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Zak World of Façades Cyprus

Name: Zak World of Façades Cyprus
Start: 2026-06-11
Location: Four Seasons

edition

220

Date

11 June 2026

Venue

Four Seasons

City

Limassol

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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

09:00 — 09:50 Delegate Registration & Networking

Event Convenor & Host

09:50 — 10:00 Welcome Address

11:20 — 11:40 Presentation by Muskita

11:40 — 12:10 Networking Tea / Coffee Break

Session 2

14:05 — 15:00 Networking Lunch Break

Session 3

15:40 — 15:50 Presentation by Tonality

16:00 — 16:10 Presentation by M2quare

16:50 — 16:55 Vote of Thanks & End of the Conference

16:55 — 18:00 Networking Reception

10:00 — 10:20

Petros Karatzas

Executive Director

Skyline Facades

Topic

Transparency of Architectural Glass

Talk points

Design assist: How early façade engineer involvment optimizes the final result

Light, transparency and the experience of space

The choice of architectural glass in façades and the impart on the energy performance of the building

10:20 — 10:40

Eraclis Papachristou

Director

Eraclis Papachristou Architects

Topic

Façade Design – An architect’s Perspective

Talk points

The façade in the design development process

Materiality and architectural identity

Case studies

10:40 — 10:50

Nikos Kolintzas

Project Manager

Lydia Roda

Topic

Reimagining Façade Design: Sustainable Solutions with Multiple Design Options

Talk points

Eco-conscious production & efficient installation and maintenance

Design freedom and creative flexibility in architecture

Case studies featuring the versatility of innovative ceramic façade technologies

10:50 — 11:20

Jonas Upton-Hansen

Founder

UHA

Topic

Our Expereince in Cyprus: A Decade-Long Dialogue

Talk points

The lessons we have learnt so far building (in) Cyprus for over a decade

Density and diversity of projects in terms of typologies and topographies (Eden Roc-a horizontal groundscraper, Sky Tower-a vertical anchor, Marco Polo-leaning towards technology, Kean a village within a city)

Kean as a configuration for community and coexistence

12:10 — 12:30

Ioannis Gkikas

Associate Director

AKT II Envelopes

Topic

From Concept to Compliance: Collaboration, Context & Reuse in Façade Engineering

Talk points

Critical role of collaboration across all stages of RIBA Plan of Work

Aligning design intent with engineering, cost and buildability

Emphasis on understanding local construction methods, materials and client needs

Façade engineering constraints in retrofit and adaptive reuse scenarios while extending building life through reuse and modification

12:30 — 12:40

Michalis Vrachimis

Operational Director

GRCY

Topic

Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GRC) in Contemporary Façade Architecture: Technology, Design Freedom, and Performance in Hot Maritime Climates

Talk points

Technology overview: Composition, structural principles, and manufacturing fundamentals of GRC for façade applications

Architectural possibilities: Geometric flexibility, façade customization, surface textures, and color integration

Performance in hot maritime climates: Durability, corrosion resistance, thermal movement management, and long-term façade behavior

12:40 — 13:05

Hakim Khennouchi

Director

HKA

Topic

Designing with Climate: Passive Façade Strategies for Lifestyle Architecture

Talk points

Passive design principles for the Mediterranean climate

Reducing energy consumption through façade intelligence

Lifestyle-led architecture: lessons from Oval, ONE & Trilogy

13:05 — 13:20

Rodolphe El Asmar

Managing Partner

Alusteel

Topic

Topic to be Announced

13:20 — 14:05

Moderator

Jaime Cavazos

CEO

Cavazos & Co

Panelist

Dimitrios Moustakidis

General Manager

ift Hellas

Panelist

Odysseas Georgiou

Director

Seamlexity CY

Panelist

Tasos Poulokefalos

Associate & Structural Engineer

Interface Facades UK

Panelist

Yiannis Pericleous

Managing Director

AJP Façade Technology

Panelist

Andreas Tsichlis

Facade Director

Cavazos Facades

Topic

Performance and Safety in Façades

Talk points

Glass balustrades and insert elements: Proper specification, testing methods and EN regulations, digital tolerance simulation, monitoring

Digital construction and digital fabrication: Improving performance with BIM and integrating BIM throughout the construction phase

Façade fixings and dissimilar materials: Proper specification, testing methods, corrosion risks and EN regulations, digital coordination

15:00 — 15:20

Ioanna Agiomamitou

Partner

UDS

Topic

Topic to be Announced

15:20 — 15:40

George Sergiou

Managing Director

Glass & Facades

Topic

Façade Engineering - Where Vision Meets Reality

Talk points

Bridging architects and contractors

Translating design into buildable systems

Making ideas perform in the Cypriot market

15:50 — 16:00

Andreas Reinhardt

Civil Engineer & CEO

Systea

Topic

Rainscreen Ventilated Façades

Talk points

Considerations for planning a ventilated façade

Sub construction for different cladding types

Quality and testing

16:10 — 16:50

Moderator

George Sergiou

Managing Director

Glass & Facades

Panelist

George Kallis

Partner

Armeftis Partners & Associates Architects

Panelist

Rodolphe El Asmar

Managing Partner

Alusteel

Topic

Blu Marine Towers: Shaping Coastal Living in Limassol for a New Vision for Community and Connection

Talk points

Harmonizing with the coastal landscape

Human-centered design and shared spaces

Balancing modern architecture with local heritage

Building a vibrant, connected coastal community

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