09.00 - 09.30

GUEST REGISTRATION & WELCOME

09.30 - 10.00  

OPENING CEREMONY 

ARMAND VOKSHI, Dean, Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism, Chairman SHARE Albania;

MARCO ALBERTI, Ambassador of the Republic of Italy in Albania

MATILDA PANDO, President, Albanian Association of Architects;

JONA OSMANI, General Director of Territorial Development and Control, Municipality of Tirana;

ANDRE PIZZUTO, President Kamra tal-Periti, SHARE Society Ambassador in Malta ;

BLEDION BARALIU, President Architects’ Association, SHARE Society Ambassador in Kosovo; ALESSANDRO RUGGERA, Director of the Italian Cultural Institute in Tirana;

ALBERT VALTERI, CEO, Everest;

LEJDI IMERAJ, CEO & Founder, Smart Home Albania

Faciliators:

ANI TOLA, Ambassador of SHARE Architects Society in Albania;

FLORIN MINDIRIGIU, Fondator SHARE Architects

10.00 - 11.50  SESSION I

SHARE AWARDS 2025 Laureates Panel _ Presentations and Conversation

Moderator, ANI TOLA, Ambassador of SHARE Society in Albania; FLORIN MINDIRIGIU, Fondator SHARE Architects

ARMAND VOKSHI

Founder Avatelier, SHARE Architecture Awards 2025 Honorable mention in Completed Buildings - Office. Mixed-Use, Albania

IDEAL VEJSA

Co-Founder MADEN Group, SHARE Architecture Awards 2025 Category Winner for Completed Buildings - Shopping. Production and Logistic, Kosovo

Presentation: Sustainable Architecture

When architecture multiplies, it becomes sustainable

Case Studies: Kasollet e Zanave

At Maden Group, we prioritize our work environment and the atmosphere we cultivate within it. We believe that a nurturing and stimulating workspace enhances creativity and productivity,
allowing our team to thrive. Our commitment to environmental responsibility is woven into our design philosophy, as we strive to create spaces that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also sustainable.

BESIAN MEHMETI

Founder BMA, North Macedonia; Overall Winner INSIDE SHARE Architecture Awards 2025

Presentation: Designing with Context: From Interior Space to Civic Form

An exploration of how architectural design responds to context across scales, from the intimate SB Interior to the civic presence of the Muscat Municipality Building.

Case Studies: SB Interior

BMA – Besian Mehmeti Architects is an internationally active architecture studio founded in 2012, recognized for context-driven, contemporary design across residential, commercial, cultural, and public projects. Alongside strong regional practice, BMA’s recent work spans Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia, blending strong conceptual thinking with technical precision to create architecture that is expressive, rigorous, and deeply rooted in place.

PAVLOS SCHIZAS
Co-Founder MSSM Associates, Cyprus, SHARE Architecture Awards 2025 Honorable Mention in Completed Buildings

Presentation: Beyond Practice: Architecture at the Intersection of Research and Technology

How a multi-cultural practice evolves while adapting to the emergent technologies

Case Studies: The Origami House, Nicosia.

MSSM Associates is an international platform with a presence in Cyprus, Indonesia, the UAE, and Australia, where each project emerges from the interconnection of diverse cultures, academic backgrounds, and professional experiences. Since founding MSSM Associates in Cyprus in 2017, my portfolio has expanded to include a wide range of residential projects, as well as commercial, touristic, and public works. Today, MSSM Associates holds a strong record of international achievements, including multiple international awards and recognitions.

LEDJA CUPI
Marketing Manager, EVEREST, NATIONAL PARTNER SHARE ALBANIA 2026

Presentation: How EV Hybrid Technology is Leading the Green Architectural Shift. Engineering the Perfect Synergy of PVC and Aluminum.

