Open-air Event “From Know-How to Do-How – Historical Heritage in Today’s Context”

To launch the masterclass and discussion series “From Know-How to Do-How”, we invite everyone to an engaging outdoor event for the whole family!

The open discussion “Historical Heritage in Today’s Context” offers a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas with sector professionals on the preservation and restoration of historic buildings. The discussion will explore the significance of heritage, sustainable preservation methods, the principles of the New European Bauhaus and their implementation, as well as experiences in restoration, sustainability, and public involvement.

Discussion participants:

• Elīna Orna – Head of the National Heritage Board Kurzeme Regional Branch, Chief Inspector
• Ieva Pakalniņa – Head of the Latvian Association of Architects New European Bauhaus project
• Ilze Zariņa – Director, Kuldīga Restoration Centre
• Inese Tauriņa – Co-founder, Aizpute Renaissance Society
• Ivars Pilips – Director, Liepāja Restoration Centre

Moderators:

Nauris, Grēta and Ģertrūde Lazdāns – an active local Liepāja family and cultural observers.

Parallel to discussion, there will be two workshops for all ages:

• “Paint Liepāja” with artist Agnese Rudzīte
• “Seed Pom-Pom Making” by the Science and Education Innovation Centre

We look forward to seeing you at Liepāja Peter’s Market!

The event will be photographed and filmed. The material will be used for publicity of the event, the Liepāja Restoration Centre and the Liepāja 2027 Foundation. By attending, you confirm that you are aware of and consent to possible inclusion in audio or visual recordings.

About the Project

The EIT Community New European Bauhaus (NEB) is funded by the European Institute of Innovation & Technology and supports citizens, grass-roots initiatives and startups that embody the core values of the European Commission’s New European Bauhaus movement (sustainability, inclusivity and beauty) through business creation & acceleration, funding, mentorship and network.

The Enhance NEB programme supports the scaling and replication of successful projects previously funded through Connect NEB or Co-create NEB. Delivered by the EIT Community New European Bauhaus and funded by the European Institute of Innovation & Technology, the programme funds consortia of cities, regions or municipalities and local organisations to expand or adapt initiatives that transform the built environment in line with NEB values of sustainability, inclusion, and aesthetics.

Since 2023, the Liepāja Restoration Centre has served as Latvia’s official partner of the New European Bauhaus, with additional support from the State Culture Capital Foundation’s “Development Programme for Latvian Historical Lands”, as part of the Kurzeme Culture Programme 2025, implemented by the Kurzeme Planning Region.