Trident Park

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

09.00 - 09.25 REGISTRATION & NETWORKING

09.30 - 09.50 OFFICIAL OPENING SESSION SHARE MALTA 2025

Honorary Guest

dr. JONATHAN ATTARD, Minister for Justice and Reform of the Construction Sector

ANDRE PIZZUTO,  President Kamra tal-Perit

FLORIN MINDIRIGIU, Founder SHARE Architects

dr. Ing. Stephen Sammut, Director of the Institute of Engineering and Transport at Malta College of Arts Sciences and Technology

Patrick Calleja, Executive President Din l-Art Ħelwa, National Trust for Malta

dr Jeanette Muñoz Abela on behalf of Chev. Prof. Marc Bonello, Dean of Faculty for the Built Environment, University of Malta

09.55 - 11.40 SESSION #1

Moderator

Dr. Jeanette Munoz Abela, Senior Lecturer L-Università ta' Malta

PANEL I

"Mapping in the 3rd Dimension"

OMAR HILI

Team Manager - Data Harmonisation and Standardisation at Malta Planning Authority

Visualisation of digital twinning in 3D. Consolidation of spatial planning data onto one portal. Step up in technical assessment tools 

ANI TOLA

SHARE Society Ambassador in Albania, Vice Dean of Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism, Albania

"between the context and the contemporary"

ARMAND VOKSHI

Founder AVATELIER, Albania

The selected projects have been carefully selected for their ability to negotiate the delicate balance between respecting the context – historical, cultural, urban or environmental – and introducing contemporary ideas, materials and forms. Each project is a dialogue between the past and the present, demonstrating how architecture can be rooted in its context while still pushing for innovation.

ALKIS DIKAIOS

Partner Athos Dikaios + Associates Architects, Cyprus

Conversations

PANEL II

"Sustainable Buildings financial schemes"

National Partner

MATTHEW DEGIORGIO

Chief Officer Policy & Energy Performance of Buildings The Building and Construction Authority

Renovation of Properties to improve energy performance. Schemes Launched recently for the increase of sustainable properties EU and Worldwide Policies in relation to Buildings and Sustainabilit.

"Silent Interventions: Designing for Legacy, Luxury, and Load"

MATIAS CAMILERI DE MARCO

Partner Paul Camilleri & Associates, Malta 

Each project reflects an architectural response to pressure—be it physical (load-bearing heritage fabric), cultural (reuse of sacred spaces), or political (high-profile hospitality investment). Rather than diluting legacy, these constraints became design opportunities. Attendees will gain an inside look into managing complex multidisciplinary projects involving historical adaptation, legal and archaeological surprises, and delicate public-private balances. From inserted lifts to excavated piazzas, these solutions are as strategic as they are spatial.

"UMBAU. Nonstop Transformation"

NICOLAS POMRANKES

Partner von Gerkan, Marg and Partners (GMP), Germany

Conversion, instead of demolition and new construction is one of the most socially, economically, and culturally relevant topics of our time. For nearly fifty years, the architects von Gerkan, Marg and Partners, gmp Architects have been engaged with the topic of conversion. In this presentation, several projects of different typologies will be presented, representing a cross-section of the current global challenges in conversion. They include the recently completed Estadio Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid, the Isarphilharmonie Gasteig HP8 in Munich, the extension of the Kunsthalle Mannheim, and the renovation of the Chao Hotel in Beijing. Also featured are the conversion of Shanghai's largest stainless steel factory into the Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts and the design for the conversion of Hans Scharoun's State Library at the Kulturforum in Berlin.

Conversations

11.40 - 12.10 COFFEE BREAK

12.10 - 14.00 SESSION #2

Moderator

Dr. Odette Lewis, Head of Department of Spatial Planning and Infrastructure L-Università ta' Malta

"Beyond Finality: Architectural Narratives of Growth in Learning Environments"

SERGIU PETREA

Founder TECTO Arhitectura, Romania

The projects reflect the topic by emphasizing timeless and sustainable design principles that support child-centered learning environments. They highlight how school architecture can foster growth, well-being, and community integration, directly aligning with themes such as educational innovation, environmental responsibility, and spatial design for development. 

GREGOR REICHENBERG

Co-Founder Reichenberg Arhitektura, Slovenia

TOMAZ KRISTOF

SHARE Society Ambassador in Slovenia, Founder Studio Kristof, Slovenia

It is always of great importance to make the right decisions as an architect. Sometimes it is right to follow the build topology, but sometimes is important produce a new typology, regarding on existing topology.

"Designing Homes within context; the personal approach, the challenges & solutions to specific brief"

IAN CRITIEN

Partner CVCarchitecture, Malta

Three residential projects by CVC architecture have been selected for this presentation, each very different from the other. Firstly, they are each located in district contexts varying from Villa areas to a village core/old town context, and secondly they also vary greatly in plot size. Each of the projects will be presented through a look at the plans, diagrams and photographs whilst discussing the approach adopted to ensure the design sits well within its context and equally important, to satisfy the individual client’s briefs. The presentation will look at both the broader design layout scheme as well as the interior detailing, finishes and selection of materials of the selected projects.