Everest Construction Group is a leading European manufacturer of high-performance aluminum and PVC profiles, with 25 years of experience in the industry. The company specializes in engineering advanced systems for windows, doors, and façades that meet the highest standards of modern architecture.
The company is proud to introduce its latest innovation: the EV Hybrid Series. This system represents the perfect synergy of materials, combining the superior thermal and acoustic insulation of uPVC with the premium aesthetics and structural durability of aluminum.

OSKAR NORELIUS
Partner, Director White Arkitekter, Sweden

Presentation: Innovations in sustainable architecture

The lecture will outline the practice’s approach and methodology through a series of realized and ongoing projects.

Case Studies: Stockholm Wood City

White Arkitekter is a Scandinavian architecture and urban design practice working across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and the UK. The firm creates buildings and places that prioritise human experience, social value and long-term sustainability. Its portfolio spans education, healthcare, housing, culture and large-scale urban development. Sustainability informs every stage of the process, from energy performance and material choices to circular design strategies and adaptive reuse. White Arkitekter’s work combines clarity, functionality and thoughtful design to shape spaces that support everyday life and future generations. 

DISCUSSIONS

11.50 - 12.20  Coffee Break. Exhibition Visit

12.20 - 14.30 SESSION II

Moderator, BLEDION BARALIU

President of the Architects’ Association in Kosovo, SHARE Society Ambassador

Co-founder of the company archiEDU, Kosovo

Gezim Pacarizi

Founder Pacarizi Studio, Suisse / Kosovo

SHARE OMNIA Award Laureate for Kosovo 2025

Presentation: Red House in Albania

This lecture presents the Red House as a single architectural case study. Built around a central courtyard, the project explores how architecture can emerge from the void and how light, movement, and daily life unfold around one house

Case Studies: Red House. The project was nominated for the EU Mies Award.

Over 33 years of expertise in Architecture and Urban planning. Author of the most important architectural works in after war Kosovo.

SEBASTIAN SAVESCU
Founder of SAMIdeas, Romania

Presentation: Architecture as a question

Architecture can be seen as a continuous process of asking questions and searching for better answers. Through the metaphor of the Rubik’s Cube the talk explores how architectural solutions emerge from balancing multiple constraints.

Case Studies: Oncological Institute Iasi

A regional architecture office, based in Iasi, mainly focuses on architectural projects that tell a story and reshape the urban skyline.

LEJDI IMERAJ
Founder SMART HOME, NATIONAL PARTNER SHARE ALBANIA 2026

Presentation: From concept to conscious buildings. How new builds must adapt to new ways of living

Smart Home Albania, the exclusive distributor of leading global brands for home automation, hotel accessories, and security systems, has been providing innovative technology solutions for homes, villas, offices, and hotels since 2015, enhancing comfort, reducing energy costs, and strengthening security.
From controlling an entire home with a single touch to optimizing hotel management and business workflows, Smart Home Albania acts as a trusted partner in intelligent technology.

PAOLO DI NARDO
Founder and partner ARX, Italy

Case Studies: Stella Maris

ARX srl was established as a synthesis of diverse experiences and professional expertise in the fields of architectural design, engineering, management, and research in architecture.  Among the recognitions received by Paolo Di Nardo and the ARX studio are the Fondazione Michelucci Award; the Biennale Produzioni Culturali Giovanili dell’Europa Mediterranea Award; the Under 40 Award from the Municipality of Florence; and the ARAUND 50 Award at the Triennale di Milano. In 2004, the project for the redevelopment of the Pescaia di San Niccolò in Florence was selected and later presented at the Venice Biennale. Since 2003, he has been the Editorial Director of the scientific journal AND - Rivista di Architetture, Città e Architetti. The journal is recognized by ANVUR and indexed on the leading scientific and academic open-access portals using quality control systems.

ANOUK LEGENDRE
Co-Founder XTU Architects, France

Presentation: ARCHITECTURE CONTEXT AND CLIMATE

The Importance of Context and Climate in Defining Architecture

Case Studies: Cité du Vin in Bordeaux - France

The XTU agency has been committed to sustainable architecture since its inception. Several of its iconic projects demonstrate a holistic approach that is strongly integrated into the local culture. 

