Picobello- Interreg Europe Project

11/02/2026

📢 Picobello in the spotlight!

Our project brings together seven European regions to embed values into regional and local policies.

🌱 Sustainability
🎨 Aesthetics
🤝 Inclusion

Three inseparable values guiding us towards better places and stronger communities.

Discover how we are making it happen 👇
https://www.interregeurope.eu/news-events/news/picobello-neb

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The initiative was launched in 2020 to ‘reimagine sustainable living’ in Europe.

Seven European regions have come together to form the Picobello- Interreg Europe Project, which aims to support regional and local policymakers in incorporating New European Bauhaus values into their policies. These three “inseparable” values include: sustainability, aesthetics and inclusion.

💬 Here’s what the lead partner, Poland’s Marshal's Office of the Silesian Voivodeship, had to say about the project:

‘We need to make places more sustainable, more beautiful and more inclusive.’

‘New European Bauhaus principles are crucial, but can also be broadly understood.’

‘We believe that one individual is the most important part of regional development.’

Find out more about how the project is supporting New European Bauhaus values in European regions 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZQN5on

Śląskie. Pozytywna energia ΚΕΠΑ - Κέντρο Επιχειρηματικής & Πολιτιστικής Ανάπτυξης Vidzemes plānošanas reģions

11/02/2026

🔵 Shaping the future together in the Silesian Region!

Yesterday, the Silesian Region – Lead Partner of the PICOBELLO project 🇪🇺 – hosted a regional stakeholder workshop on social innovation design within PICOBELLO – Interreg Europe.

Urban planners, designers, universities and public authorities came together to exchange perspectives and explore how social innovation can support long-term regional development and contribute to implementing the New European Bauhaus. The workshop created a space for dialogue, creativity and joint reflection on future-oriented policy solutions. It also strengthened cooperation between regional actors committed to building more sustainable, inclusive and beautiful living environments.

🤝 Thank you to all participants for the inspiring and constructive discussions!

11/02/2026

Study visit in Katowice - Day 2!

06/02/2026

✨ PICOBELLO Study Visit in Katowice | New European Bauhaus, experienced together ✨

For three days, Katowice and the Silesian region became a shared space for learning, exchange and inspiration within the PICOBELLO Interreg Europe project, showing how the New European Bauhaus can be translated into everyday practice.

📍 Day 1 | Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice
The visit opened at the Academy of Fine Arts with presentations of good practices from all partner regions. Different perspectives, policies and local experiences came together in one place, followed by participatory workshops using creative methods. Working with a hands-on stamping technique, partners explored co-creation, citizen engagement and the role of design in shaping shared spaces.

📍 Day 2 | Experiencing what policies mean on the ground
The second day was devoted entirely to study visits. Partners could see, feel and experience in real life what had been discussed the day before. From small, community-based cultural spaces supported through the “Lokal na kulturę” initiative, to flagship cultural infrastructure such as the NOSPR Concert Hall in Katowice’s Culture Zone, and the Museum of Tyskie Browary Książęce on the Route of Industrial Heritage. Together, these places told a story of post-industrial transformation, culture-led regeneration and people-centred development.

📍 Day 3 | Reflecting and moving forward
The final day brought partners together for the Steering Committee meeting, a moment to reflect on progress so far, share insights and plan the next steps of the PICOBELLO project.

Three days of dialogue, shared experiences and inspiration confirmed one thing:
the New European Bauhaus starts locally, grows through collaboration and becomes real when policies meet people and places.

📸 Moments from Katowice and the Silesian region in the photos below.

03/02/2026

03/02/2026

The 4th international Picobello meeting has officially started! 🎉
We’re meeting in Katowice, Poland 🇵🇱
Three days full of inspiration, good practices, discussions and collaboration ahead.

Stay tuned!🩵

13/11/2025

🌟 Regional Stakeholder Meeting in Gulbene! 🌟

On 7 November 2025, Vidzemes plānošanas reģions hosted a meeting for local stakeholders as part of the PICOBELLO project. The focus was on cultural heritage, placemaking, and the New European Bauhaus Compass – exploring how sustainability, aesthetics, and inclusion can guide local development.

Participants visited Viestura Street, a historic 1920s railway workers’ neighbourhood, and discussed ways to preserve and revitalise local heritage. They also applied the NEB Compass to municipal projects, exploring citizen participation, cross-sector collaboration, and long-term community value.

A big thank you to all participants for sharing ideas and inspiring local development! 💡🏘️

12/11/2025

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21/09/2025

✨ Our 3rd international PICOBELLO meeting is a wrap! This time we gathered in sunny 🌞 Thessaloniki, where for three days project partners and stakeholders came together to exchange experiences, share good practices, and shape plans for the future.

It was an inspiring journey 💡 – from discussions on aesthetics, well-being, and innovation in the spirit of the New European Bauhaus, to hands-on workshops, study visits, and forward-looking project planning.

A huge thank you to our wonderful host 👉 ΚΕΠΑ - Κέντρο Επιχειρηματικής & Πολιτιστικής Ανάπτυξης for the warm welcome, excellent organization, and for showing us Thessaloniki through the lens of NEB values 🙌

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PICOBELLO keeps growing through cross-border cooperation – and we can’t wait for the next steps ahead! 🚀

Vidzemes plānošanas reģions L'École de design Nantes Atlantique Barcelona Creativity & Design Foundation Galicia Innovation Agency Regional Council of Lapland

17/09/2025

Our Picobello family met for the third time – this time in Thessaloniki, hosted by our wonderful friends from ΚΕΠΑ - Κέντρο Επιχειρηματικής & Πολιτιστικής Ανάπτυξης! 🌍✨
Inspiring talks, creative workshops and study visits made this gathering truly special💙

12/09/2025

🌟 Meet the Marshal’s Office of the Silesian Voivodeship, the leader of the Picobello project! 🏙️

The Regional Development and Transition Department is shaping Silesia’s future through innovation, sustainable urban planning, and post-industrial revitalisation. Picobello helps the region develop greener, more inclusive, and human-centred urban solutions, while balancing its rich industrial heritage with modern needs 🌱.

With this post, we wrap up the presentation of all Picobello partners. Learn more about the project leader: https://www.interregeurope.eu/picobello/news-and-events/news/marshals-office-of-silesian-voivodship



fot. Radosław Kaźmierczak

11/09/2025

👩‍🎓🏙️ What if you could be a City Architect for a Day?

On 4 September, young people in Valmiera had this chance during a workshop at Kurtuve – a finalist of the New European Bauhaus Award 2025! 💡✨

Guided by local experts, students created 7 proposals for the future of Kurtuve and its surroundings – from youth leisure areas and outdoor stages to interdisciplinary festivals and better public spaces. Their ideas also highlighted what Valmiera is still missing today, like more accessible leisure areas and even a skating rink for winter ⛸️.

The workshop showed how important youth participation is for shaping our cities and living environments. 🙌

Organised by Vidzemes plānošanas reģions within the Interreg Europe PICOBELLO project, together with Europe Direct Vidzeme Centre and Valmiera Municipality.

👉 Young voices matter – and they bring fresh visions for a more inclusive and sustainable future! 🌍