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The FFF Journal
Mustafa Alkan, General Manager of Werner Sobek Istanbul, at his desk in the Istanbul office
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October 19, 2026

Engineering Never Stops: Mustafa Alkan, Werner Sobek Istanbul

Mustafa Alkan, General Manager of Werner Sobek Istanbul, on structure, earthquakes and the building envelope, and why the façade engineer belongs in the project from day one. From The FFF Journal Vol. 02.
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October 15, 2026

What’s Next? Priedemann’s Next Chapter

Lars Anders, CEO of Priedemann Facade Experts, on configuration over customisation, façades as absorbers, revitalisation, AI and the next chapter of a specialist company. From The FFF Journal Vol. 02.
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September 23, 2026

Multi-Layer Façade Systems: A Scientific Review on Criticalities and Future Perspectives

A scientific review of Multi-Layer Façade Systems, exploring how parametric design, simulation, AI, digital twins and predictive control are transforming the building envelope from a static assembly into an adaptive computational system.
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July 28, 2026

The Human Performance of Windows.

Through stories of love, conflict and everyday life, Ricardo Dan Díaz reflects on how windows shape not only environmental performance, but the way we experience architecture itself.
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July 27, 2026

Built From the Facade Up, Q&A with Alex Dantziguian

For more than three decades, Alex Dantziguian has worked across the entire façade value chain—from fabrication and installation to thermal performance and business leadership. In this conversation, the Managing Director of Technoform Middle East shares practical insights on specification, harsh climates, value engineering, thermal breaks, procurement, and the human relationships that shape the global façade industry.