2012 sponsors & exhibitors
Speakers & Judges Lounge Sponsor
SWISSPEARL® façade panels are the unparalleled paragon standard for integrally coloured cement composite panels for high profile buildings. The premium Swiss quality panels are available in some 100 shades, more than 2000 custom colours and various distinctive finishes. Additional surface treatments such as perforations, 3-D ornaments, etc. are additional possibilities to achieve exclusive designs.
The panels are installed following the ultimate technology of uninterrupted rear ventilation which ensures a long life span to the whole building and important energy savings. The fascinating range developed to meet the architects’ creative needs rests on following collections:
- CARAT SL: the monolithic material aspect with its delicate vein texture provides a noble expression to buildings with special character.
- REFLEX: the coloured through panel core bears an iridescent surface. Changing lighting and angle of vision produce fascinating nuances in the colours.
- XPRESSIV: this unique, very vivid cement structure is available in 8 shades.
The natural elegance of these authentic and sober materials offers much flexibility and tremendous design potential, all the more as the seductive colours and textures can be easily combined and also blend harmoniously with other materials. Thanks to the outstanding product features and the long time proven Swiss quality, Swisspearl façade panels are particularly suited for contemporary buildings of any size and scope with a uniquely attractive architecture. More than 15 million m2 delivered since 1990 on 5 continents.
www.swisspearl.com
Shortlist Reception Sponsor
FIGUERAS INTERNATIONAL SEATING is a worldwide company based on innovation and specializing in the design development, production and installation of seating systems for public facilities such as conference halls, convention centres, theatres, auditoriums, waiting areas, airports, cinemas, large multipurpose spaces, sport facilities, hospitals, universities, educational centres or hotels.
In line with its commitment to innovation, the company has created Figueras Design Centre, a research and development centre which creates new concepts systems and investigates the use of new materials and technologies. New concepts created for application in seating systems seek to make optimal use of space and applied technology while also ensuring profitability. The centre's mission is to colaborate with designers and architects to develop custom products for their own project.
At Figueras we are aware that respect for the environment is a competitive tool. That's why the company committed itself to implementing an environmental management system which guarantees a series of commitments in terms of eco-design and production.
www.figueras.com
Bar Sponsor
Rider Levett Bucknall is a global, independent property and construction consultancy with over 2,500 people operating from more than 100 offices.
This international reach enables the firm to combine global best practice with local insight, utilising the latest cost data and innovations to deliver property solutions across a number of sectors including commercial, residential, energy, sport and infrastructure.
The firm prides itself on taking a proactive, entrepreneurial approach to projects with a clear commitment to providing value and building long term relationships with customers and partners.
Rider Levett Bucknall provides a range of services including Cost Management, Project Management and Advisory. It is highly cost aware and committed to delivering ‘more with less’ – more services, utilisation and efficiency with less resources, money and waste.
To deliver this philosophy the firm has developed a new area of service delivery called ‘Responsible Management’. This is based on helping clients to spend less money and delivering more efficient, cost conscious and environmentally sustainable results.
www.rlb.com
Panel Session Sponsor
HP is the world‘s leading printer brand in architecture and design. Its main goal is to explore and develop technology and services that simplify everyday consumers’ and businesses’ lives and work. HP cares about its customers’ aspirations, and dreams, and it helps to transform these into relevant solutions, as well as to grow and evolve side by side with its clients. HP works closely with architects and designers to stay aware of their needs and goals. These professionals have experience in printing and a vision of market trends that is of great value to HP. In return, HP supports their initiatives.
HP thanks WAF organizers and participants and is proud to sponsor a lecture with such prestigious architects as EMBT Studios and Rojkind Architects. In addition, HP will be facilitating the new HP Designjet Web-connected For Students WAF by printing out their presentation projects.
To learn more about HP Web-connected printers and how architects are collaborating with HP, visit www.hp.com/go/simplify or connect with HP at:
www.youtube.com/hpgraphicarts
www.facebook.com/HPdesigners
www.twitter.com/hpgraphicarts
www.hp.com/go/simplify
Urban Renewal Series Sponsor
Aedas is one of the world’s leading architecture design practices operating collectively with a simple purpose: To create inspiring designs that make positive contributions to the quality of the built-environment and to create places that enrich people’s lives.
Aedas develops creative solutions that are relevant, innovative and responsible to the environment. With a wealth of experience and passion for design, Aedas is at the forefront of the creative industries, always pushing the boundaries, always innovating.
With an impressive record of credentials and awards, Aedas operates from its three principal design centres in London, New York and Hong Kong, and a network of 40 offices spanning 4 continents. This offers our clients the benefits of a locally-based, personal service, backed by a global network of skills and resources.
