As the founder and creative visionary behind AFW, Andy brings over 30 years of experience working on international projects across Europe and Asia. Since establishing the workshop in 2004, Andy has transformed AFW into a thriving hub of creativity and collaboration, consistently delivering innovative solutions across a wide range of sectors. His leadership has led to the successful completion of projects for prestigious international hotel and resort brands, alongside large-scale mixed-use, residential, commercial, and retail developments.

Andy’s deep commitment to design excellence and sustainability is evident in every project AFW undertakes. His focus on blending environmental considerations with local cultural context has allowed AFW to carve out a niche as a boutique design consultancy known for crafting unique, tailored solutions for diverse, often challenging locations.

Under Andy’s guidance, AFW has grown into a respected design consultancy that not only pushes the boundaries of creativity but also fosters a collaborative approach to problem-solving. His expertise and passion for design, combined with an ability to navigate complex, culturally diverse environments, have established AFW as a leader in delivering world-class projects that resonate with clients and communities alike.

Ashwanii Khanna is a seasoned professional with over 11 years of experience in the facade industry and an overall career spanning 18 years in the construction materials sector. Having worked with esteemed organizations such as Fundermax, Armstrong, and Saint Gobain. Ashwanii is a Chief Customer Officer at Fundermax India.

His journey in the industry is marked by notable achievements, including managing key accounts, spearheading expansion into emerging markets, and devising and executing effective sales & marketing strategies.

Fundermax, an Austrian MNC with a legacy of more than 130+ years, has Design at its core and caters to varied segments like Exterior Facades, Architectural Interiors, Furniture, Packaging, Automotive, Healthcare & many other Allied Industries.

We offer Unique solutions where Aesthetics meets Functionality and strive towards Perfection with the constant pursuit of delivering World Class Products & Services aimed toward Customer Centricity through Brand Leadership and Digital Transformation leading to Business Excellence for a Sustainable Future with People First & ESG at the helm. At Fundermax, we are open to Ideas, Innovation & Collaboration, for you to create a world of limitless possibilities.

Ashwin Shah joined ZHA in 2012 and has since contributed to a variety of projects across Asia, Europe, and North Africa. His portfolio includes airports, transport hubs, towers, performing arts, museums, residential, and mixed-use developments.

Ashwin has contributed to significant transportation projects, including Navi Mumbai International Airport, Western Sydney International Airport, and Terminal 3B Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport. His contributions extend to other key ZHA projects, such as the Jumeirah Nanjing Hotel & International Youth Cultural Centre, Taikang Financial Centre in Wuhan, Mercury Tower in Malta, and the Unicorn Island Masterplan in Chengdu.

Ashwin began his career at ZHA as a member of the ZHA Computation and Design research group (ZHA CODE) and now focuses on project delivery. He also serves as a trustee director on the EBT (Employee Benefit Trust) of ZHA.

Ashwin completed his Bachelor of Architecture with distinction from The National Institute of Technology in India and his Master of Architecture and Urbanism from the Design Research Laboratory (DRL) at the Architectural Association (AA) in London. Since graduating, he has been part of numerous visiting schools in India and currently tutors for the Patrik  Schumaker studio at AA DRL.

Gautam is an architect by training and a building enclosure specialist by profession, with extensive experience delivering façade solutions across East Asia, Southeast Asia, and India. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to projects spanning three continents, bringing expertise in façades optimized for manufacturing, assembly, and environmental performance.

He currently leads a team of specialists dedicated to supporting key stakeholders with well-engineered, safe, and sustainable building envelope solutions, ensuring alignment between architectural vision, technical performance, and long-term value.

Harsha is a seasoned professional with over 8 years of experience in façades and fenestration products, specializing in new product development for both Indian and international markets. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University, India.

Currently, Harsha is responsible for leading the engineering division within the pre-award project process, overseeing technical compliance, pre-construction activities, design, and structural analysis for façade and fenestration projects.

Previously, Harsha spearheaded the development of innovative products tailored to various international markets, addressing distinct product standards, construction requirements, and testing protocols. He has worked closely with Schueco’s headquarters in Germany, managing collaborative development efforts.

