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Daniel Pfanner rejoined Bollinger + Grohmann Ingenieure in 2010 after he had already been working as a project manager in our team from 2003 to 2008 and is Partner since 2011. In 2007 and 2008 he set up and established Bollinger + Grohmann’s Paris office. Mr. Pfanner has project management experience for a variety of different building types including sport stadiums, museums, commercial and high-rise buildings.

Additionally to his expertise in the planning of steel and glass constructions, he has many years of experience in the design and multidisciplinary planning of energyefficient building envelopes. The measures of the façades for various building types ranging from museums to skyscrapers always meet the highest design requirements. His special focus lies on the development and implementation of innovative energy and construction concepts for all-glass façades.

Since 2014 he has been assigned Professor for Structural Design at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, Germany.

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Roman Schieber joined knippershelbig in 2007 and is now a managing director. Leading the knippershelbig Facades team in Europe and North America allows Roman the opportunity to work on unique, challenging projects all over the world. His association to structural engineering, environmental design and deep knowledge of the latest fabrication techniques allow him to transfer structural efficiency and thermal performance into façade design. The center aspiration of his work is to create a balanced link between architectural motivated and performance-driven design.

At the beginning of the century Roman worked on a number of outstanding and internationally published projects in Asia, such as the Massimiliano Fuksas – designed ~1mile long free formed terminal of the Bao’an International Airport in Shenzhen or the 0.7 mile long main axis for the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai. In the second decade of this century projects in the United States came to the fore. Romans portfolio include projects like the Academy Museum Of Motion Pictures In Los Angeles – designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop; The Museum Of Fine Arts In Houston – Designed by Steven Holl Architects, and he is currently working on the new Munich Concert Hall designed by Cukrowicz Nachbaur.

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Born in 1965, Reinhard Pritzlaff -after finishing school- pursued an academic career in process engineering at the esteemed Technical University Cologne. Upon graduation in 1988 and after his military service, Reinhard commenced his professional journey in 1990 at Alunorf, recognized as the world's largest aluminium rolling mill, where he held the position of a Development & Quality Engineer. In 1997, Reinhard transitioned to the former VAW (today´s Speira) in the city of Grevenbroich, assuming the role of Technical Customer Service Engineer within the Department of Transportation, Architectural & Industry Products. Over the span of nearly three decades, he provided technical support and expertise and developed new products for the road transportation, marine and building industry, significantly contributing to the company's advancements. Since 2015, Reinhard has served as a Technical Advisor, leveraging his extensive knowledge and experience to foster innovation and uphold excellence within the industry.

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Steve McIntyre is a seasoned sustainability leader and Principal Environmental Consultant at Viritopia. With a background in horticulture and decades of hands-on experience, Steve specialises in weaving green infrastructure into the fabric of commercial and urban environments. From living walls to sustainable water systems, he takes an ecological approach to helping clients develop low-carbon, high-impact strategies that ensure long-term building resilience.

Before co-founding ANS Global, Steve pioneered the ‘living wall’ concept during his tenure as Managing Director of Aldingbourne Nurseries. Today, he brings that same spirit of innovation to Viritopia, working collaboratively across disciplines to unlock the full potential of nature-led design.

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Thomas is a physicist and achieved a PhD in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology. He started his professional career at PriceWaterhouse Cooper, moved on to the German Robert Bosch GmbH and then worked as Vice President for the Manz Automation AG. Since 2011 Thomas works for Schüco International KG in Germany.

As Senior Vice President at Schüco International KG he is responsible for the topics of Digitalisation & Fabrication, Innovation Management and also Smart Building. In addition, Thomas heads up the sales division for North America, where he works closely with local colleagues.

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Andreas Schulte is a Director at Henning Larsen. Since joining the Munich studio in 2012, he has played a key role in establishing the German office, leading business development, strategic project bids and client relations. As an architect and project director, Andreas has overseen the design and delivery of numerous high-profile projects, including the Siemens Global Headquarters in Munich, the Faculty of Architecture at OTH Regensburg, Der Spiegel Headquarters in Hamburg and the ZSW Center for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research in Stuttgart.

He holds a Diploma in Architecture from the University of Applied Sciences in Münster and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Siegen. Andreas is a member of the Bavarian and North Rhine-Westphalia Chambers of Architects. Before joining Henning Larsen, he worked for Dietrich Untertrifaller in Austria and Spowers Architects in Australia.

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Roland Bechmann is a member of the executive board and partner at the engineering firm Werner Sobek in Stuttgart. He studied civil engineering at the University of Hanover and has been with Werner Sobek since 2000. Roland Bechmann heads the department for acquisition and competitions. He has extensive experience in project work, particularly in complex large-scale projects such as the ADAC headquarters in Munich, the 2017 World Expo in Astana, Kazakhstan, and the new underground railway station in Stuttgart. Since 2013, Roland Bechmann has been the German representative of the CTUBH (Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat). At Werner Sobek, he initiated the internal Triple Zero Task Force, which deals with all issues relating to resource-efficient and climate-neutral construction and advises architects, building owners and investors worldwide on their projects and acquisitions.

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Michael Rathgeb has been Managing Director at ingenhoven associates since 2018. He manages the 185,000 square meter main railway station project in Stuttgart, which was awarded the Global Holcim Award Gold for Sustainable Building in 2006 and the International Architecture Award from the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture in 2007. After his architectural studies at Innsbruck University and professional experience with projects of various sizes, the Austrian began his career at ingenhoven associates as Project Director in 2007. In 2012 he was appointed Director and, since the middle of 2018, has been working in the team of Managing Directors.

