We are proud that our participants continue to grow and inspire others!Andrey Chekmarev, winner of the Open Space 2024 competition, graduate of the “Architecture and Design” department, and a master's student at Satbayev University, delivered a motivational lecture for 3rd- and 4th-year students on the topic: “
Open Space — How to Turn an Idea into a Startup, and Why It’s Important for Architects to Know How.”
Andrey shared his personal experience participating in Open Space, spoke about how ideas evolve into real projects, and emphasized why modern architects are not only creators but also the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Life hacks, motivation, real stories — all of this was part of a dynamic meeting that we’re sure will spark new ideas and projects among students.
Thank you to Andrey for his contribution to the architectural community and for supporting emerging talent!
We’re excited to see Open Space alumni return as mentors.Onward — to new startups, projects, and achievements!Highlights from Andrey Chekmarev’s speech —
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