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Puiphai started her career, working in Singapore at the award-winning firm – WOHA, where she became Associate in 2006, and co-founded WOHA (Thailand) in 2008. At present, she is the founder and Managing Director of Creative Crews Ltd. As Project Director, she is in charge of projects ranging from high rise and low rise housing projects, commercial mixed developments such as offices and hotels, to institutional projects such as libraries and museums.

Her projects has been recognized by international publications and award organizations, for instance Siamese Gioia condominium received the Citation Award from the Association of Siamese Architects, and Siamese Ratchakru condominium was shortlisted for Best Tall Building Awards organized by CTBUH (Council on Tall Building and Urban Habitat).

Apart from practicing, Puiphai also serves as a judge in several architectural competitions, gives lectures, and guest critique at various architectural schools and universities, around the globe such as Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand and Graz University of Technology in Styria, Austria.

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Andrew is an owner and Managing Director at Façade Associates a façade consultancy established in Bangkok in 2010. He has long experience in the Asia façade industry dating back to 1995 with periods as a façade designer for façade contractors in Thailand, Singapore and PR China, and as a façadesproject managerand lead façade systems designer in Singapore and Thailand for a global multi-disciplinary engineering firm. Andrew has also worked as the internal façade design resource within architectural practices for the award-winning One New Change, London, and the recently opened Louvre, Abu Dhabi. Andrew leads work on a wide-range of development types in Bangkok from retail: ZEN at Central World, Central Festival Lampang, Rayong, and Phuket; to office: Singha HQ, UOB(Thai)Sukhumwit, The Parq, Tipco Extension; to residential: Mahanakhon Tower and Cube, Sindhorn Village, 28 Chidlom, The Esse (Sukhumwit 36). His approach is one of pre-emptive and pro-active problem solving coupled with quick generation of construction grade details to allow optimisation by iteration.Andrew sees the ever-improving interoperability between design softwares as a key driver of efficient buildable façade design as architectural designs continue to increase in complexity of form and material usage.

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Matthew is the Executive Vice President of Vector Foiltec the inventor and world leader of ETFE Building Envelope Systems. Matthew has worked for Vector Foiltec Asia-Pacific for the past 14-years and a leader in design, engineering, fabrication, installation and maintenance of lightweight building envelopes as well as lightweight architectural structures. With 27-years’ experience in Asia-Pacific supporting leading Developers, Government Authorities, Architects, Facades Engineers and EPCs Matthew is experienced in all sides of the industry having worked for developer’s client team, consultants and specialist contractor in multiple sectors including commercial mixed developments, mixed-resorts, leisure, sports, aviation, transport and exhibition.

Matthew is a British Structural Engineer and a specialist in high performance building envelopes that combine lightweight, long span, architecture steelwork. Developers, Government Agencies and Contractors consult with Matthew during the earliest stages of project design to develop the concept design and performance specifications to ensure the most efficient, coordinated and aesthetically pleasing solutions for both steelwork and ETFE. Matthew is also involved with tendering and pricing of the total solution directly to Developers and Main-Contractor providing solution for detailing, engineering, interfacing, method of installation, scheduling, code compliance, value engineering etc.

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Mr. Pisutharnon is Co-Founding and Principal of Quintrix Architects. He graduated from Silpakorn University with a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, and received a Master degree of Architectural Design from New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), U.S.A.

Prior to founding Quintrix in 2009, Noppon was a Senior design architect at Skidmore Owings and Merrill (SOM) in London and New York offices. He had a significant role in U.S. projects such as 400 Fifth Avenue building in New York and several projects in middle east countries such as AI Hamra Firdous Tower in Kuwait, Al Sharq Tower in Dubai, The AI Rajhi Bank in Riyadh, and The new Qatar Petroleum Headquarters in Doha.

At present, Noppon oversees from concept through the design process of all architecture projects in the office. He also specializes in advanced technology design. During seven years of work at SOM, he was a key person in the digital design group in the firm. His main interest is geometry and how to make architecture work as its best.

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Roger had more than a decade experience in Facades, specializing in the design of Stick Wall System, and Waitised Curtain Wall System, and other cladding system. He had worked with various prestigious Facade Contractors well known worldwide. With his solid and hands on design experience, Roger can determine how a curtain wall system design should work properly and efficiently.

