Moderators
Armen Shatvoryan,
Dean of the Faculty of Architecture at the National University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia (NUACA)
Emma Harutyunyan
Faculty of Architecture at the National University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia (NUACA)
09:00 - 09:25 Registration & Networking
09.25 - 09.30
OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE SHARE ARMENIA 2025 INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE FORUM
FLORIN MINDIRIGIU, Co - Founder of SHARE Architects
MARIAM ARSHAKVAN, Ambassador of SHARE Architects in Armenia
RAZMIK GHAZARYAN, Ambassador of SHARE Architects in Armenia
09.25 - 11.05 SESSION #1
„CO-Living”
MEROUJAN MINASSIAN
CEO at Storaket Architectural Studio, Armenia
Case studies: Azatutyun Multifunctional Complex, Luyser Residential Building, Skyline
The lecture will present a selection of our recent projects that reflect how we work with the environment and its context. Each project demonstrates the impact architecture can have on the community, surrounding buildings, cultural heritage, and the city as a whole. Through these examples, we will share our experience from the past year, focusing on the core ideas that guide us when starting a project. The audience will gain a practical understanding of our design process—from concept to realization—highlighting the challenges, choices, and outcomes that shape our work. Particular attention will be given to our innovative approaches in contextual design, including the ways we integrate environment, heritage, and community needs into contemporary projects. We will also discuss the materials, techniques, and design strategies we use to ensure that our projects are sustainable, respectful of their context, and enriching to their surroundings.
" Transformative Urban Development"
LEVON KASPAROV
COO and Board Member RENSHIN
„Sustainable transformation”
ROMAN KRISTESIASHVILI
Senior Associate UNStudio, The Netherlands
Sustainable Transformation Through Architecture and Urban Design Architectural and urban projects are never created in isolation; they are deeply rooted in the past while shaping bridges to the future. This lecture explores how architecture can transform spaces, environments, and the experiences of end users by addressing past challenges and adapting to new needs and habits. Through the lens of three transformative UNS projects—Booking.com Campus in Amsterdam, Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam, and Kutaisi International Airport in Georgia—we will examine the key design drivers that have placed these projects on the map.
Q&A
"Concept stages and form creation"
ARTAK KNYAZYAN
Founder-Partner AGL Architectural Studio, Armenia
The Lecture will demonstrate that architectural ideas are never born in isolation. Instead, they emerge from a wide spectrum of inspirations – from nature, culture, and history to art, technology, and the dynamics of everyday life. We will examine how these diverse influences serve as starting points that develop into concepts, and how those concepts ultimately shape architectural form. By following this journey, the lecture aims to reveal that form is never arbitrary; it is the outcome of an ongoing dialogue between inspiration, creativity, and design logic.
„PROFAL: Made in Armenia, Designed for the World: What Local Manufacturing Teaches the Global Market”
EDGAR AVETISYAN
CEO of PROFAL
The 10-minute keynote by the CEO of PROFAL explores how a locally rooted aluminum and glass manufacturer from Armenia has grown into a globally trusted partner for architects and developers. The speech highlights how PROFAL’s origin in a small, resource-limited market forged core strengths: precision, agility, and collaborative design. It emphasizes the company's international certifications, export success, and ability to deliver complex, custom projects faster than many traditional Western suppliers. At its core, the message is clear: local innovation, when shaped by challenge, can redefine global standards and PROFAL is proof of that.
„Place in space”
DAVIDE MACULLO
Founder, Davide Macullo Architects, Switzerland
Through an ecological approach – in environmental terms but above all in human terms – Davide Macullo will showcase the main hospitality projects designed by his studio. A journey through the joy of designing in a contextual manner, always attentive to the psychology of space and the impact that architecture has on the context, on nature and on man.
11.05 - 11.30 COFFEE BREAK
11.30 - 13.30 SESSION #2
„Scales of Living”
KAREN BERBERYAN
Co-founder of Tarberak Architectural Studio, Armenia
Together, the projects investigate three residential buildings across different scales, addressing diverse relationships with the urban context, conceptual frameworks, material strategies, and design challenges.
„Green Rock in Dilijan: Shaping Sustainable Territorial Development”
KATERINA DANEKINA
CEO of GREEN ROCK
The presentation will showcase Green Rock’s multifunctional complex in Dilijan — a 60,000 m² ecosystem integrating a 210-room hotel with wellness, restaurants, event spaces, and cinema, alongside a music hall, co-working areas, hospitality school, campus, and public park. Designed to preserve natural landscapes while fostering culture, education, and daily life, the project positions Dilijan as a year-round destination. It creates cultural infrastructure with a modern music hall, generates 800+ jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities, promotes sustainable growth through eco-tourism and green technologies, and delivers a strong ecosystem effect where interconnected elements amplify social, cultural, and economic benefits for the community.
„Architecture as a Mediator: Reconnecting People, Place, and Nature”
CONSTANTINOS CONSTANTI
Director/Founder of Constanti Architects ENAPROSEKATO LLC, Cyprus
Case studies: CASAVERDE, FLAMINGO PARADISE BEACH HOTEL, EDEN RESIDENCES
This lecture explores how architecture can serve as a bridge between human life, cultural identity, and the natural environment. Through case studies, attendees will discover design principles that foster ecological and social reconnection, while gaining insights into architecture’s broader impact on resilience, community identity, and environmental stewardship. The presentation highlights innovative approaches that merge ecological science with design, emphasizing natural and recycled materials, bioclimatic strategies, adaptive reuse, and community-centered spaces that blur boundaries between built form and nature.
