Casa da Azenha wins 2026 New Bauhaus Europe Prize

The Casa da Azenha project in Santa Cruz do Douro has been awarded the 2026 New Bauhaus Europe Prize in the ‘New Bauhaus Europe Rising Stars’ category. Recognized by the European Commission, the project involves transforming a traditional family oil mill into a living laboratory that promotes sustainability, innovation, and community engagement.

The New Bauhaus Europe awards recognize exceptional projects, concepts, and ideas that integrate sustainability, inclusion, and aesthetics. In this edition, the Commission also granted 12 other prizes to projects across the EU, Ukraine, North Macedonia, Japan, and Brazil. Winners received monetary prizes of up to 20,000 euros, along with communication packages and mentorship to increase visibility.