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Nicosia Municipal Theater
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The agenda may be subject to minor changes until the day of the event.
09.00 - 09.20 REGISTRATION
09.20 - 09.45 NETWORKING
09.45 - 10.05 OFFICIAL OPENING SESSION SHARE CYPRUS 2025
ALKIS DIKAIOS, Chairman of SHARE Cyprus 2024, President of the Cyprus Architects Association
CONSTANTINOS CONSTANTI, President of The Cyprus Scientific And Technical Chamber (ETEK)
FLORIN MINDIRIGIU, Co - founder SHARE Architects
CHRISTOS CHRISTODOLOU, Ambassador of SHARE Architects Society in Cyprus
Mediterranean Architecture
WASSIM NAGHI
Ambassador SHARE Society Architects; Chairman and Professor of architecture at the Lebanese University, Lebanon
SHARE ARCHITECTURE AWARDS 2025
Celebrating Architectural Creativity from Central and Eastern Europe to Central Asia,
FLORIN MINDIRIGIU, Co - founder SHARE Architects
ALKIS DIKAIOS, President of the Cyprus Architects Association
10.05 - 11.45 PANEL #1
Moderator
LORA NICOLAOU, Professor of Department of Architecture Frederick University
"Restore and Reuse of the old Municipal Market of Nicosia"
Highly Commended distinction at the SHARE Architecture Awards 2024
Speaker
GEORGE TSANGARIDES
Architect Nicosia Municipality Market, Cyprus
A listed Building was restored and reused meeting all the requirements of CYENS innovation Centre. The study had to address challenges such as the structural adequacy of the building, the new specialized electromechanical needs of the center, the energy efficiency of the building, all without altering the character of the building and its materials.
"Whispers of the Past: Re-collections, Re-inventions, Re-imaginations"
Speaker
KYRIAKOS MILITIADOUS
Founder Studio Kyriakos Miltiadou, Cyprus
The selected case studies, despite differing in scale, purpose, and overall presence within the urban fabric, share a common principle: they evoke certain aspects of the past, which, through a critical interaction with present conditions, reinvent alternative forms of inhabitation. From the redesign of a refugee house to the creation of an urban memorial, what emerges is a design methodology in which nostalgia is applied as a key tool for composing unique and more sustainable spatial environments.
"Where Vision Meets Innovation: Shaping the Future with Aluminium"
Speaker
ANNA MOUSKIS
Marketing Manager MUSKITA Aluminium Industries Ltd, Cyprus
Aluminium has shaped the skylines of today—and will define the architecture of tomorrow. In this presentation, discover how MUSKITA’s innovation-driven approach empowers architects to design without limits, transforming vision into reality with cutting-edge aluminium solutions.
"Beyond borders: how local teams and international architects create together"
Speaker
ARTAK KNYAZYAN
Founding Partner AGL Architectural Studio, Armenia
"beyond community"
Speaker
GIANNI GIUFFRIDA
Chief Architect Pininfarina, Italy
From macro to micro, from urban to building scale, how to enrich human experience.
Panel Discussion & Q&A Session
Opening Remarks on the Theme
BLEDION BARALIU
President Kosovo Architects Association
11.45 - 12.10 COFFEE BREAK
12.10 - 14.00 PANEL #2
Moderator
CHRYSTHALA PSATHITI, Lecturer in Architectural Design & Theory at Neapolis University Paphos
"Starting Point of a FACADE"
Speaker
SEBASTIAN SAVESCU
Founder SAM Ideas, Romania
This talk demonstrates how the geometry of facades isn’t just about looks—it’s a language for functionality.
Speaker
ELENA K.TSOLAKIS
Founding Director Tsolakis Architects, Cyprus
"Shaping Tomorrow’s Workspaces: Adapting to the New Hybrid Reality"
TAKIS CHARALAMBOUS
Presenter Studio office TAKIS
In this presentation, they will highlight key office solutions including height-adjustable desks, private booths, and green walls. These products support a flexible, hybrid workspace model, allowing employees to alternate between sitting and standing, work privately or collaboratively, and enjoy natural elements in the office. The key solutions presented focus on adaptability and health. Height-adjustable desks empower employees to alternate between sitting and standing, supporting better physical health and productivity. Private booths provide much-needed quiet and privacy for meetings or focused work. Green walls and soft seating contribute to creating a home-like.
"Contemporary Egyptian Architecture?"
Speaker
WALEED ARAFA
Founder & principal Dar Arafa Architecture, USA - Egypt
The presentation will revolve around the question of what is “Egyptian” architecture, today and tomorrow. This question shall be explored in light of three different architectural typologies in three different contexts and three different structural systems and materialities, all designed by Waleed Arafa. The Basuna Mosque and Community Center in the south of Egypt, completed in 2018, the Maison d’Egypte Student Residence in the International University City in Paris, completed in 2023 and finally the Citadel of Cairo: Seat of Design Power architectural installation, in the historic Citadel if Cairo, completed in 2024. This exploration will address issues of future possibilities of local and hyper-contextual practices of architecture and their relationship with heritage as a source, while engaging present and expected future challenges such as sustainability and cultural identity.
"The notion of time"
Speaker
MICHALIS ANASTASIOU & STEPHANIE MISSERI
Founders ANASTASIOU MISSERI, Cyprus
Through this presentation, we will explore the architectural values that have been essential to our practice, in relation to the concept of time, and we examine our responsibility in creating buildings that respond to today’s needs but also endure through time.
