2/24/2025 - 4/1/2025
The NERU (New Ruralities) design competition
encourages students and recent graduates to reimagine rural living within
fragile European landscapes. Supported by Erasmus+, the competition spotlights
rural areas evolving under pressures of urban interconnectivity, population
aging, and economic change.
Participants will propose architectural interventions
in three distinct regions - the flatlands of Flanders, Iberian valleys and
Italian Alps - capturing the dynamic nature of rurality. Designs should reflect
a balance between human and ecological needs, respecting each site’s unique
context. The competition seeks transformative ideas that reframe rural-urban
ties, reflecting on hybrid typologies for living and producing, creating a
lasting vision of sustainable rural futures across Europe.
Final deadline: 1st APRIL 2025
Brief details, submission guidelines, international
jury, and prizes at
https://newruralities.eu/competitions
For any questions, write to >> competition@newruralities.eu