With a strong background in concept design, technical expertise in fenestration, and extensive experience in testing, Harsha brings a comprehensive skill set to every project. Outside of work, he enjoys automotive sketching, baking, and watching movies.

Jennifer Schneider has worked in the laminated glass industry for over 14 years and is currently the Structural and Security Glazing Market Manager for Kuraray.  She has been involved in the development, commercialization, and marketing of new interlayers for laminated glass for both automotive and architectural applications. Jennifer has a vast degree of experience in understanding the relationship between polymer properties and laminated glass performance.   She holds a MS in Plastic Engineering from the University of Massachusetts.

With a view to lead by example through devoted work ethics and constant innovation, Suresh is one of the most sought after façade consultants of India with a unique approach of integrating and detailing to insure that all elements of the façade render absolute performance.

With over 20 years of experience shaping the architectural landscape of India, Mahyar Vaid is a director at the renowned firm Talati and Partners LLP. A graduate of Rachna Sansad, Mumbai, he has expertise spanning a vast range of projects—from large-scale sports stadiums and university campuses to intricate commercial buildings, residential high-rises and hotels. His deep understanding of façade design is born from this hands-on experience in delivering complex, high-performance structures.

Pratik Doshi, is the National Manager for Façade Business at Schueco India. With 18 years of experience in Construction industry, and 9.5 of which he has spent at Schueco India, Pratik has handled various sales territories and worked closely with architects on various benchmark projects. He is passionate about making outstanding buildings and is always committed to supporting customers. Pratik wears multiple hats and is also the Head of Estimation department at Schueco India and is constantly working on developing the team and supporting fabricating partners with quicker responses.

He loves exploring new ideas and is committed to support Fabricating partners, Consultants & Architects.

Rajan has more than 30 years of international experience within the facade industry, out of which he has served more than 11 years at Arup. With Structural engineering background Rajan has gained working experiences in various regions such as Asia, Middle East and Australia. He has extensive experiences in both new built and existing buildings. He has successfully delivered several prestigious projects with integrated facade designs, involving 3D design, complex engineering and building integration. He is a Certified SGMM (Singapore Green Mark Manager), enable him to understand sustainable design requirements from Architectural and practical perspectives. He has managed and delivered several large projects with highly practical and efficient designs resulted successful implementations such as Mondeal Heights, The Park, Brigade Tech Garden, Pan Pacific Hotel, Singapore. ASPTM Hospital, Vietnam.

Passionate in future technologies and experiments with innovations, taken various efforts to adopt technology to improve the efficiency in design and construction aspects. With his extensive International and regional experience in the façade and construction industry, known face to regional facade industry with good reputation on high quality works completed.

Ravishankar supports the TS&D team to drive projects in innovation and transformational growth projects. In addition, he has domain expertise in providing design support and demonstrated technical leadership in building facade projects for India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka.

Ravi joined Dow in 2007 as Application Engineer & Technical Support for Dow Corning supporting High Performance Building Division. He was instrumental in building lab capability for construction business in India which facilitated a better & faster response to regional customers.

Ritesh started his career with Arup Singapore after completing his Bachelor`s in Architecture from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur and has now re-joined Arup Mumbai Office as Senior Consultant. Ritesh is currently leading the façade team for Arup India. He brings in unique perspective to projects with his computation design approach and his proficiency in visual scripting, BIM platforms, and Climate Change Design. Ritesh brings technical skills and project delivery experience having worked in façade projects from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and India with key clients. He has also been involved in various building diagnostics and rectification works in Singapore and India.

Armed with a Structural Engineering double-degree from Oxford University, Rohan has experience working with Façade and Fenestration companies in Thailand, Spain and South Korea. Leading the operations at Aluplex since 2011, Rohan has been using his strong technical foundations to deliver multiple façade projects across the country of varying complexity and scale.

Shekhar Patki has been at the helm of PG Patki Architects for three decades. Following in his father’s footsteps, he has stewarded this firm with unwavering passion. As the Principal Architect, he has been instrumental in shaping its design philosophy and approach to Architecture. Highly respected in the architecture industry in India, he has also received numerous awards and recognition for his work including recognition from IIA, CWAB, Conde Nast Traveller, The Economic Times, and more.

