Wenchian Shi, Partner at MVRDV, to Speak at SHARE Kazakhstan 2025 in Almaty

SHARE Kazakhstan 2025, the leading international architecture conference in Central Asia, proudly announces Wenchian Shi, Partner and Director at MVRDV, as one of its featured keynote speakers. The event, taking place in Almaty, will bring together global architecture leaders, urban designers, engineers, and planners to explore the future of sustainable design and cross-cultural innovation.

With a distinguished global portfolio and leadership at one of the world’s most influential architectural firms, Wenchian Shi’s presence at SHARE Kazakhstan 2025 is a major highlight of the event.

Who Is Wenchian Shi? A Visionary in Global and Asian Architecture

Wenchian Shi is a Partner and Director at MVRDV Shanghai, leading high-impact architectural and urban projects across China and Asia. Originally from Taiwan and based in the Netherlands, Shi is known for her cross-cultural approach, fusing European design excellence with Asian urban dynamism.

She has been instrumental in projects such as:

• Tainan Spring, Taiwan – an award-winning urban lagoon transformation
• Sky Valley at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport
• Masterplans and public space designs across Asia that prioritize community, ecology, and inclusivity

Her design philosophy champions sustainability, user-centered spaces, and adaptive urban planning—values that resonate strongly with the challenges and aspirations of fast-growing cities like Almaty.

About MVRDV: One of the World’s Most Innovative Architecture Firms

MVRDV, headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands, is a pioneer in contemporary, sustainable, and experimental architecture. Founded in 1993 by Winy Maas, Jacob van Rijs, and Nathalie de Vries, the firm is known for bold ideas that redefine urban life.

MVRDV’s iconic projects include:

• Markthal, Rotterdam – a fusion of food, housing, and public art
• Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen – the world’s first publicly accessible art storage
• Valley, Amsterdam – a vertical city that reimagines green urban living
• Tainan Spring, transforming a former shopping mall into a public park and lagoon

As Director of MVRDV’s Shanghai office, Wenchian Shi drives the firm’s expansion in Asia, ensuring that MVRDV’s values—sustainability, experimentation, and community-first design—are locally adapted and globally relevant.

What to Expect at SHARE Kazakhstan 2025 in Almaty

SHARE Kazakhstan 2025 is part of the wider SHARE Architects Network, a pan-European platform connecting over 50,000 architecture and construction professionals across 21 countries. The event offers:

• Keynote lectures by global architecture influencers
• Case studies of award-winning international and regional projects
• Networking and collaboration opportunities with industry leaders
• Exposure to sustainable technologies and design strategies

Wenchian Shi will deliver a keynote presentation focused on urban regeneration, sustainable city-making, and the architect’s role in navigating cultural and environmental complexity.

Her participation will inspire local professionals in Kazakhstan and Central Asia to reimagine the built environment in ways that are creative, responsible, and future-ready.

Why This Is a Must-Attend Architecture Event in Central Asia

Almaty is emerging as a design-forward city in Central Asia, and SHARE Kazakhstan 2025 is a platform where regional potential meets global experience. With Wenchian Shi on stage, the forum becomes a bridge between Asian innovation and European design excellence.

For architects, urban planners, developers, and sustainability advocates across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and beyond, this is a rare opportunity to engage with one of the most impactful voices in global architecture.

 Join Wenchian Shi at SHARE Kazakhstan 2025 in Almaty

Don’t miss this international architecture forum that’s redefining the future of cities in Central Asia.

 Visit www.share-architects.com for registration, event program, and speaker details.