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Zak World of Façades Kenya

edition

196

Date

08 October 2025

Venue

Hyatt Regency Nairobi Westlands

City

Nairobi

Official page

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

09:45 — 10:30 Delegate Registration & Networking
10:30 — 10:35 Welcome Address
11:55 — 12:50 Networking Lunch Break

Session 2

14:50 — 15:10 Networking Coffee Break

Session 3

16:15 — 16:20 Vote of Thanks & End of the Conference
16:20 — 17:20 Post Event Networking & End of the Event

Jay Tank

Senior Architect

Ethique Architects

Topic

Event Convenor & Host

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

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

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

David Kamau

Senior Architect

Design Partnership

Panelist

Khusal Raghvani

Project Director

Laxmanbhai Construction

Panelist

Andrew Gremley

Director

Pharos Architects

Panelist

Stuart Teare

Associate Director

Turner & Townsend

Topic

Quality Control and Cost Benefits in Modern Façade Construction

Talk points

Quality assurance in façade implementation
Collaborative approach in design and execution
Procurement and material choices - Pros and cons of switching façade materials
Life cycle cost analysis: Beyond initial investment

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