Facades+ Vancouver 2025 by The Architect's Newspaper

WELCOME TO FACADES+ VANCOUVER!

The Architect’s Newspaper is celebrating 13 Years of Facades+ Conferences. We are thrilled to welcome both new attendees and longtime facades fanatics to today’s dynamic event. We bring fresh and relevant programming to each city, and have an exceptional group of projects, people, and expertise for you to learn about today.

Facades+ Vancouver brings together top professionals from the worlds of design, engineering, fabrication, and construction to consider how high-performance envelopes are evolving and transforming the Canadian built environment, and are responding to changing codes, climates, technologies, and client needs.

I’d like to thank our amazing conference co-chairs, Venelin Kokalov & Amirali Javidan from Revery Architecture, who have brought together today’s program of BC’s design leaders. We invite you to connect with the presenters and your peers during networking breaks in the Methods+Materials Gallery and after the event.

Please get to know our sponsors exhibiting in the Methods+Materials Gallery today and learn how they will help you shape the future of facade design and technology.

Has Facades+ struck a chord with you? Have a look at our upcoming events held in 14 cities across the U.S. & Canada. Visit our website to learn more about our other events and additional opportunities to earn your CEU's.

We are eager to hear from you about how we might improve the Facades+ experience. Talk to us. And please spread the word—help us to continue to grow the Facades+ dialogue and community.

All the best,

Diana Darling CEO & Creative Director, AN Media Group

CONFERENCE

ORGANIZERS

TREVOR SCHILLACI Senior Program Associate, AN Media Group

DIANA DARLING CEO / Creative Director, AN Media Group

MARTY WOOD VP of Events, AN Media Group

DIONNE DARLING VP of Brand Partnerships, AN Media Group

AGENDA

(TIMES IN PST)

8:00 AM CHECK-IN & BREAKFAST | Methods + Materials Gallery

9:30 AM WELCOME: Dionne Darling | The Architect’s Newspaper

PROGRAM WELCOME:

9:35 AM

9:40 AM

9:45 AM

Chris Wrobel | Innotech Windows + Doors

PROGRAM INTRODUCTION:

Venelin Kokalov | Revery Architecture

Amirali Javidan | Revery Architecture

AGENDA

2:45 PM METHODS + MATERIALS BREAK

PANEL Performance, Inclusion, and Reconciliation: The tәmәseẃtxw Aquatic and Community Center

3:15 PM

Presenters:

Ali Kenyon | hcma

Harold Louwerse | Stantec

ROUNDTABLE Vancouver Vernacular: Climate Adaptive Regionalism and Facade Design in BC

Presenters:

4:00 PM

4:45 PM

Radu Craciun | Icon West

Sam Maleknia | City of Surrey

Arno Matis | AMA

Amirali Javidan | Revery Architecture

CLOSING REMARKS

Dionne Darling | The Architect’s Newspaper

Venelin Kokalov | Revery Architecture

4:50 PM COCKTAIL RECEPTION

SPEAKERS

CO-CHAIRS

VENELIN KOKALOV

Design Principal / Revery Architecture

Venelin Kokalov is the Design Principal of Revery Architecture, a Vancouver-based, internationally recognized practice working in a variety of typologies including cultural, academic, community, and mixeduse residential buildings. With a background in art and craftsmanship, Venelin is respected for his distinctive ability to seamlessly weave together established and emerging technologies in engaging and innovative ways. He is driven by a belief that architecture should positively influence peoples’ lives—that it should be not only functional and formally compelling, but emotionally evocative. His work seeks to put people at ease, stimulate human connections, touch people’s hearts, and bring joy.

AMIRALI JAVIDAN

Director / Revery Architecture

As a Director at Revery, Amirali has been centrally involved in the design, management, and implementation of many of the firm’s high-profile mixed-use residential, civic, and institutional projects. He is a passionate believer in architecture as a catalyst for urban renewal and community empowerment; as a natural collaborator and innovator, he looks for opportunities in every project to magnify the impact of Revery’s work. Amirali’s work on The Butterfly + First Baptist Church Complex has been essential to the successful delivery of the tower’s iconic form and unique, high-performance facade system.

SPEAKERS

RADU CRACIUN

Envelope Project Manager / Icon West

Radu Craciun is an Envelope Project Manager for Icon West Construction in Vancouver, British Columbia. Leveraging extensive experience in the construction and facade industry, Radu has held prior positions at Dura Seal, Advanced Glazing Systems and Old Castle Building Envelope. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a Masters degree in Engineering and also holds an MBA from the Open University of London as well as a certificate in Architectural and Building Technology from BCIT. Radu’s project experience includes work on Vancouver House, The Butterfly, Mirvish Village Toronto, and 707 Terry in Seattle, as well as other large commercial projects.

CLINT CUDDINGTON

Principal / Measured Architecture

Prior to forming Measured in 2007 Clinton had amassed an impressive public architecture pedigree, including nine years as an architect for Bing Thom Architects in Vancouver working on commissions that included the redevelopment and expansion of the Arena Stage Theatre in Washington, DC, and the Surrey Campus of Simon Fraser University. Working alongside Bing Thom, Clinton played a pivotal role as project architect on both commissions, which garnered international attention and won the firm numerous prestigious awards. In particular, the SFU building was recognized for a Special Jury Prize in France’s Marche International des Professionels de l’Immobilier.

