Old olive press in Santa Cruz do Douro wins European New Bauhaus award

Casa da Azenha, a project in Santa Cruz do Douro that is turning a traditional family olive press into a space for experimentation and development, has won a 2026 New Bauhaus award from the European Commission. It was recognised in the Emerging Stars category for promising initiatives. The Commission honoured 13 projects in all, from EU countries as well as Ukraine, North Macedonia, Japan and Brazil. Each winner receives up to €20,000, plus communication support, mentoring and specialist guidance to raise its profile.