The Lithuanian city of Nida offers a new public space for its residents and visitors. The largest city at the Curonian Spit has been the centre of this years European Architecture Students Assembly. Within two weeks a team of 18 international architecture students completed a public space titled The Living Boom. This 50 m2 large public living room is located at the end of a pier, situated in the Curonian lagoon with views to the famous sand dunes, the forest and the city of Nida.
The space is sheltered behind a giant wooden wall through which every visitor has to step in order to find oneself in a red, outwardly space.The Living Boom was opened by members of the municipality of Nida. Since its first day the public space has attracted many visitors from different nations and generations, who have used The Living Boom in various ways.
