Swiss Diamond Hotel

The agenda may be subject to minor changes until the day of the event.

09.00 - 09.30 REGISTRATION & NETWORKING

09.30 - 11.30 SESSION 1

OFFICIAL OPENING SESSION SHARE KOSOVO 2024

Welcome Messages

MASAR DUSHI, President Architects’ Association in Kosovo, Chairman SHARE Kosovo

Guests

ARTA BASHA JAKUPI, Vice Rector University of Prishtina

ARMAND VOKSHI, Chairman SHARE Albania

MARTIN PANOVSKI, Chairman SHARE North Macedonia

VIOLETA NUSHI, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, University of Prishtina "Hasan Prishtina"

ALESSANDRO RUGGERA, Director of Istituto Italiano di Cultura a Tirana

DEBATE "SUSTAINABILITY AS A PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DESTINATION"

Facilitator

BLEDION BARALIU, Co-Founder archiEDU

BLERIM BAJRAKTARAJ, Architect Vizioni-B, SH.P.K

TEUTA JASHARI KAJTAZI, Associate Professor  Faculty of Architecture, University of Prishtina "Hasan Prishtina"

ILIR GJINOLLI, Director URBAN Plus

ARBER SADIKI, Founder G+A Architect

OPERA OMNIA AWARD CEREMONY

Honorary Guest

KADRUSH GREZDA

For noteworthy accomplishments in the fields of architecture, as well as for the role played in developing significant architectural projects throughout his career, the SHARE Architects Opera Omnia Distinction is laureated to arch. Kadrush Grezda.

Opening Lectures

"EVEREST ALUMINUM AND PVC SYSTEMS"

Speaker

ALBERT VALTERI

CEO EVEREST Construction Group

Case Studies: The Novus; Hayat Regency Malta; Fort Lee Residential; Fole Residence; Industry City

Main ideas:  The main key points of the solutions presented are different depending on the type of different projects, which are our new innovative systems: Hybrid, E50 Curtain Wall and Minimal Slide.

"Elastic thinking"

Speaker

STEFANO PUJATTI

Founder ElasticoFarm, Italy

Case Studies: Le Batiment Descendant l’Escalier; House of Cards; Flowing Water House

Main ideas: "Le Batiment Descendant l'Escalier" is a project that does not compromise with the mediocrity of the surrounding urban environment in which it is situated. Emerging as an object out of scale and interpreting the need to add quality to the place, it stands out in the built fabric as a catalytic principle to assert a new and dynamic urban centrality. Similarly, in the "Flowing Water House," the concept of the house-gallery materializes, where the residential and artistic dimensions interpenetrate. Art pervades the space, which in turn serves as an exhibition and meeting place for artists, critics, and enthusiasts of the subject matter. Finally, the project of the "Houses of Cards" better describes and elucidates the extensive process of research, design, and experimentation on materials and technologies that the studio undertakes in its projects. In this case, the two residences are united by the structural solution, developed around a play of overlaps and interlocking of large slabs in granite and prefabricated colored concrete. 

11.30 - 12.00  COFFEE BREAK

12.00 - 14.30  SESSION 2 "Good Living and Working Architecture"

Moderators

ADELINA TAHIRI-NELA, Teaching Assistant Faculty of Architecture - AAB

DASARA PULA-HAMZA, Teaching Assistant Faculty of Architecture - UP

Speaker

MILOT SYLEJMANI

Co-Founder VEGZA INTERIOR, Kosovo

"living in a house"

Speaker

PAKO RADOVANOVIC

CEO Rado Engineering, North Macedonia

Case Studies: Manas house , Alma house , Karmen house, Nacka house

Main ideas: 4 houses 4 different clients 4 different approaches. Two of them in outskirts of the city two in the centre in densely populated areas. Hawing the possibility to juggle with all this and in the sometime to stay on your own path. 

"Design, Collaboration, and Sustainability: Transforming Spaces with Europe's Architectural Marvels"

Sustainability: Our commitment to the environment through the use of recycled materials.
Collaboration: The synergy between our production capabilities and visionary designers like Gian Paolo Venier.
Versatility: Our adaptability to various architectural demands and settings, proving our design flexibility and commitment to enhancing spaces.

Speaker

MIFTAR VESELI

Managing Director Albed Furniture

Case Studies: Marriott, Brussels; Cayo Resort, Crete; Pinea Hotel, Albania

"Keep it real!"

Speaker

ILIR LLONCARI

Founder ARTEC studio, Kosovo

Case Studies: Telegrafi offices, Pristine, Buzuku, BM house

Main Ideas: *Authenticity in Design* - Understand the importance of maintaining the integrity and honesty of materials and structures in architectural design. Learn how to incorporate genuine elements that enhance the overall aesthetic and functionality of a space. *User-Centric Design* - Explore the concept of user-centric design and its role in creating spaces that cater to the needs and preferences of the people who will use them. Learn how architects can incorporate user feedback and insights into their design process. Overall, this lecture will provide a practical and insightful overview of architecture, highlighting the importance of staying true to the core principles of design while embracing innovation and sustainability in the field.