Shekhar Patki recognizes the challenges that come with the constantly evolving architectural landscape and has successfully navigated his firm towards leadership. PGP has completed numerous projects across India that have set future benchmarks in sustainable and innovative design. His approach to design is rooted in a deep understanding of each project and unique requirements. He believes that it is the architect who sets in place the architectural concept and systems needed to bring a project to fruition.

Timothy is Regional Director of Meinhardt Façade Technology. He has been in the façade industry for over 25 years. He has been involved in diverse roles and positions in façade contracting and consulting firms, from designing to managing projects, including assisting architects in designing façade systems to achieve the desired aesthetic. Timothy has a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, and Master's Degree in Construction Management.

He has extensive experience in the design and management of façade systems. His experience in various project types allows him to work under pressure and solve problems on the spot, gain prompt understanding on design and production stage as well as on site constructability, and manage projects to run smoothly from design through to installation. For the last 17 years, he has been with Meinhardt Façade and is in charge of Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam markets, and is recently expanding to others in the South East Asian region as well.

T.S. Aditya is the Vice President – Strategy & Business Development at Qutone, bringing over 14 years of extensive experience in the façade industry. He has been instrumental in driving the company’s sales function, focusing on acquiring key accounts, developing and managing sales budgets, and strengthening relationships with key industry stakeholders and channel partners.

Aditya holds a B.Tech in Civil Engineering from NIT Jaipur and an MBA from IIM Lucknow. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. from SSBM, Geneva, specializing in consultative selling and key account management. His research paper on the Analysis of Flow Characteristics Through Circular Crested Weirs was published in the international journal Hydro in 2008, earning notable appreciation.

Vicky Vora is the visionary founder and principal consultant at V3 Facade Design Studio – V3FDS, a Mumbai-based facade consultancy firm established in May 2019. A graduate in Mechanical Engineering from Mumbai University. Mr. Vora further advanced his academic credentials by earning a Master’s degree in Business Administration, specializing in Operations Management. With over a decade of diverse professional experience in the facade and construction industry, he brings a powerful combination of engineering knowledge, operational insight, and client-centric focus.

Mr. Vora has been involved in the successful execution of a wide range of projects including high-rise residential towers, commercial complexes, luxury private residences, hotels and resorts, data centers, and mixed-use developments. His comprehensive understanding of facade systems, materials, and global standards enables him to provide innovative, efficient, and sustainable façade solutions tailored to each project's needs.

Under his leadership, V3FDS has emerged as a reliable and quality-driven facade consultancy firm. The studio is known for its hands-on project involvement, technical precision, design coordination, cost optimization, and timely delivery. Mr. Vora has built a team that shares his commitment to professionalism, integrity, and engineering excellence.

He firmly believes that facade design is not just about aesthetics, but also about performance, safety, and long-term value. At V3FDS, every project is approached with a focus on collaboration, innovation, and value engineering, always keeping the client's vision and the project's success as the highest priority.

Vrinda Shetty is the Director of Design and Operations at Bentel Associates International, India,with over 25 years of experience in architecture and design. Over the last 18 years at Bentel Associates, she has led a wide portfolio of projects across retail, commercial, hospitality, and residential sectors, playing a key role in shaping the firm’s vision and growth in India.

Deeply involved in both the creative and operational aspects of design, her work reflects a fine balance of precision, scale, and user-centric thinking. Landmark projects such as DB Mall (Bhopal), Vega City (Bengaluru), Vegas Mall (New Delhi), Forum Kochi, and M5 ECity Mall (Bengaluru) standas strong representations of her leadership and design sensibilities.

Her focus lies in crafting environments that are future-ready, functionally efficient, and contextually rooted. With a comprehensive understanding of large-scale developments, she brings together design innovation, technical insight, and team collaboration to create spaces that connect with people. She actively contributes to industry panels and discussions, engaging in ongoing conversations around public infrastructure, urban design, and the future of built environments in India.