"Exploring Innovation and Sustainability through Active Surfaces"
Speaker
STEPHANIE MAOURI
People and Quality Development Lead, MAOURIS OIKOSET
"Modern facades in the heart of historic cities"
Speaker
REX BOMBARDELLI
Director 2Portzamparc, France
The presented projects are all located in the historic centers of world capitals. Each of them demonstrates a different approach, either blending into or standing out from the urban context. The complexity of the situation sometimes requires that the volumetry be carefully studied to fulfill the mission.
Panel Discussion & Q&A Session
Opening Remarks on the Theme
"Modern Building and Constrution Regulation Framework fo Malta"
ANDRÉ PIZZUTO, President of Chamber of Architects & Civil Engineers (Malta), Malta
Guest Panelist
ALLIS DIKAIOS, Partner at Athos Dikaios + Associates Architects
14.00 - 14.45 LUNCH
14.45 - 16.45 PANEL #3
Moderator
MARKELLA MENIKOU, Head of the Department of Architecture at the University of Nicosia
"Local Global"
Speaker
FOUAD SAMARA
Principal Fouad Samara Architects, Lebanon
The projects selected embody the Practice ethos. The Practice applies a stringent design process aimed at developing an architecture of integrity that seeks a unique solution for each and every project, void of any stylistic or branding preoccupation. The Projects each embody a concept, rooted in context - in the widest meaning of the word, and are crafted without any stylistic or formal preoccupation, achieving a brutal - hopefully timeless - honesty in the process.
"Generative Processes in Contemporary Architecture"
Speaker
MICHAEL COSMAS
Founder MCA - Michael Cosmas Architecture, Cyprus
The presentation will highlight the office's current Architectural Work. Focusing on our now completed Stassinou Avenue office tower project and the about to start on site Nice Day Developments Nexus project, we will look into the processes and complexities involved in the design and implementation of these projects.
"New trends in indoor lighting"
MAJA KRAKER
Field Marketing & Business Development Manager Zumtobel Lighting GmbH
Modern times require dynamic environment and lighting solutions that fulfill spatial needs. Dynamic lighting solutions that can be adapted accordingly depending on their use regarding daylight, materials in the ambient or use of the premises are in demand. Phased out linear and compact fluorescent lamp sources bring LED technology as a must have in indoor spaces, combining high quality lighting with acoustic features and helping reduce energy consumption. This presentation will show key points in this topic and how lighting brand Zumtobel meets these demands.
"Japanese way of thinking space - A case study of the House of Music Hungary"
Speaker
VARGA BENCE
Co-Founder Teampannon, Hungary
Forest gradually turns into Architecture - Dialogue between Architecture and Nature. Mental journey from Japanese approach down to technical design. A cooperation between Sou Fujimoto & Teampannon Architects.
"In Search of a Contemporary Architectural Vocabulary"
Speaker
IOANNA AGIOMAMITOU
Partner UDS Architects, Cyprus
Vocabulary Presentation Summary: The presentation highlights the design approach in three different in-scale, use and type buildings, completed by our office and the common design thread that connects them.
"Of Vision and Reality: the journey of creating human-centered places"
Keynote Speaker
STEFANO CAPRANICO
Senior Architect UNStudio, The Netherlands
The keynote explores the transformative process of turning ambitious architectural visions into meaningful, people-oriented spaces. Through the lens of three iconic projects (FOUR Frankfurt, Wasl Tower, and Arnhem Central Station), this keynote delves into the intersection of design, innovation, and human experience. The selected projects embody the theme of the presentation by showcasing how architecture can respond to the complexities of urban life while prioritizing the needs of people. The audience will gain practical insights into the design and realization of these projects, discovering the stories, challenges, and innovative solutions that shaped them. From the use of advanced parametric tools and AI-driven methodologies to the integration of sustainable materials and future-forward techniques, this keynote offers a behind-the-scenes look at how UNS approaches the art and science of architecture.
Panel Discussion & Q&A Session
Opening Remarks on the Theme
'Bridging Regions for Sustainable Architecture: Insights from International and Regional Architectural Unions'
IMAN GAWAD, Professor of Sustainable Architecture, African Union of Architects AUA - Chairperson of the Habitat and Environment, International Union of Architects UIA - Co-Director of the UN Sustainable Development. Ambassador SHARE Society
16.45 - 17.10 COFFEE BREAK
17.10 - 18.30 PANEL #4
Moderator
CHRISTOS CHRISTODOULOU, Architects Council of Europe - BOARD Member, partner Simpaxis, Ambassador SHARE Society
"Davide Macullo Architects - The Place in Space"
Speaker
DAVIDE MACULLO
Founder Davide Macullo Architects, Switzerland
The presentation will focus on the studio’s philosophy, exploring the role of spatial psychology in the design process and its integration with the concept of human ecology. Through selected projects, it will showcase our ongoing international work, spanning Albania, Romania, and Switzerland. Most importantly, it will highlight The Rossa Project, conceived as a laboratory for human ecology, territorial revitalization, and cultural enrichment. At the core of our studio’s approach is the idea that we do not merely create spaces—we design places. A place only truly exists when it is lived. To live is to engage all the senses, including the perception of time.
''Voroneț.dwg: A Cultural Tapestry Woven in Architecture''
Speaker
ANDREAS VARDAS, Founder Vardas Studio
Panel Discussion & Q&A Session
Visions for the city of the future
Cities and public realm
How can cities become better places for humans
Opening Remarks on the Theme
ALEXIS VAFEADES
Minister of Transport, Communications and Works
YIANNIS ARMEFTIS
Mayor of Limassol
Panelists
CONSTANTINOS CONSTANTI, President of The Cyprus Scientific And Technical Chamber (ETEK)
MARIA CHARALAMBIDES, President of PLANNING BOARD CYPRUS
PAVLOS PHILIPPOU, J+A Philippou architects, Cyprus