"lokal"

Speaker

GIUSSEPPE FARRIS

Founder Studio Farris Architect, Belgium

Case Studies: Antwerp zoo; Lokal

Main ideas: This projects focus on revitalizing a former urban landmark that has lost its former prominence. Through thoughtful enhancements and strategic expansion, we aim to reinvigorate the site, transforming it into a vibrant and culturally significant space, breathing new life into its surroundings.

"Ceramics"

Keynote Speaker

NATALIYA KUZNETSOVA

Senior Associate Architect UNStudio, Netherlands

Case Studies: Wasl Tower, TBC Forum, Booking.com

Main ideas: The presentation will reveal wide range of application possibilities of ceramic tiles, its capacity to acclimatize to local temperatures through shading and cooling techniques sets this building apart within the hot desert climate. Its design aesthetic qualities and benefits in comparison to other materials. 

Conversations

14.30 - 15.00 COFFEE BREAK

15.00 - 16.40 SESSION 3 "Facades. Large-scale projects"

Moderator

BLERTA VULA RIZVANOLLI, Senior Lecturer Faculty of Architecture - UBT,  Founder BVR Atelier

"Facade Dynamics: Explaining Architectural Facades - Designing with Purpose and Function"

Speaker

LULZIM NUZA

Founder LSN, Kosovo

Case Studies: Otrant REEF Resort; Prishtina Business Center; FLW Apartments

Main ideas:  We selected a larger scale development project, a building primarily used for everyday work, and a typically residential building, thus reflecting our point of views and ways of thinking regarding their solutions.

"Cross-Disciplinary Synergies in Architecture: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Innovative Design Interventions in Montenegro"

Speaker

SONJA RADOVIC JELOVAC

Founder Studio SYNTHESIS, Montenegro

Case Studies: Residential Complex Zain Park; Villa Mandragora; Betula Design Centre

Main ideas: The presentation will open a dialogue on whether the designs successfully engage with their environments, how the design process fosters adaptability, and the impact of time on architectural materialization. It raises critical inquiries into the vulnerability of our architecture, questioning whether universal values have been created through these endeavors. Furthermore, the lecture will highlight the innovative design techniques that enable buildings to adapt over time, responding dynamically to their environmental and social settings. Through this exploration, the lecture aims to illuminate the paths through which architecture can achieve a harmonious balance between innovation, functionality, and environmental stewardship, contributing to the discourse on creating architecture that is both responsive and responsible.

"How we shape Space! From Inspiration and Influence to final shape and materials."

Methods to integrate the design into the surrounding context of the area, the terrain, the city's identity and architecture

Speaker

ARBER SHALA

Founder Arber Shala ARCHITECTS, Kosovo

Case Studies: Linda Premium Residence - The Terraces; Lakeside Hotel SPA & Conference; AZTECH HQ & Logistic

Main ideas: These projects serve as prime examples of innovative idea generation and design, aimed at crafting a distinctive identity for the urban and architectural landscape. Our objective is twofold: to enhance the quality of life and sustainability of the buildings while seamlessly integrating them into the surrounding context. Moreover, with our design philosophy utilizing clean geometric shapes and a predominantly white color palette, we establish a sense of unity between the buildings and their environment. This design ethos extends to our material selection, prioritizing durability and longevity to ensure the lasting impact of these projects.

"Drawing from Context"

Speaker

DAVIDE MACULLO

Founder Davide Macullo Architects Studio, Switzerland

Case Studies: Urban developments in Albania, The Rossa Project, a territorial project in the Val Calanca, Switzerland

Main ideas: The presentation showcases projects of very different scales, typologies, climates & culture; how the fundamental approach stems from the same desire to make man feel as he is in the centre of his world; that the philosophy of caring for the psychology of man and making ensures people feel at ease in his space is central to architecture, whatever the scale or typology.

"NASC Singapore. A Beautiful Simplicity"

Keynote Speaker

MAURIZIO MEOSSI

Associate Director ZAHA HADID Architects, UK

Case Studies: New Science Center at Jurong Garden, Singapore

Main ideas: Informed by the sequence of logical inter-relationships that are the foundations of science teaching, the New Science Centre’s design establishes a network of five interlocking rectilinear volumes housing a variety of exhibition galleries, interactive labs and event spaces in addition to the restaurant, café, shops, administrative offices, archives and service areas. Each of the five interconnecting volumes has been precisely orientated to enhance the relationships between the centre’s interior and exterior spaces while also preserving the existing natural woodlands along the lakeshore. In line with the Singapore Green Plan 2030, the centre incorporates sustainable design principles and energy performance strategies to reduce net carbon emissions. Designed to BCA Green Mark Platinum Super Low Energy certification, the centre’s form creates outdoor spaces shaded from the sun yet exposed to the prevailing Southwest and North East Monsoon winds. Natural ventilation and controlled daylight will reduce energy usage while enhancing visitors’ experience and wellbeing. Photovoltaic panels and insulating roof gardens contribute towards renewable energy goals. High efficiency space conditioning with hybrid cooling together with an intelligent building management system will reduce energy consumption by over 40% while holistic water management and landscaping will conserve and restore native plant communities. 

Conversations

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