LARS KRUCKEBERG

CEO and Founder of GRAFT Architects, Germany

Presentation: GRAFTING NATURE

We live in times of the Anthropocene, meaning urbanity and landscape are increasingly entertwined. How can we use nature in architecture to create a more sustainable and livable urban future?

Case Studies: Charly Living, Green community at the Berlin Wall

GRAFT was founded in Los Angeles in 1998 by Lars Krückeberg, Wolfram Putz, and Thomas Willemeit. Additional offices followed in Berlin in 2001, Beijing in 2004, and Shanghai in 2019. Today, GRAFTLAB is the main location in the heart of Berlin. GRAFT's collective work encompasses a wide range of building types, including residential, cultural, educational, institutional, commercial, master plan, and healthcare projects around the world. In addition to the company's core activity in the field of architectural design and the built environment, GRAFT has always placed particular emphasis on design methodology in order to test forward-looking techniques and expand the boundaries of artistic and academic dialogue. 

DISCUSSIONS

14.30 - 15.15 Lunch. Exhibition Visit

15.15 - 17.15  SESSION III 

Moderator , ANDRE PIZZUTO,

President of the Architects’ Chamber in Malta - Kamra tal-Periti, SHARE Society Ambassador

INDRIT HAMITI

Founder, principal architect 'INCEPTIO' studio, Albania

Case Studies: Blerina Farm

Inceptio Studio, originally founded in 1999 and rebranded under its current name in 2019, operates in Albania and internationally, delivering hundreds of projects across architecture, urban design, and construction. The practice is defined by a contemporary, context-sensitive approach, local heritage, and innovation through a techno-vernacular vision.

Partner

GIANNI GIUFRIDA
Chief Architect Pininfarina, Italy

Presentation: Move. Live. Reboot.

A city where humanity, clean energy, and research are the core elements. Here, movement and living blend together, creating spaces and lifestyles perfectly tailored to mankind.

Case Studies: Portable reactor Pininfarina and Newcleo at Biennale 2025, Blue Loop Masterplan

Pininfarina is an international design house with over 90 years of history, renowned for its human‑centered approach and excellence in Italian design. Alongside its automotive heritage, Pininfarina Architecture & Product operates globally, developing architectural, interior, and product design projects that blend aesthetics, technological innovation, and sustainability. With a multidisciplinary team, the studio creates environments, objects, and systems designed to enhance quality of life, interpreting beauty as an expression of function and emotion

CEYLAN BELEK OMBREGT

Partner, Director, Martha Schwartz Partners, UK

Case Studies: AND Pastel Istanbul; Place de la République Paris

MSP delivers environmental, economic and social sustainability while enchanting people through beauty, joy, and surprise. With studios in London, New York, and Shanghai, we use art and landscape as platforms for both cultural expression and environmental solutions. We challenge convention and harness the creativity and expertise of our multidisciplinary team to address climate change, urbanization, and technological advancement. This vision extends to projects with a remarkable diversity of typology and scale, from the influential Bagel Garden  to the King Khalid International Airport Landscape Master Plan for the world's first carbon-negative airport. 

NICOLAS POMRANKE
Partner GMP Architekten, Germany

Presentation: Umbau - Transformation non Stop

From small concert hall to mega stadium: transformation, reuse and refurbishment as a powerful tool for a sustainable future

Case Studies: Kulturpalast Dresden

The architects von Gerkan, Marg and Partners (gmp) are an architectural practice that was founded in Hamburg and has branches worldwide. With our generalist approach and more than 60 years of experience, we complete projects in dialogue with our clients and the participating planning disciplines, at all scales and cultural contexts, covering all design phases and working on all continents. The range of our projects extends from family residences to high-rise buildings, from stadiums to concert halls, from office buildings to bridges, and from door hardware to urban planning.

DISCUSSIONS