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In rural Latvia, a forgotten manor house has been transformed into a living cultural commons. Through heritage rediscovery, craft education, festivals and participatory governance, Beļava Manor now demonstrates how community-led rural regeneration can build resilience, beauty and belonging across generations. Values-based activities have reshaped the mindests of local government, as well as repurposing the site by building heritage community, creating visual identity and interpretation plan.

The project “Interwar Architecture of Chișinău (II)”, implemented by Save Chișinău, explores, promotes and protects the interwar architectural heritage of Chișinău through creative tools such as augmented reality, storytelling, and design. By combining research, digital stories, and a dedicated architectural book, the project brings the city’s historic buildings closer to the public and highlights their cultural value.

The image of the Migration and Identity theme is an analytical approach, of thinking, between two extremes, the physical and the spiritual, the outside with the inside, the terrestrial with the cosmic.The actuality of the theme of migration is both current and endless throughout universal history. Migration is a phenomenon with a global character, which makes a pronounced mark in the present time.The importance of the work lies of the relationship between art, artist and society.

The G53 community Theater is the first brand-new independent theatre built in Romania in over 80 years. Its success is due to the support of a community of 14,000 citizens and private companies closely collaborating for 9 years while surpassing incredible obstacles. The project began in 2016, when, after launching a world-wind crowdfunding campaign, winning the hearts and minds of like-minded people, the project promoter together with the community supporting her built the G53 Theater.

What if democracy had a place? Peace Circle transforms an ordinary green area into a living space where people meet as equals and share responsibility. Built by citizens together with their municipality, it combines beauty, ecological care and dialogue in everyday life — helping rebuild trust and connection from the ground up.

RegCOM is a nature-based solution for the regeneration and reuse of greywater in buildings, aimed at more sustainable water management. It is architecturally integrated into courtyards or rooftops, makes the water cycle visible, and enables the closure of up to 30% of water consumption, with low energy use, minimal costs, and a positive impact on biodiversity and urban resilience.

DIMO transforms small European municipalities into living laboratories of democracy. It empowers citizens to co-design public spaces, share ownership models and participate in real decision-making processes. By combining inclusive design, cooperative governance and digital participation tools, DIMO strengthens trust, belonging and social resilience. It turns democracy from a system people observe into an experience they shape together.

SENSES by 3,14BAN was launched in Kharkiv region after liberated areas needed cleanup. Our team joined volunteer efforts to clear the territory, including collecting de-militarised spent casings. Instead of letting this difficult waste stream become scrap, we upcycle it into safe, functional objects designed for long use. Proceeds from sales support the Armed Forces of Ukraine and help restore the Hryhorii Skovoroda Museum.

In the heart of City of Bastogne in Belgium, the Cultural Centre reveals luminous and sensitive architecture where heritage and creation intersect. Sustainably renovated, this location offers a unique aesthetic experience as well as a new era for culture in the region. Fully inclusive and accessible to all, it offers creations, exhibitions, shows and workshops in a welcoming and open setting.

What happens when a give-away shop loses its roof? It grows wheels! The Kost-Nix-Wagen is a mobile treasure chest. People bring items they no longer need—like a coat or a toaster—and others take them for free. Built by youth, its wooden facade reveals the word 'NIX' when scanned. By recirculating goods, it avoids the massive water footprint of new production. With three permanent shops already inspired, it proves that mobile sharing connects people, revitalizes regions and protects our planet.