Regaining a sense of belonging

Barroso is a mountainous territory with great natural, cultural and human values that are increasingly unprotected. For many years, the wool cycle was an agricultural practice that united communities and allowed a sustainable circular economy. Wool and burel, once so useful and necessary, fell into disuse. This project made it possible to restore practices and knowledge related to artesanal wool production processes, value local communities and enhance the identity of the territory.

MAmMal is a visible, beautiful and comfortable COLLECTIVE BREASTFEEDING SPACE. The difficulties of breastfeeding in public spaces lead many women to experience it in isolation, a factor that impacts the already low breastfeeding rates in Spain. The project supports breastfeeding as it is the healthiest and most sustainable feeding method. Located in an area currently undergoing transformation, it seeks to recover the sense of belonging through the most vulnerable inhabitants.

Contemporary redesign of anonymous soviet time fishing factory gatehouse, old brick box turned into a dynamic openable pavilion cafe and destination for local community and design lovers in Slītere nature park on North coast of Latvia. Bringing local community together in concerts, summer evenings, and for helping maintain the place. Accepting and reusing soviet time heritage in historical livs coast where vernacular timber buildings dominate and are typical.

The Malta Bus Reborn vision revived one of Malta's cultural icons, fusing heritage with climate action. The iconic diesel fleet, retired in 2011 due to environmental and accessibility issues, made a reimagined return to the public realm. A public campaign electrified the nation's imagination, securing an 86% poll vote of unprecedented citizen support. Reviving this national treasure is a rare opportunity to connect communities across Maltese islands through an environmental heritage initiative.

InnoRenew CoE is a research institute that designed and constructed the largest wooden building in Slovenia following restorative environmental and ergonomic design (REED) principles. The institute has become a hub for a future-oriented scientific and industrial community focused on sustainable building with renewable materials. It has brought new hope and knowledge to Izola, a former industrial city, with many events, trainings, conferences, scientific projects, designs, and collaborations.