"Innovative Aluminium Solutions for Performance and Efficiency"

MERLIN VALTERI

Sales manager EVEREST GROUP

The focus will be on our new facade system and the new technology of windows “EV HYBRID”. The evolution of our company throughout the years. Our new systems for minimal sliding, facade and the new technology of the windows which is a mix between PVC and aluminium.

"COURTYARDS"

ANDREAS VARDAS

Founder VARDAStudio, Cyrpus

The lecture presents projects of different typologies that feature courtyards in their layouts. The subjects of special interest are from a design and sustainability point of view. We will discuss how the program evolves around a courtyard, the relationships to other, main, spaces, the environmental issues dealing with aspect and access to sunlight and natural ventilation.

"Shaping the Future: Creating joyful and healthy spaces"

ALEXANDRA VIRLAN

Associate UNStudio, The Netherlands

Buildings shape how we feel, live, and interact with the world around us. In a fast-paced, disposable culture, how can we ensure our cities and buildings create lasting positive change? This lecture explores how to design healthier environments by focusing on people, leveraging new technologies, and fostering collaboration across disciplines.

Conversations

14.00 - 14.40  COFFEE BREAK

14.40 - 16.10 SESSION #3

Moderator

Dr. Odette Lewis, Head of Department of Spatial Planning and Infrastructure L-Università ta' Malta

Dr. Alexia Mercieca. Lecturer at the Architecture & Urban Design Department, University of Malta

Special presentation

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Speakers

"Behind the scenes: the revival of a community theatre."

CHRIS BRIFFA

Founder Chris Briffa Architects, Malta

The studio’s recent renovation of a century-old community theater was a challenging effort that required careful consideration of historical preservation. The modifications aimed to honor the building's original architecture while integrating modern interventions, in a bid to ensure continued relevance and functionality of this vibrant community hub for the performing arts. The talk will trace Teatru Salesjan’s story from inception to completion.

DENIS BISKUP

Head of Brand Management Zumtobel & Services, Central&Eastern Europe

"Deep Section"

KEREM YAZGAN

Founding Partner Yazgan Design Architecture, Turkey

The unexplored depth of architecture and its dynamic relationship with environmental factors can be better understood by working on a system section. The drawing, which we refer to as a "Deep Section," aims to explore the future of architecture. The 'Minus scale' concept can give us an orientation and perspective for deepening our knowledge of architecture-nature relationships. In our presentation, we will discuss the potential of this drawing through the METU Co-Work project, using a knowledge-based architectural approach.

"Urban AI in Masterplanning: Shaping the Future of Intelligent Cities"

LAURA NARVAEZ ZERTUCHE

Partner Foster + Partners, UK

The presentation explores how artificial intelligence is redefining the way cities are designed, planned, and developed. Through a curated selection of forward-thinking masterplan projects, the presentation highlights examples where Urban AI has been applied to anticipate the growth of new cities, optimize infrastructure, and enhance livability. These projects reflect the central theme by showcasing how AI technologies are embedded in masterplanning processes to create more adaptive, sustainable, and resilient urban environments. The lecture delves into the most compelling innovations in the field, including data-informed design techniques and responsive urban systems. Ultimately, the presentation will showcase how cities can evolve into intelligent ecosystems that learn from data, respond to change, and prioritize the needs of their communities.

Conversations

16.10 - 16.30 COFFEE BREAK

16.30 - 18.00 SESSION #4

Moderator

Dr. Alexia Mercieca. Lecturer at the Architecture & Urban Design Department, University of Malta

"Urban Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change: A New Paradigm in Architecture"

GRETA TRESSERRA
Chair ESA WG Architects' Council of Europe, Spain

The ongoing climate crisis compels architects and other stakeholders in the building sector to reevaluate their professional practices. The new directive on energy performance in buildings (EPBD) will play a significant role in shaping the green transition and transforming architecture in the 21st century.

"London - greatest city in the world?"

PETER MURRAY

Co-founder New London Architecture, UK

"The Proving of Ideas"

RAY DE MICOLI

Founder DeMicoli & Associates, Malta

The first part of the presentation goes through a collections of ideas that transformed the respective project from average to award winning. It refers to a collection of projects located in Malta, namely Portomaso, Wurth Offices, Portomaso Laguna, and Tipico Buidling. The second part of the presentation focuses on a specific even more recent project in Malta, The Quad Central, and goes through how its innovative design made it an award winning project from inception.

"Vertical Urbanism"

MANUELA GATTO

Director ZAHA HADID Architects, UK

The presentation will focus on Zaha Hadid Architect’s vertical urbanism, as a way to reimagine high-rise architecture for the complexities of contemporary urban life. ZHA’s work signals a departure from traditional skyscraper designs rooted in the Fordist paradigm of functional segregation and repetitive layouts, advocating instead for structures that foster interaction, adaptability, and integration. Central to our vision is "parametricism," a design methodology that utilizes computational tools to create adaptable architectural forms. This approach allows for buildings that respond dynamically, promoting a cohesive yet diverse urban fabric.

Conversations