NEB Prizes 2024: All Applications

The Upside-Down Flows is an explorative urban landscape proposal envisioning the green transition led by the deculverting of the Olona River in Milan, bringing a sustainable 'green revolution,' positively transforming the open public spaces along a newly assembled green-blue corridor and enhancing urban biodiversity and resilience.
The Olona becomes a ‘green palimpsest,' merging the downside 'buried’ water landscapes with the upside-built fabric, creating an experimental pathway to human-landsc

This project combines nods to traditional rural architecture of mountainous rural Albania with ecological design and technology to create a space which blends a connection to the national past with connections to the timeless natural environment. In this way, we will offer a space in our community where the traditional balance between human lifestyles and the world around us is restored after generations of harsh industrial conflict.

In our ever-changing world, anyone could become a migrant, refugee, or foreigner in a new land. Picture yourself seeking better opportunities or escaping conflicts in a foreign country. Komunumo, a digital platform, eases your integration through online language learning and job mediation in line with your qualifications, creating a profound sense of belonging. It also assists employers with advertising, connecting them with a diverse talent pool and promoting economic growth in new states.

The geodesic park is inspired by the Struve Arc, using known points, distances, and angles to calculate distant points. The park features knowledge squares with interactive exhibitions, enabling visitors to see and experience the Struve Geodetic Arc's measurement principles. The main point is the visitor center.The visitor center serves as the central hub of the geodesic park, connecting all aspects of the project.

The project concerns the regeneration of the ghost town of Celleno to reuse the old core as a new cultural center that can become a dynamic meeting place where citizens will be the real protagonists. Existing buildings and new structures will intertwine to find a new balance in constant dialogue with the past. Following a sustainable and interdisciplinary approach, the project aims to achieve the 2030 and 2050 goals.

Volkshilfe hafen* frauen. wohnen. - a eco-housing project offering a safe & communal living environment for women, single mothers and their children. The project aims to promote a supportive and lively housing community profiting from a diverse mix of socioeconomical and cultural backgrounds. Especially women at risk of poverty and homelessness but also senior citizens, students and young women in training can find a home. The community work program provides opportunities for social interaction

Our project seeks inspiration from the art of design throughout history to create sustainable and ethical spaces and structures. Above all, it aims to break free from the limitations that have held back both humanity and the environment. The revitalization of industrial and non-industrial areas can promote not only the social interaction lost after years of the pandemic but also the integration of scientific research into everyday life through harmonious spaces.

Lithuania Minor is a part of former Prussia, now - ethnographic region of western Lithuania. It shares history with Germany, Poland and Russia (Kaliningrad region).
Historical circumstances deprived the real inhabitants of Lithuania Minor, and our grandparents became settlers from Lithuania, who took over the legacy created by the Prussians and must protect it as their own.
"May I present, for the first time" - a box of memories, first times, which will remind locals how important they are.

The project seeks to build an approach that fosters renewed intercultural dialogue, offering Europeans an alternative space in the face of crises. It also aims to encourage the creativity and expression of a positive common narrative that makes people want to continue building Europe by including all its components, as linked to the International Festival lead by Alexander Gadjiev "Beyond" in Italy and Slovenia.

Embark on a unique journey at our 3-day festival, where music, natural wines, and community spirit intertwine. Set against the backdrop of a traditional Sagra, this event is a testament to co-creation. From the soulful tunes of diverse musicians to the rich flavors of natural wines, every moment is a result of our collective efforts. Join us in co-creating a celebration where local stakeholders, artists, and enthusiasts converge, bridging cultures and embracing the spirit of togetherness.