Towards a new co-existence

Sini Parikka

Landscape Architect and Cultural Manager

Sini Parikka is a producer and designer whose work at the intersection of urban space, art, and culture emphasizes sustainability. Her approach integrates recycled materials, inclusivity, and experiential design to foster meaningful connections with environments and communities.

Over the past two decades, Sini has managed diverse projects, including the Finnish exhibition at the Venice Architecture Biennale, served as a Landscape Architect at Flow Festival Helsinki, and worked with the SISU Collective.

She advocates for innovative, cross-disciplinary methods to address sustainability challenges.

Sigrid Niemer

Co-Founder & Sustainability Catalyst at ufaFabrik

Sigrid Niemer is a co-founder of International Culture Centre ufaFabrik Berlin, a dynamic community space established in 1979 from a former film factory.

At ufaFabrik, which has championed sustainability for 45 years, Sigrid has been a pivotal force, organizing for TEH the 2004 "Art of Sustainability" meeting and launching the "Think Tank Sustainability."

She led the "Creative Strategies of Sustainability" project under the EU-funded "Engine Europe" (2011-13) and continues to offer her expertise in intercultural communication, strategic planning, and sustainable development globally.

Fazette Bordage

Creative Spaces Advocate

Fazette Bordage is a pioneer in repurposing industrial sites and fostering artistic, cultural, and civic practices, she has shaped cultural networks across Europe and beyond. In France, she led a joint mission for the Ministry of Culture and Cities, co-creating an experimental cultural direction with citizens in Le Havre.

Today, she supports numerous cultural initiatives that strive to be sensitive and caring public services, working harmoniously with local authorities. She is deeply involved in helping cultural spaces acquire ownership of their buildings with the aim of generating communal assets.