He has extensive experience in the whole process of facade works, from the design concept, cost study and value engineering, to the fabrication and assembly of panels in the factory, and site installation. Summing all these, would be a good factor to give Clients sound and proper advice regarding any type of building envelope for the benefit of the project.

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Anawat Chakranont is regional sales manager for AkzoNobel Coil Coatings, SEA. He is responsible for leading sales team.

Anawat Chakranont has been working in the coating industry for more than 25 years. He possesses a deep understanding of the needs in SEA market with a proven history of exceeding sales targets and driving business growth. Besides sales expertise in coil coating, as being served as a site manager, he has a deep comprehension of the production process and full supply chain.

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Dr. Huang is currently the technical director of Architectural Glass Division of CSG which is the leading low-e glass manufacturer in China. With over sixteen years’ experience in energy efficient glass for buildings, Dr. Huang has worked on numerous landmark buildings at different locations in the world for glazing solutions, and participated in many related Chinese code activities. He is experienced in specifying glass performance to provide proper guidance for energy efficiency design of buildings and in new product development.

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Leo Liu is the Structural Engineer of KINLONG. He has been specializing in frameless facade design, calculation and installation for 8 years. He has a very rich experience in cable facades and has worked on many projects in the UAE, Egypt and North America.

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Nic Medrano begins his design process with a deep exploration of the local context and culture surrounding each project and site. He is inspired by the density of the cities he works in across Asia, and by the challenge of designing large-scale, mixed-use developments that enhance both the environment and the human experience. Many of his projects, such as 8 Shenton Way and Guoco Tower in Singapore and Nihonbashi 2-Chome in Tokyo, include tall buildings that remake city centers by bringing public spaces, nature, and transit connections to some of the world’s densest neighborhoods. In 2022, after spending 15 years in SOM’s New York studio, Nic transitioned to the Hong Kong office to spearhead the practice’s growth in the Asia-Pacific region.

“We want our work to reflect its place and identity. Many of the cities in the Asia-Pacific region are hyper-dense and interconnected, and we try to find ways to enrich and complement those urban fabrics with sustainable, intelligent nature-based solutions.”

As the design leader for SOM’s Hong Kong studio, Nic is responsible for transformative projects across Asia, including Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines and Hong Kong. He is advancing SOM’s climate action goals in the region by applying cutting-edge sustainability strategies—from advocating for smart density and “15-minute city” designs, to reducing carbon footprints through new construction technologies and the use of regenerative materials.

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Since graduating in architecture in 1996 Andreas is involved the execution of prestigious façade projects mainly in Asia. His first project was with seele in 1997, the Shanghai Grand Theatre, at the time a cutting edge cable-truss construction. Between 2000 to 2006 Andreas held different leading positions in the façade- and glass-industry in Germany.

From 2007 until 2015, first as Technical Director then as Managing Director, he was responsible for Schueco’s South East Asia operations. In this position he was primarily looking into aluminium curtain wall-, window- and door-systems. He was involved in a wide range of different projects in the region from governmental projects as parliament buildings and museums, over high-rise office towers to private residential.

In 2015 Andreas returned to seele and is now responsible for the South East Asian and Australian markets. Recent projects by seele in this region are several flagship stores for one of seele’s key customers, the gridshell roof of the Chadstone Shopping Center in Melbourne, the Luxury Façades and Wisdom Hall on IconSiam in Bangkok and the Brisbane New Performing Arts Venue.