In addition to specializing in complex infrastructure projects (public passenger transport, local and long-distance transport), Michael Rathgeb has extensive experience in the field of office and administration buildings. Rathgeb has been involved in projects such as the HDI headquarters in Hanover, University College Dublin, the Google headquarters in Palo Alto, and Marina One in Singapore.

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Matej Ferenc currently works at Ingenhoven Architects, where he has taken on roles as both a director and an architect. He previously worked at LZ Atelier. Matej holds an Ing. Arch. degree in Architecture and Urban Planning from Vysoké učení technické v Brně, where he also earned his bachelor’s degree. His skills include interior design, consulting, and custom furniture design, showcasing his expertise in architecture and urban planning.

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Angelika Schmid is an authorised signatory at the Werner Sobek engineering office in Stuttgart. She stud-ied civil engineering at the universities of Stuttgart and Trondheim and has been with Werner Sobek since 2002. Angelika Schmid has been an authorised signatory and team leader since 2013. Specialising in project work on special structures and steel construction, she is responsible as project manager for large and extremely complex reinforced concrete construction projects, such as the new underground railway station in Stuttgart.

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Benjamin Peter has been with seele for 14 years, progressing through a series of key leadership roles to become Head of the Technical Department. He began his career at the company as a Design Manager, before moving into the role of Senior Design Manager and later Head of Design.

Trained as a construction mechanic with additional qualifications in control enginee-ring, Benjamin gained five years of on-site assembly experience before moving into design and management roles. His career path at seele reflects a consistent drive for excellence and innovation in façade and roof construction.

In recent years, Benjamin has been responsible for the design work on the Stuttgart 21 project – a complex and high-profile development requiring careful coordination, technical accuracy, and practical problem-solving. Under his guidance, the project has been carried out to the highest quality standards.

Benjamin’s commitment to both technical mastery and collaborative project delivery defines his work and leadership style.

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Eike Becker studied architecture in Aachen, Stuttgart and Paris. In 1999, together with Helge Schmidt, he founded Eike Becker_Architekten, which stands for superferent architecture. Their completed buildings include the FAZ publishing headquarters in Frankfurt and the Spreeturm in Berlin.

Eike Becker_Architekten were awarded the German Real Estate Award 2024 for the ROCKYWOOD project. Eike Becker is a member of the advisory board of the Bundesstiftung Baukultur and the design council of the city of Kiel. He writes a regular column in the magazine “Immobilienwirtschaft”.

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Eric Claeys holds a degree as Civil Engineer in Construction from KU Leuven, Belgium, a degree in Industrial Engineering in Public Works from KU Leuven, Belgium, and graduated with a Master in Business Administration from the Vlerick Business School, Belgium. Eric has 40 years of experience in façade technologies and consulting and was involved in hundreds of prestigious projects by the most famous architects in more than 30 countries worldwide. Since the very beginning, value engineering has been his driving force, along with the belief that “ It always seems impossible until it’s done”. Out-of-the-box thinking is not just in his DNA; it is his DNA.

Eric is the inventor of “hybrid” curtain wall systems, an innovative combination of stick and unitized CW systems. The technologies are covered by an extensive patent portfolio in more than 70 countries worldwide.

Innovating is critical, but it is not enough. The Fassada steel curtain wall technologies are carefully engineered to revolutionize the market, setting a new standard to eliminate problems and enable the impossible.

Eric is co-founder of Fassada Steel SA, which is a Switzerland-based joint venture between the Swiss Montanstahl AG and the Belgian Fassada Group, the parent company of Fassada Technologies.

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Ulrich Theisen has been working in architectural glass for 40 years. He is responsible for supporting architects, facade consultants and investors in selecting the appropriate glass specifications for their projects. Ulrich Theisen has been involved in many national and international projects.

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Maximilian Stangler (36) has been with the ACO Group for over a decade and is responsible for Business Development in the Public Transportation sector as a Key Account Manager. With an academic background in Business Psychology and many years of experience collaborating with renowned architectural firms, he possesses a deep understanding of complex construction requirements and interdisciplinary project processes.

He has played a key role in the realization of numerous national and international infrastructure projects. His focus lies on forward-thinking topics such as sponge city concepts, urban mining, and circular economy.

As the global market leader in drainage technology, the ACO Group plays a central role in the implementation of innovative projects aimed at the responsible and sustainable management of water as a vital resource. By integrating the natural water cycle, ACO develops tailored solutions and holistic concepts to meet the challenges of urban environments.

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Lars Anders is the CEO of Priedemann Façade Experts and Façade-Lab Research & Development Center, which accomplishes tasks relating to the façade or building envelope. In this role, He manages and leads along with his managing partners, a team providing all services in façade planning, consulting, and engineering as well as other project-related assignments like product research and functional development.

Lars is a seasoned engineer and holds a degree in Civil Engineering (University of Applied Sciences, Berlin 1985). Inspired by building skins and their limitless possibilities, Priedemann provides interdisciplinary services to investors, developers, architects, consultants, main contractors, and fabricators, which have enabled them to achieve higher levels of efficiency, quality, and cost certainty in the development and execution of their façade projects.

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Antonius Kapusta started in the façade industry with an apprenticeship as a building fitter in a metal construction company in Münster. After studying mechanical engineering with a focus on steel construction, he started his first job as a project manager with a large German façade manufacturer.

The façade division led him to Schüco International KG, where he initially worked as an architectural consultant and later as an object manager for large projects in North Rhine-Westphalia. He has now managed the Large Object Management division in Germany for over 15 years. Since 2018, Antonius Kapusta has also been Head of Pre Construction Services and coordinates the large façade projects in Europe and the UK with his team.