terracotta New looks of terracotta finish Yun Lee, Managing Partner, CN Architectural Terracotta

14.20

16.40

THE MORPHEUS HOTEL - MAKING THE VISION VIABLE Defining geometries and combining unique façade systems to realise a complex form Key design issues with the exoskeleton - designing for ease of construction, access and maintenance Utilising computational technology to balance optimisation and practicality Victoria Cameron, Associate - Façades, BuroHappold Engineering

14.40

FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR VERTICAL JOINTS OF CURTAIN WALLING Importance of fire protection for the vertical joint of curtain walling Fire resistance test standard for vertical joint: BS EN 1364-3 vs BS 476 Part 20 Design consideration; acoustic performance, movement capacity, smoke tightness and firestopping Dr. Selina Lin, Technical Manager, Hilti Hong Kong

15.00

GREEN ASPECTS OF A HIGH - PERFORMANCE FAÇADE Green aspects - Design considerations and approaches Challenges and opportunities Benefits Alvin Velasco, Mechanical Design Manager, ALT Cladding

15.20

UNDERSTANDING FAÇADE PROCESS MANAGEMENT - FPM Façade deliveries, understanding and mitigating risk The need for FPM Implementation - Players involved and their roles Possible pitfalls and their avoidance Effect on the bottom line MODERATOR: Karl James, Technical Director, Aedas PANELISTS: Dr. Priyantha Edussuriya, Associate Director, Leigh & Orange Architects Andreas Hiersemenzel, Managing Director, HS+A Dr. Winfried Heusler, SVP - Global Building Excellence, Schüco International John Adams, Project Director, Gammon Engineering & Construction Maury Wong, Senior Associate, Arquitectonica

17.25

VOTE OF THANKS & END OF THE CONFERENCE

COATINGS INNOVATION IN FAÇADE DESIGN Coating solution for façade design How to realise the designer's dream - New products and technology Digital way to specify the colour smartly Jean-Paul Moonen, Global Segment Manager - Architectural, Akzonobel

15.40

NETWORKING TEA / COFFEE BREAK

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SPEAKERS & PANELISTS

CHIA PAN

JOEL CHAN

ADA FUNG

JEFF TSAI

Director, Ronald Lu & Partners

Director, P&T Group

Deputy Director, Hong Kong Housing Authority

Associate Director, Arup

FLORENCE CHAN

GARRY PHILLIPS

KARL JAMES

LUCIA LUNG

MARIUS MARIANO

Director, Kohn Pedersen Fox

Project Director, Farrells

Technical Director, Aedas

Director - Façades, WSP China Region

Technical Director, Meinhardt Façade

DR PRIYANTHA EDUSSURIYA

MICHAEL BOURDEAU

ALVIN VELASCO

DR FRANCESCA MADEO

Associate Director, Leigh & Orange Architects

VP - Global Coil & Extrusion, The Valspar Corporation

Mechanical Design Manager, ALT Cladding

Associate, Inhabit Group

TONY IP

DR SELINA LIN

Dy. Director of Sustainable Design, Ronald Lu & Partners

Technical Manager, Hilti Hong Kong

ANDREAS HIERSEMENZEL MD, HS+A

CHRISTOPH TROSKA

DR WINFRIED HEUSLER

MAURY WONG

Manager - Global Architecture Segment, Trosifol

SVP - Global Building Excellence, Schüco

Senior Associate, Arquitectonica

VICTORIA CAMERON

JOHN ADAMS

Associate - Façades, BuroHappold Engineering

Project Director, Gammon Engineering & Construction

SYED ZAKIR AHMED Chairman, Zak Group

JASON PAGET

ZHIXU TRAN

JEAN-PAUL MOONEN

YUN LEE

Associate, Inhabit Group

Technical Director, Schüco Greater China

Global Segment Manager Architectural, AkzoNobel

Managing Partner, CN Ceramic

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EVENT PARTNERS PRESENTED BY

ASSOCIATE PARTNERS

NETWORKING PARTNER

GLOBAL PARTNER

STRATEGIC PARTNER

SUPPORTED BY

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DELEGATE PROFILE Attendees by Designation (Top 7)

22%

Attendees by Profession (Top 7)