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ดร. ซูฮีร์ เอเคลันด์ อัลลูนี สำเร็จการศึกษาระดับปริญญาเอกสาขานาโนเทคโนโลยีจากมหาวิทยาลัยเบอร์เกน (นอร์เวย์) และวิทยาศาสตรมหาบัณฑิตสาขาเคมีเชิงฟิสิกส์จากสเปน และปริญญาตรีสาขาวิศวกรรมสิ่งแวดล้อมจากโมร็อกโก ดร. อัลลูนี ทำงานเป็นนักวิทยาศาสตร์ใน BASF ก่อนที่เขาจะเริ่มอาชีพในสำนักงานใหญ่บริษัทโจตัน ประเทศนอร์เวย์ในตำแหน่งนักเคมีอาวุโสด้านการวิจัยและพัฒนา เป็นเวลากว่าทศวรรษท เขาเป็นผู้นำทีมวิจัยเพื่อพัฒนาเทคโนโลยีที่ก้าวข้ามขีดจำกัดในเรื่องของความยั่งยืน ความคงทนนาวนาน และความสวยงามของรูปลักษณ์ภายนอก ความรู้เชิงลึกเกี่ยวกับเทคโนโลยีนี้ทำให้เขามีความเข้าใจอย่างลึกซึ้งเกี่ยวกับโลกแห่งการปกป้องพื้นผิวด้วยสีฝุ่น

หลังจากทำงานด้านนวัตกรรมและการพัฒนาเทคโนโลยีเป็นเวลา 5 ปี เขาได้ย้ายไปที่กรุงกัวลาลัมเปอร์ ประเทศมาเลเซีย และกลายเป็นผู้จัดการนวัตกรรมระดับภูมิภาคสำหรับเอเชียตะวันออกเฉียงใต้และแปซิฟิก โดยทำงานเพื่อเชื่อมโยงความต้องการทางธุรกิจด้วยความก้าวหน้าทางเทคโนโลยี เมื่อมองเห็นถึงศักยภาพและความจำเป็นในการปกป้องพื้นผิวด้วยสีฝุ่น ดร. อัลลูนี จึงมุ่งเน้นในเรื่องการเคลือบพื้นผิวด้วยสีฝุ่นอย่างเต็มที่ และทำงานเป็นผู้จัดการประเภทระดับภูมิภาคสำหรับผลิตภัณฑ์สีฝุ่นที่บริษัทโจตัน -ภูมิภาคเอเชียตะวันออกเฉียงใต้และแปซิฟิก

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Dr. Zouhir Ekeland Allouni holds a PhD in Nanotechnology from the University of Bergen (Norway), a Master of Science in Physical Chemistry from Spain and a BA of Environmental Engineering from Morocco. Dr. Allouni worked as a scientist in BASF, before he started his career in Jotun headquarters in Norway as a Senior R&D Chemist more than a decade ago. He was leading a research team to develop technologies pushing the boundaries of Sustainability, Durability, and Appearance. This in-depth knowledge of the technologies gives him unique insight into the world of Powder Coatings.

After 5 years working on innovations and technology development he relocated to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and became the Regional Innovation Manager for Southeast Asia and Pacific, working to bridge business needs with technological advancements. Seeing the potential and need for Powder Coatings in the region, Dr. Allouni is now focusing fully on Powder Coatings and working as Regional Category Manager for Powder Coatings, Jotun -Southeast Asea and Pacific.

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Dr Chia Siew Peng is the senior technical manager at AGC, with a strong focus on providing technical support and leading research and development efforts in the field of AGC Chemicals fluoroproducts. With nearly a decade of experience at AGC, she has gained extensive expertise in coating technologies, focusing on architectural and industrial applications. With a passion for pushing the boundaries of scientific knowledge and a commitment to excellence ,she continues to actively drive AGC’s technical initiatives and provide invaluable support to customers, ensuring the continued success of AGC Chemicals in the fluoroproducts market.

She holds a doctorate in Chemistry from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore.

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Having worked shoulder-to-shoulder with internationally-acclaimed design legends and conceptualizers, Mr. Techamontrikul is tasked with being the key driver of the company’s new and future development projects. He is a true creative mentor to his team with a concept focused around creating an environment that will continue to deliver world-class projects.

Mr. Techamontrikul holds over 11 years of architectural, design and development experience from abroad, working in firms such as Smallwood, Reynalds and Stewarts in Atlanta, United States. With expertise involving the design of large-scale developments, he has worked on several mixed-use developments, hotels and residential projects across the world, most notably the Mandarin Oriental Hotel & Residences in Atlanta, United States, and Signature Tower in Jakarta, Indonesia.

He received his Masters in Architecture from Savannah College of Art and Design and Bachelors in Architecture from Chulalongkorn University, and holds an advanced certification in green building, LEED AP from U.S. Green Building Council.