PETER DUSHENSKI

Managing Director / GlasCurtain

Peter Dushenski is the Managing Director of GlasCurtain inc., a 100% Canadian-owned and operated curtain wall manufacturer that specializes in tripleglazed fibreglass-framed systems. Since 2013, Peter has led the company to several industry firsts including the highest thermally performing curtain wall in the world based on Cold Climate Passive House (PHI) certification – rated to 0.60 W/m2K. Peter lives in Edmonton, is happily married and the proud father of two little boys.

LINDSAY

DUTHIE Architect / DIALOG

Lindsay has worked on a diverse range of projects across Canada including large-scale commercial, institutional and residential projects. She is passionate about developing sustainable design solutions across all stages of a project, with a keen interest in material selection and reducing environmental impacts. She is devoted to creating meaningful projects that contribute to vibrant and inclusive placemaking, while also helping the planet.

BRIAN HUBBS

Principal / RDH Building Science

Brian is recognized as a practical engineer and researcher who delivers innovative solutions. He is one of the three co-founders of RDH and has a unique blend of theoretical and hands-on knowledge gained from completing hundreds of projects across RDH’s various practice areas. Brian’s experience includes work on both high- and low-rise commercial, institutional, and residential projects in many geographic locations and in virtually all climatic regions in North America.

ALI KENYON

Principal / hcma

Ali Kenyon is an architect, urbanist, and mother. With Dutch and Italian ancestry, and raised in the Treaty Four lands of Regina, Ali is interested in the relationship between cities, buildings, and landscapes, their cultural context, and the systems that connect them. Through her work, she is committed to providing design solutions that catalyze community change, now and into the future.

HAROLD LOUWERSE

Practice Lead / Stantec

Harold is the Practice Lead for Stantec’s new Building Specialty Services division in Western Canada, overseeing the Building Science, Energy Modeling, Façade Engineering, Facility Assessment, Building Commissioning, and Technology specialties. As a Professional Licensee of Engineering in Building Science and a Registered Roofing Observer, Harold is knowledgeable and experienced in cladding, glazing, roofing, insulation and below grade waterproofing systems on new and existing buildings. He has been working in the building science industry for over 20 years. Harold has served on the FIGA BC Chapter Technical Committee and is currently serving on the RCABC Technical Committee.

HUGH LOWRY

Technical Sales & Engineering Manager / Elemex

Hugh Lowry is Technical Sales & Engineering Manager for Elemex. He has a passion for BIPV. After his undergraduate at Queen’s, Hugh worked in the solar industry, specifically ground-mount utility projects. Taking a year to pursue an M.Eng at Western University was followed by Hugh’s current role, where he has applied his solar knowledge to facades.

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SPEAKERS

SAM MALEKNIA

Senior Urban Design Planner / City of Surrey

Sam is an architect and urban designer with 19 years of experience shaping cities through both public and private sector work. His diverse portfolio includes complex highdensity developments, transit-oriented communities, large-scale master plans, and strategic urban design and planning. Since 2018, he has played a key role at the City of Surrey, advancing high-rise development in the city’s rapidly evolving urban core. Sam has lived and contributed to projects across Canada, the United States, and the Middle East, including work in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, and Kuwait, bringing a global perspective to every project he touches.

ARNO MATIS

Principal / AMA

Arno Matis has over 29 years of experience delivering award-winning architectural projects in greater Vancouver and internationally. A former Senior Director of Bing Thom Architects, he actively designed and managed numerous award-winning landmark projects, including Arena Stage in Washington and the Sunset Community Centre in Vancouver. Under BTA, Mr.Matis led Hotel Georgia through the first rezoning under Vancouver’s Tall Building Policy. A mid-scale firm, Arno Matis is personally involved in the design and project management of each AMA project.

J-F ROBERT

President / RAICO North America

As a Professional Engineer and owner of Blackcomb Facade Technology, J-F Robert has focused his practice on significant curtainwall projects. His experience ranges from 60 story high rise, PHI certified commercial buildings, high end residences and complex freeform structures. Blackcomb Façade Technology is the exclusive fabrication partner for RAICO Bautechnik in the Pacific Northwest for all systems types including Timber, Steel and Aluminum.

JUSTIN TOMPSON

Architectural Technologist / DIALOG

Justin is an architectural technologist with more than 20 years of handson experience. He has worked on a variety of projects, including educational facilities, border crossings, office buildings, high-rise residential towers, and transit infrastructure and facilities. As a project leader, Justin has developed projects from inception to completion. In his leadership roles, Justin provides continuity and consistency of design and execution throughout the project process, within his teams, and across DIALOG. Justin is highly active at DIALOG. His leadership on the national Safety Committee led to the successful implementation of the mobile Job Site Hazard Assessment application. He also contributes his time to advancing initiatives around improving Contract Administration protocols and streamlining construction drawing standards.

CHRIS WROBEL

Multi-Family Sales Manager / Innotech Windows + Doors

Chris Wrobel is the multi-family sales manager at Innotech Windows + Doors. Chris has over twenty years of experience in project management and architectural product sales. His deep knowledge of the construction industry, specifically large-scale commercial and mixed-use multi-family developments, allows him to effectively work with all stakeholders on a project team.

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