21%

24%

18% 15%

30%

17% 11%

10%

13%

11%

8%

Sr.Architects/Architects

24%

Architects

30%

Directors/CEO/GM

22%

Faรงade Contractor

21%

Consultants

18%

Developer

17%

Design/Technical Manager

15%

Others(PMC, Glass Processors, Cost Consultants, Fire Experts) 13%

Procurement Manager

11%

Faรงade Consultant

11%

Structural Engineer/Faรงade Engineer

10%

Main Contractor

8%

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KEY SPEAKERS & PANELISTS

Jeff Tsai, Associate Director, Arup

Chia Pan, Director, Ronald Lu & Partners

Tony Ip, Deputy Director of Sustainable Design, Ronald Lu

Marius Mariano, Technical Director, Meinhardt Faรงade Technology

Florence Chan, Director, Kohn Pedersen Fox

Karl James, Technical Director, Aedas

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KEY SPEAKERS & PANELISTS

Joel Chan, Director, P&T Group

Ada Fung, Deputy Director of Housing Development, Hong Kong Housing Authority

Victoria Cameron, Associate - Faรงades, BuroHappold Engineering

Andreas Hiersemenzel, Managing Director, HS+A

Dr. Francesca Madeo, Associate, Inhabit Group

Garry Phillips, Project Director, Farrells

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INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSIONS

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NETWORKING SESSIONS

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NETWORKING SESSIONS

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SECTION OF THE AUDIENCE

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INTERACTIVE LED WALL

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POST EVENT VIP NETWORKING

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MARKETING CAMPAIGN

INVITE

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MARKETING CAMPAIGN

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MARKETING CAMPAIGN

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MARKETING CAMPAIGN

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MARKETING CAMPAIGN

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TESTIMONIALS I think it was a well-planned and slickly delivered conference without any major issues but one point, there seemed to be more delegates than seats - suggest to make sure there are enough seats for everyone!

It’s interesting to have a specialised façade event as it adds a different dimension and we get to learn different aspects and new trends in the market. Will be great to have you back again in the not too distant future. There is a lot happening in Hong Kong and we welcome such events happening here.

Victoria Cameron Associate - Façades, BuroHappold

Daniel Brown Technical Director, AECOM

So far it has been fantastic. There are a lot of suppliers, clients, architects and inter related disciplines and this gathering allows for useful interaction.

It’s our first time here and we are very surprised with the response. Its more than what we anticipated. They have brought together a great cross section of people. This platform gives us vendors selling into this market completely see all the way through the value chain and the room has been full, so overall a great experience for us.

Florence Chan

Michael Bordeau

Director, KPF

The experience is great. A lot of people from different disciplines have turned up from the architects, client, owner, façade consultant and even contractor as well. So, I would say that this is one of the greatest event in town and will be happy to host this again next year.

VP - Coil, Valspar Corporation

The conference is great. I think next year you need a bigger venue. It’s a full house and I do see different trades. The event is also being sponsored by many of the more reputable brands and suppliers in the industry. I think next time we should try Mainland China.

Johnny Choi

Jeff Tsai

President, Hong Kong Façade Association

I am committed to sponsor the networking cocktail reception to increase the post event time so that all the value chain professionals can unwind and network more relaxed. I wish this event continues to be successful globally and we will be happy to be a global partner in the future.

Associate Director, Arup

I feel honoured that you have included me on the list of the speakers. I have attended many events but this must be the best here in Hong Kong as there are so many people attending, many whom I know and many new faces which is always good. You have gathered the movers of the industry here and keep up the good work.

Sammy Hui

Marius Mariano

Business Development Manager - Asia, Dow Corning

Technical Director, Meinhardt Façade Technology

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EVENT CALENDAR

London, United Kingdom 4th October 2017

Mumbai, India 21st April 2017

Hyderabad, India 15th September 2017

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 19th September 2017

Hong Kong 18th May 2017

Bengaluru, India 14th July 2017

Colombo, Sri Lanka 15th June 2017 Dubai, UAE 21st March 2017 Singapore 16th November 2017

Doha, Qatar 31st October 2017

Jakarta, Indonesia 24th August 2017

Nairobi, Kenya 4th May 2017

Sydney, Australia February 2018

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