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Pruek is an architect specializing in facade design, with experience across both international and local projects. He holds a Bachelor of Architectural Studies from Auckland University, New Zealand, and a Master of Architecture from the University of Bath, UK. Pruek began his career in London, where he worked for three years on various projects, including facade consultancy for buildings in London and the Middle East.

Upon returning to Thailand, Pruek joined A49, one of the country’s leading architectural firms, contributing to the design of high-rise residential and commercial buildings. This experience deepened his understanding of the technical and aesthetic aspects of facade design, particularly in large-scale urban projects.

In 2019, Pruek co-founded VESSU COLLABORATION, where his team has taken on notable commissions, including the New Synphaet Medical Center and the Ramathibodi Sri Ayutthaya Medical Center and others. VESSU is known for its innovative approach to facade design, blending aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability in each project. Pruek and VESSU continues to push the boundaries of modern facade architecture through the use of advanced materials and energy-efficient designs.

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Chakkrit is a Studio Director based in Gensler’s Bangkok office. With over 20 years of experience, he has a strong passion for sustainable design, working directly with the end users, and creating a space that positively affects their lives and work. His experience spans from the early stage of design through construction administration. His work involves many types of projects, office buildings, mixed-use development, hotels and resorts, hospitals, schools, libraries, and urban planning.

Chakkrit has a Ph.D. in Built Environment from Kasetsart University, Thailand, and believes that learning has allowed him to keep up with constantly changing global trends on designs, technologies, and businesses. He is also a frequent guest critique and lecturer at various universities and speaker events, immersing himself in growing the next generation of young designers.

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Malvinder Singh Rooprai, Architectural Market Development Manager & Technical Consultant for PVB division of Kuraray, is based out of New Delhi – INDIA. His key responsibilities are to grow the market for value added products under the umbrella of Trosifol® in Asia Pacific region.

His academic background in structural engineering and working experience as structural façade engineer enables him to provide technical consultancy on laminated glass applications to façade consultants, architects laminators. He has a rich experience on finite element modeling of laminated glass for analyzing the effects of viscoelastic behavior of polymeric interlayers on the structural performance of laminated glass panels in architectural applications. He has provided consulting support on structural analysis of laminated glass in various iconic projects like Shanghai Tower, Lotte Tower, World One in AP region. He complex applications like blast & bullet resistant glazings.

Malvinder has presented papers on laminated glass with Ionomer interlayers in events like GPD, World of Facades at Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Colombo & Singapore. He has also presented on structural performance of laminated glass at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He did his Masters in Structural Engineering from Thapar University, Patiala – India and did his dissertation work on Wind Load Modeling in Tall Rectangular Buildings including Interference effects by Artificial Neural Networks.

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Lalit Thitipaisal is currently the Sustainability Associate Director at CBRE (Thailand) Co., Ltd. He is responsible for sustainability consulting projects for Thailand and SEA. He also manages and supervises all corporate ESG programs at the CBRE Thailand office.

Before joining CBRE, he worked at an engineering and green building consulting firm for more than 10 years. During this time, he served as a green building specialist, project manager for LEED and WELL certification services and Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) Manager. His projects included commercial and corporate offices, retail spaces, industrial buildings, healthcare facilities and residential developments in Thailand and Myanmar.

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Having dedicated more than 15 years to the façade industry, Jamie held Key Account Management and Technical Specification roles in the United Kingdom before relocating to Vietnam, where he operated in a Product Management role for Schüco Southeast Asia. He has most recently relocated to Bangkok, Thailand where he is responsible for the operations of Schüco International KG.

Jamie has as successful track record of completing challenging projects across an array of market sectors; from the Olympic Village for the 2012 London Games, to Ocean Spa Plaza residential apartments in Gibraltar, the Aston Martin F1 HQ at Silverstone UK, Atlantic Square HMRC Glasgow and The Lego Factory in Vietnam as well as many more.

Projects such as these have required strong technical skills, as well as a commercial astuteness. This aptitude has provided Jamie with the opportunity to work with market leading Architectural and Consultancy practices by providing valuable front end technical advice on an array of façade topics, including Fire Protection and Carbon Reduction solutions, Product Thermal and Acoustic Performance, Digital Solutions, Ballistic Enhancement products and so much more.