Architecture’s Brightest Minds Hit the SHARE Hungary Stage

The SHARE Hungary 2025 International Architecture Forum will take place on 23 May at the spectacular Magyar Zene Háza in Budapest. Architects from more than 10 countries will gather in Budapest to share ideas, inspire one another, and explore the future of architecture. One of the day’s main highlights will be the keynote talks from internationally renowned architects who are redefining how we think about architecture today—and where it’s headed tomorrow.

The event is officially accredited by MEK with 2 credit points, offering participating architects a valuable opportunity for professional development.

SHARE Hungary 2025 is organized by SHARE Architects, the leading international platform of professional architecture events, active in 21 countries across Europe and Central Asia, in partnership with the Chamber of Hungarian Architects.

Meet the Keynote Speakers

Charles Renfro – Partner at Diller Scofidio + Renfro (USA)

Charles Renfro is a partner at Diller Scofidio + Renfro (DS+R), one of the most influential architecture studios in the world. Since joining the firm in 1997 and becoming partner in 2004, Renfro has played a pivotal role in expanding DS+R’s international footprint. He led the design and execution of the studio’s first concert hall outside the United States – The Tianjin Juilliard School in China – as well as Zaryadye Park in Moscow, their first public park abroad.

Renfro has also guided the design of many key academic buildings, including projects at Stanford University, UC Berkeley, Brown University, University of Chicago, and the newly completed Columbia Business School. His work embodies a blend of cultural sensitivity and architectural boldness, bringing to life some of the most intellectually and technically complex projects of the studio.

Zaryadye Park.

Office: Diller Scofidio + Renfro.

Photo: Zhang Chao

Tianjin Juilliard School.

Office: Diller Scofidio + Renfro.

Photo: Zhang Chao

Tianjin Juilliard School.

Office: Diller Scofidio + Renfro.

Photo: Zhang Chao

Xavier De Kestelier – Principal at Hassell (UK)

Xavier De Kestelier is a global leader in computational design, digital fabrication, and space architecture. As a principal at Hassell, he is at the forefront of innovation, exploring the future of architecture in both terrestrial and extraterrestrial environments. His groundbreaking work includes research collaborations with NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA), where he explores sustainable design solutions for living in extreme environments, including Mars habitats and lunar modules.

Xavier is also a key figure in the Smartgeometry community and is committed to cross-disciplinary education, having taught at prestigious institutions such as The Bartlett (UCL), Syracuse University London, and the University of Ghent. His approach combines design excellence with technological foresight, challenging conventional boundaries of what architecture can be.

Outer Space.

Office: Hassell.

Outer Space.

Office: Hassell.

Bidi Bidi Performing Arts

Office: Hassell.

Nuno Fontarra – Associate Partner at Mecanoo (Netherlands)

As a senior architect and associate partner at Mecanoo, Nuno Fontarra contributes significantly to the creative direction and design excellence of the firm’s cultural portfolio. Known for his conceptual clarity and sculptural design language, Nuno has led the development of several iconic projects across the globe.

His work includes the award-winning National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Wei-Wu-Ying) in Taiwan, the visionary Three Cultural Centres and One Book Mall in China, and the striking La Llotja Theatre and Conference Centre in Spain. With a deep commitment to architectural storytelling and placemaking, Nuno’s work exemplifies Mecanoo’s dedication to designing spaces that are both poetic and socially meaningful.

Longgang Cultural Centre.

Office: Mecanoo.

Photo: Zhang Chao.

National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts.

Office: Mecanoo.

Full Line-Up of Guest Speakers and Panelists

The keynote speakers will be joined by an exceptional line-up of guest architects from across Europe:

Chairman of the Conference

Balázs Csapó – Founder and Managing Director of Paragram Stúdió, Hungary | SHARE Architects Society Ambassador

Guest Speakers:

• Ádám Hatvani– Partner and Leading Architect, Sporaarchitects, Hungary
• Clément Blanchet– Founder, Clément Blanchet Architecture, France
• Giuseppe Farris– Founder, Studio Farris Architects, Belgium
• Johannes Baar-Baarenfels– Founder, Baar-Baarenfels Architects, Austria
• Burak Pekoğlu– Founder, BINAA, Turkey
• Christos Christodoulou– Co-Founder, SIMPRAXIS Architects, Cyprus
• Ray de Micoli– Principal Architect, DeMicoli & Associates, Malta

Invited as Panelists in the Debates:

• Béla Bánáti– Co-Founder, Bánáti Hartvig Építész Iroda, Hungary
• Bence Varga– Senior Architect, Partner, Teampannon Architects Ltd., Hungary

How to Participate

Professionals interested in attending are invited to register via www.share-architects.com tosecure their spot at one of the region’s most anticipated architectural events. The participation fee for MEK members is 49 EUR. The official languages of the conference are Hungarian and English.

🎟️ Register now for SHARE Hungary 2025:

https://sharearchitects-2.ticketbutler.io/en/events/hungary/