SHARE Albania 2025: International Forum on Sustainable Architecture

SHARE Architects is delighted to announce the 7th edition of the SHARE International Architecture Forum, set to take place on February 21, 2025, at the Pyramid of Tirana, in the heart of Albania’s vibrant capital.

Exploring Key Architectural Themes

The 2025 edition will focus on essential topics, including Façade Design and aesthetics, Good Living and Working Architecture, and Large-Scale Development Projects. The event promises to spark fresh ideas and inspire practical solutions to today’s architectural challenges with an increasing emphasis on sustainability in new architectural projects.

Tirana’s Revitalization

Over the past decade, Albanian architecture has evolved into a dynamic field, marked by innovation, sustainability, and a strong connection to cultural heritage. As Tirana continues to grow, the integration of contemporary design with historical context will be essential in shaping the future of architecture in Albania, making it a fascinating subject for both local and international audiences.

The SHARE Albania 2025 event will take place in a notable example of architectural transformation: the Pyramid of Tirana. Originally built as a museum dedicated to the communist dictator Enver Hoxha, this brutalist structure has been dramatically transformed by MVRDV. By repurposing the existing concrete framework, the Pyramid has been reimagined as an open sculpture within a newly designed urban park.

This transformation exemplifies how architecture can be adapted to meet the demands of a new era while preserving its layered history. It also highlights the potential of historic brutalist buildings for sustainable reuse and revitalization.

Notable International Speakers

The interest from renowned international architects in Albanian projects signals a growing recognition of the country’s potential as an architectural hub.

This year’s forum features the participation of several prominent speakers, such as:

Manuelle Gautrand, Founder of Manuelle Gautrand Architecture, France. An award-winning architect is known for her innovative projects, including the Citroën c42 showroom on the Champs-Élysées and Ava Tower at La Défense. She is the first French woman to receive the prestigious European Prize for Architecture. Gautrand has earned numerous distinctions, including the title of “Commandeur” of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 2023 and “Chevalier” of the Légion d’Honneur in 2010. She served as President of the Académie d’Architecture and has contributed to academia through teaching roles at prestigious institutions like TU Vienna, Ecole Spéciale d’Architecture in Paris, and the University of Florida.

Etan Kimmel, founder of Kimmel Eshkolot Architects, Israel, is renowned for blending cultural heritage with contemporary design and preserving historic neighborhoods in Tel Aviv. Throughout the years, the firm won several national competitions for the design of high-profile public projects in Israel: Rechter Prize for Architecture (2011), considered to be the most prestigious award for architecture in Israel, First Prize in the International Dedalo Minosse competition and the RIBA award for International Excellence 2018 for The National Memorial in Mount Herzl.

Giuseppe Farris, Founder of Studio Farris Architects, Belgium. Recognized for projects such as the City Library Bruges and Antwerp Zoo Extension. His Studio received many awards, including the USA Design Vanguard 2015, NL Arc16 2016, USA Architizer A+ 2018, German Design 2017 and DE Iconic 2016, and NL Lai Award 2010. Work has been published widely and internationally by, among others, Domus, Detail, Monocle, A+U, Entremuros, Arq, and Architectural Record.

Davide Macullo, founder of Davide Macullo Architects. His studio ethos has developed into one of cross-experiences and promotes an open cultural exchange with architects and collaborators coming from different backgrounds. The work of the Studio has received many awards, been published, and exhibited widely both at home and abroad: in Switzerland, Italy, France, Greece, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Slovenia, Turkey, Russia, China, Korea, Australia, Argentina, Ireland, UK and the US. Davide Macullo has also lectured on the work of the Studio at the Architektursalon in Munich, CAFA Beijing, Seoul National University, IUAV Venice, Florence Kent University, the International Convention of Architecture in Budapest, and at the China Building Decoration Association.

The lineup includes other great architects such as Francesco Magnani, Founder of MAP Studio (Italy), Haris Bradić, Founder of Neufeld-Bradić (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Martin Panovski, Founder of RADIUS Architects (North Macedonia), and Sergiu Catalin Petrea, Founder of TecTo Arhitectura (Romania).

National Voices

Albanian architects Lorenxa Molla (LOFT Arxhitects) and Arbër Haxhi (ANDARAS Studio) will also take the stage, offering local perspectives.

The Organizing Committee includes Florin Mindirigiu, Founder of SHARE Architects, Romania; Armand Vokshi, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism, Polytechnic University of Tirana, and Founder of AVATELIER, Albania; and Ani Tola, SHARE Society Ambassador, Technical Director and Co-founder of ASARCHITECTS, Albania.

SHARE Architects organize SHARE Albania 2025 in partnership with the Faculty of Architecture & Urbanism, Polytechnic University of Tirana and Albanian Architects Association.

If you wish to join as a supporter or sponsor, please express your interest by emailing share@share-architects.com.

Tickets and Registration

Tickets are available for various categories, including architects and engineers employed by architectural and engineering practices, government officials, academics, professionals in design offices, and industry representatives.

Find your perfect registration option on this link: https://share-architects.com/share-albania-2025-forum/