The Pollinator Highway’s installations are finalists of the prestigious New European Bauhaus award
The „Place Buzz“ installation competition of Tallinn, the European Green Capital 2023, made it to the finals at the prestigious New European Bauhaus competition. There was some heavy competition as 1,450 applications were submitted from all over Europe. The people’s choice is also chosen – vote for „Plaze Buzz“ installations HERE until May 24th.
Held last spring, the aim of the „Place Buzz“ is to enrich the Pollinator Highway with environmentally sensitive public art. In summer, three new installations were established along the Pollinator Highway: „Straw Chapel“, „Reed“ and „Interspecies Crossing“.
“Innovative installations intended for people and insects bring variety to the journey of the Pollinator Highway as well as offer various activities and convey the idea of the Pollinator Highway about urban biodiversity, environmental sensitivity and community engagement,“ said Kati Ots, the public art curator of the Tallinn Strategic Management Office Competence Centre for Spatial Planning.
The New European Bauhaus competition recognizes inspiring urban space projects that show how small initiatives can lead to big changes. The purpose of the award is to highlight spatial, environmental, cultural, economic and community initiatives that contribute to the ideas of the European Green Deal.
“Place Buzz” is nominated in the category Champions – reconnecting with nature. The jury chooses the best of each category, in addition, three people’s choice projects are chosen, all of whom receive a prize of 30,000 euros.
You can vote for „Plaze Buzz“ installations HERE until May 24th.
“Place Buzz” installations were built on the Pollinator Highway during the summer of 2022. The works will remain there at least until the end of 2023. „Straw Chapel“ is a modern community pavilion that represents local values, construction methods and materials close to nature, community activities, DIY and spending time in nature. The authors are Eneli Kleemann, Katariina Mustasaar, Lill Volmer, Mia Martina Peil, Marie Anette Veesaar (Arhitektibüro Peil OÜ).
„Reed“ consists of three consecutive installations, the common language of which is the material used for their creation – reed. It offers a different spatial experience for human visitors and a habitat for insects. The authors are Triin Vallner and Ko Ai (Majaja OÜ).
„Interspecies Crossing“ fits very well with the concept ofthe Pollinator Highway, being primarily aimed at insects, but also creating a visual landmark that draws attention to the interruption of green areas in urban space. The authors are Nabeel Imtiaz, Paulina Schroeder, Augustas Lapinskas and Christian Hörner.
The Pollinator Highway is a 14-kilometer-long green corridor connecting six city districts and is one of the flagship projects of Tallinn – European Green Capital 2023.
Additional information:
Kati Ots
kati.ots@tallinnlv.ee