The panel explored the fundamental forces and values influencing the future of architecture in Europe. In a time defined by climate urgency, social fragmentation, and digital acceleration, the conversation asked what values must be upheld, reinvented, or let go of. Bringing together advocates, cultural institutions, and policymakers, the panel defined and debated the key principles—such as care, equity, sustainability, heritage, and openness—shaping future spatial practices and the architectural legacy we want to leave.

Participants:
Matevž Čelik – architect, writer, cultural strategist, and head of the European architecture platform LINA;
Jonas Janke – architect, co-founder of studio ‘b+’ and part of the initiators team of the ‘HouseEurope!’ campaign;
Sergei Bazaryia – programme manager of the European Heritage Days, a Council of Europe/EU joint action since 1999;
Jutta Kastner – policy officer at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture.

Moderator:
Stathis N. Kalyvas – Greek political scientist, Professor, Chairman of the Board, SNFCC.

The third Annual Summit of Open House Europe was hosted by Open House Athens and co-hosted by Open House Slovenia and Open House Thessaloniki.

Open House Europe is a cooperation project coordinated by ‪Architektūros fondas and co-funded by the European Union.