Q&A
„Wellbeing through water - Grohe SPA”
SALTANAT ZHUMAGALI
Leader, Project channel Central Asia & Caucasus at GROHE
The presentation will introduce the GROHE SPA portfolio, focusing on premium collections and bespoke bathroom solutions. Special attention will be given to 3D-printed faucets, ceiling showers, and customizable modular concepts that enable architects and designers to create unique spaces centered on wellbeing through water. Selected hospitality and high-end residential projects from Central Asia and the Caucasus, where GROHE SPA has been specified—including luxury hotels and exclusive residences—will also be presented, demonstrating how GROHE SPA products elevate guest experiences and align with international design standards.
„Catalyst for Development”
TOBIAS KEYL
Associate Partner GMP, Germany
This presentation highlights two projects that, though different in scale and purpose, both act as catalysts for sustainable, human-centered development. They demonstrate how thoughtful design can respond to local conditions, turning opportunities into meaningful impact. The focus will be on innovative planning strategies, materials, and techniques that enhance connectivity, environmental quality, and social interaction. Through these examples, the audience will see how design can guide regional growth with purpose.
„infill - Between Neighborhoods”
FARSHAD MEHDIZADEH
Founder FMZD, Iran
Case studies: Yalda House, Khezershahr Villa, Babylon Villa
Tehran’s foothill character, once defined by its kooche-bagh texture shaped by slope and topography, is increasingly erased by uniform, gridded urban expansion. Monotonous densities and disconnected façades have turned the cityscape into a wall of competing identities, detached from residents’ lives. This condition—what can be called inter-neighborhood or infill—demands a rethinking of façades and urban design programs, where architectural elements move beyond commercial graphics to regain their role in shaping and organizing meaningful urban space.
Q&A
„Experiential Urbanism: Narratives Rooted in Place” (Live Online Session)
BERNARD KHOURY
Founder of Bernard Khoury / DW5, Lebanon
Case Studies: Corniche De Dakar
This lecture explores how urban projects can transform public spaces into experiential journeys rooted in local narratives. The Corniche of Dakar illustrates this approach through sequences that connect city and waterfront, drawing on culture, craft, and ecology to celebrate everyday life. In contrast, the speculative proposal Since We Couldn’t Part the Red Sea pushes the limits of symbolic and contextual interventions, embodying an experimental spirit. The audience will discover methods that privilege local practices over imported models, integrating craft, para-architecture, and contextual materiality. Key themes include experiential urbanism, narrative sequencing, and unorthodox strategies that reinvent landscapes while honoring identity.
13.30 - 14.15 LUNCH
14.15 - 15.55 SESSION #3
Live Online Session
CATHERINE HUANG
Partner BIG, Denmark
"Second Life"
ASHOT SNKHCHYAN
Co-founder Snkh, Armenia
„Valan Group: A Quarter Century of Innovation and Trust”
„Վալան Գրուպ․ քառորդ դար նորարարության և վստահության”
VOLODYA KARAPETYAN
CEO of Valan Group
Valan Group has been active in the market for 25 years and has become one of the leading companies in Armenia.
Over 40,000 projects completed across various sectors, of different scales and complexities.
Collaboration with 60+ partners.
200+ employees, consisting of experienced industry professionals.
The presentation will showcase the company’s 25-year success story,
as well as various projects implemented in Armenia.
"POETICS OF DIALOGUE - HERITAGE, INNOVATION, ENVIRONMENT"
JOHANNES BAAR-BAARENFELS
Founder of Baar-Baarenfels Architects, Austria
Q&A
ANGELA DAVTYAN
Head Of Commercial Department, Consel LLC, Armenia
„Expanding Practice: Computational Workflows in Architecture and Metaverse Research”
JOSE PAREJA-GOMEZ
Senior Associate at Zaha Hadid Architects, UK
This research explores the use of computational workflows to support creative design processes, allowing architects and designers to rapidly generate, test, and refine multiple design scenarios. It also investigates the potential of the metaverse, including immersive virtual environments, digital twin integration, and interactive experiences, to expand spatial understanding and engagement, offering new ways to visualize, inhabit, and interact with architectural ideas.
Q&A
15.55 - 16.20 COFFEE BREAK
16.20 - 18.00 SESSION #4
RAZMIK GHAZARYAN
Founder Baza Studio, Armenia
„BUILDING FUTURES - YOUR CAREER PATH WITH CMC”
IRAKLI BERIDZE
Chief Executive Officer at CMC LCC
The presentation will highlight a unique talent development model in the construction industry, showcasing end-to-end expertise in project management while emphasizing the cultivation of future leaders from entry-level roles to senior management and the creation of a modern, self-sufficient system for advancing the sector. These ideas will be illustrated through landmark projects managed by CMC, including Citizen by Zaha Hadid Architects, TBC Bank’s new headquarters designed by UN Studio, and the Batumi Stadium, a UEFA Category 4 facility, each serving as an example of how strategic management and innovation drive progress in construction.
ZORIK ZURABYAN
Co Funder, Art Director of Neka, Armenia
"Mobility as a possibility"
ARTUR SHAKHBAZYAN
Head of Transport Project Office, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Transport infrastructure is a necessity for the cities. It competes with buildings and public spaces for cities' territory, therefore needs to be designed in the most efficient way. Speculative project of redesign of Almaty's main transport corridor will demonstrate how it can be done.
Q&A
„PRÁCTICA: Across scales, programs and borders”
JOSE RAMON SIERRA Y GOMEZ
Practica studio, Spain
"SOM: A Legacy of Innovation"
VRAM MALEK
Partner SOM, USA
Q&A
Concluding Remarks and Official Group Photograph