As studio mujō, we envision to shift perceptions and perspectives about algae in European society. Our goal is to facilitate this connection and materialize the beauty of the resource while presenting algae based material solutions for everyday life. Sea to plate is a holistic dining and material experience that will shift perception on algae in the local context: from novel algae-based food concepts to diverse algae-based material innovations.
Memento is an archeology of memories of Córdoba, small pieces that make up the imaginary of the city. All together they set up infinite personal visions of Córdoba, while isolated, they make us aware of what still remains to be discovered. Combating the proliferation of mass-produced souvenirs that very much damage the image of the city and crafts is the main objective of each Memento, designed with care and handmade by craftsmen, showing that the souvenir can become a NEB object.
Neon Studio is a vibrant and community-oriented sewing and textile craft space located in the heart of Jyväskylä. It offers various upcycling-themed craft workshops, short courses, a craft club, and the opportunity to use the sewing space independently.
KNOT is an inclusive eyewear identified by a strong sense of social responsibility that finds expression in the particular shape of the temples that facilitate the use to people suffering from arthritis.
The user is not forced to excessively bend the thumb and index finger joints when gripping to put on and off the glasses and the openings on the temples creates an additional affordance.
The temples also give a characterizing aesthetic impact that can enhance the person’s profile.
Co-llection is a creative project responding to the erosion of rural narratives. It facilitates international artists and local communities to co-create an evolving knowledge platform where (hi)stories are preserved, transformed and enriched through creative reimagining, transcending traditional archival methods. Through social and cultural interactions, it empowers humans to reclaim narratorship and reconnect to their roots, rekindling a sense of belonging.
The war has changed us, it changes our attitude to the material environment, our attitude to each other. Spirituality, a sense of belonging to a nation that is fighting for its independence and the right to life in a terrible war, are becoming the main priorities of Ukrainians. We have to promote Ukrainian culture, preserve the cultural heritage, created by our ancestors, from destruction. Transfer Ukrainian traditions, customs, rituals, and crafts from generation to generation.
Robotics Valley is an innovative endeavour, where Jiu Valley’s high school students, aided by the robots they create, emerge as the Rising Stars leading the region’s Just Transition pathway. By aligning local resources to the EGD and fostering a participatory approach (by and for high school students), it embraces a multidisciplinary perspective focused on robotics, enabling students to craft local solutions for global challenges and to catalyze the Valley’s NEB-inspired change.
Koekestraat is an exemplary intergenerational social housing project, skillfully connecting diverse scales in the neighborhood. A passageway connects the square to a collective garden. Senior and family housing units are combined. The project prioritizes a balance between collective and individual spaces, creating a cohesive environment for different generations. Koekestraat sets a standard for harmonious living, showcasing the potential of social housing in nurturing community and belonging.
A reimagining of the clay jug cooler method, TONY operates on the principle of evaporative cooling. The porous raku clay of the food container absorbs water from a reservoir and, through evaporation, lowers the interior temperature to a range of 13°C to 17°C, all without requiring electricity. This establishes ideal storage conditions for specific fruits, vegetables, and baked goods that are best stored outside of the refrigerator.
A research to explore the potential crossover between printing technologies and the tradition of making ink with organic materials, in interconnection with more-than-human life.