Aedas operates across a broad range of sectors including Civic and Cultural, Sports and Leisure, Commercial and Residential, Education, Healthcare, and Retail and Transportation sector.
www.aedas.com
Future Project of the Year Sponsor
Far East Organization, Singapore’s largest private property developer, has built more than 700 developments in the residential, hospitality, retail, commercial, and industrial sectors. Owning and operating the largest residential leasing and hospitality portfolio in Singapore, it also has two publicly-listed companies, Orchard Parade Holdings Limited, a hotel and property group, and Yeo Hiap Seng Limited, a 112-year-old industry pioneer of food and beverage products in Southeast Asia.
Led by the belief that the places in which we live, work and play have an important influence in nurturing progress and success, Far East Organization is committed to constantly innovating and creating effective spaces that will improve and inspire better lives. As a forerunner of the Community and Sports Facilities Scheme, Far East Organization actively draws from its real estate development capabilities, gifting purpose-built community spaces at its projects to charity foundations and non-profit organisations, creating real estate value and a lasting legacy for the community.
Awarded Best Developer in South East Asia and Singapore at the Inaugural South East Asia Property Awards 2011, Far East Organization is the only developer in the world to be bestowed six FIABCI Prix d’Excellence Awards, underscoring its unique achievements in the regional and international real estate arena.
www.fareast.com.sg/
Fringe Feature Sponsor
Founded in 1967, DP Architects was one of the firms responsible for the urban landscape of Singapore. Now a leading architecture practice in Asia with over 1,200 staff and 12 offices worldwide, the firm provides a range of services from architecture, urban planning, interior design, landscape design to project management.
DP Architects has a long history in a wide variety of projects with a particular expertise in vast undertakings such as The Dubai Mall, Esplanade-Theatres on the Bay and Suntec City. Current landmark projects include Resorts World Sentosa and Singapore Sports Hub. The firm was founded with a deep concern for the built environment and the need to create architecture of excellence that enriches the human experience and spirit.
www.dpa.com.sg/
Exhibitors
A leading force on the international lighting market, Hess AG is a respected name for innovative, attractive outdoor lighting. Hess's broad product diversity ensures the availability of the best lighting solution for every application, whether it's the illumination of outdoor public spaces or interior and exterior architectural lighting, etc.
Hess invests a great deal in the development of energy-efficient lighting products, which has helped produce one of, if not, the most diverse ranges of efficient street lighting available on the market. This is a major reason why Hess is one of the first choices of cities and municipal governments planning the complete replacement or upgrading of existing lighting systems. The energy-efficient products employ precision-engineered optical systems with computer-designed reflectors, state-of-the-art light sources, such as LEDs, etc., providing the operator with superior economy and unparalleled lighting quality.
Besides lighting, Hess manufactures street and site furnishings, making it one of the few manufacturers capable of providing architects and designers with the products for a consistent overall design.
Unique formal expression and distinct high quality as well as optics that are precision designed to each respective application, maintenance-friendly construction, high-grade materials and sound workmanship have helped forge Hess's position on the international market. Hess's products are exported to over 40 different countries worldwide.
www.hess.eu
Founded in 1949, ARDEX is the global quality and innovation leader for specialty building products including construction materials for tile and stone installation, subfloor preparation, toppings and concrete restoration, designer walls and floors, wall preparation and smoothing, flooring adhesives and waterproofing.
ARDEX remains a family-owned business which allows for a strong and on-going focus on uncompromising product quality, unmatched service, in-depth training and expert technical support.
Headquartered in Witten, Germany with 36 subsidiaries, ARDEX has
representation in over 50 countries. This structure ensures consistent
quality, as well as maximum responsiveness to local market needs.
www.ardex.de/com/site/en.htm
MEGAMAN® – Leading the World in Energy Efficient Lighting
MEGAMAN® is a global brand in high-performance, energy-efficient lighting and an innovative leader in LED and CFL lamp design, with technology targeting the best eco-lighting solutions. Striving to provide state-of-the-art solutions for every lighting requirement, MEGAMAN® lighting products not only excellent lighting performance, but aesthetically appealing as well, making it ideal for a wide range of applications in restaurants, retail outlets, hotels and at home. Indeed, the lighting products are widely distributed throughout the world covering more than 90 countries throughout Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa and South America. By setting environmental management as one of the company's highest priorities, MEGAMAN® focuses on eco-friendly environmental processes from initial design to manufacturing, research and development, and the disposal and recycling of its products.
www.megaman.cc/
For more information regarding commercial opportunities at the Festival please contact:
Edmond Katongole
Global Commercial Manager
T +44 (0) 20 7728 4561
M +44 (0) 7912 399927
E edmond.katongole@i2ieventsgroup.com
Frazer Stokes
Senior Commercial Manager
T +44 (0) 20 7728 3633
M +44 (0) 7702 382052
E frazer.stokes@i2ieventsgroup.com
