International awards<\/h2>\n
New European Bauhaus Prize 2026<\/strong> City\u2019Scape Award 2026<\/b> Oak Grove Park in Klaip\u0117da won in the \u201cActive Landscape: Sport, Play and Leisure\u201d category.<\/p>\n Senvag\u0117 Park in Panev\u0117\u017eys was awarded in the \u201cActive Landscape: Sport, Play and Leisure\u201d category.<\/p>\n European Prize for Urban Public Space 2026<\/b> EU Prize for Contemporary Architecture \u2013 Mies van der Rohe Awards 2026<\/b> Europan 2011 First prize in the Europan competition in Reims, France.<\/p>\n 2015 Honorable mention award for Enk\u00f6ping industrial district urban vision, Sweden.<\/p>\n 2019 Honorable mention award for Lund station district urban vision, Sweden.<\/p>\n Lithuanian National Architecture Awards 2025<\/b> \u201e\u017dvilgsnis \u012f save\u201c 2023\u20132024<\/b> Best Recreational Architecture Project 2024<\/b> \u201c\u017dalioji erdv\u0117\u201d 2022 (Green Space)<\/b> First prizes:<\/b> reconstruction of the Lokomotyv Stadium in Kyiv (2024); \u0160iaur\u0117s Ragas waterfront on the Dan\u0117 River in Klaip\u0117da (2023); Kretinga Square (2014); Dan\u0117 Harbour in Klaip\u0117da (2013).<\/p>\n Second prizes:<\/b> Stari\u0161ki\u0173 pl\u0117tros vizija Klaip\u0117doje ir Garg\u017ed\u0173 turgus (2026), \u0160ilut\u0117s aik\u0161t\u0117 (2013), Ukmerg\u0117s piliakalnis (2011).<\/p>\n Third prizes:<\/b> Rasadnik Urban Vision in Skopje (2023); Vokie\u010di\u0173 Street in Vilnius (2020).<\/p>\n Other distinctions:<\/b> finalist in the Bauhaus Museum Concept Competition in Dessau, Germany (2015); honourable mention for the Mine Landscape Concept in La Trobe, Australia (2012).<\/p>\n We use innovative and creative approaches to solve urban problems. These approaches often challenge established norms and working practices, but that is what inspires us and drives us forward.<\/p>\n studied architecture at Vilnius Gediminas Technical University and earned a Master\u2019s degree in Urban Planning from TU Delft University. In the Netherlands, he worked for three years on international projects in Morocco, the USA, China, and other countries. In 2009, he founded PUPA, where he currently serves as director. Tadas teaches at Vilnius Tech University, previously worked as an advisor to the City Architect at Vilnius Municipality, served as an expert at the Lithuanian Council for Culture and the URBACT programme, and is currently pursuing a Master\u2019s degree in Management at ISM University.<\/p>\n graduated from Vilnius Gediminas Technical University with a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Architecture, from TU Delft University (Netherlands) with a Master\u2019s degree in Urbanism, and from ISM University with a Master\u2019s degree in Management. She also studied in Italy and Argentina through exchange programs and completed an internship in Spain. In 2009, she founded PUPA. Justina is a lecturer at Vilnius Tech, a member of the Urban Planners Association LUIT, and an expert at the Lithuanian Council for Culture.<\/p>\n graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture from Vilnius Gediminas Technical University and a Master of Science, major Urbanist from TU Delft in the Netherlands. He gained professional experience in the Netherlands, working on urban projects of various scales. Lukas joined the PUPA team in 2017 and works here with breaks for studies and traveling around the world.<\/p>\n studied architecture at Vilnius Gediminas University of Technology, did Erasmus student exchange in Spain. He gained experience in different studios of architects and urban designers, working with projects of various scales, from idea generation to preparation of technical projects and their implementation. In 2017, Gytis did his internship at PUPA studio and in 2023 has joined the team again.<\/p>\n earned a Master\u2019s degree in Architecture from Vilnius Tech University and studied in Belgium and Portugal through exchange programs. Rokas has experience working in architectural offices and the film industry, and in 2025, he joined the PUPA team.<\/p>\n graduated from Vilnius Tech University with a Master's degree in Architecture, her thesis focused on shrinking cities. Aist\u0117 has experience working in architectural offices, and since 2025 she has joined the urban planners PUPA team.<\/p>\n graduated from Vilnius Tech University with a Master's degree in Architecture, and during her studies she studied in France and Portugal on exchange programs. Laura previously worked in the student representative office and various architectural offices, and since 2025 she has joined PUPA team.<\/p>\n is studying for a Master's degree in Landscape Architecture at Vilnius Tech University. This is not Vaida's first profession, she has already graduated in multimedia design, worked in advertising, creative industries, and landscaping. Vaida previously completed an internship at PUPA and rejoined the team as a landscape architect.<\/p>\n is an architect, artist and DJ who graduated with a bachelor's degree in architecture from Vilnius Tech, participated in various artist residencies, educational programs, and internships in Lithuania and abroad. Art\u016bras started working with PUPA in 2017 and has been involved in various projects since then.<\/p>\n Aur\u0117ja Adomavi\u010di\u016bt\u0117, Evelina Bartusevi\u010di\u016bt\u0117, J\u016brat\u0117 Volkavi\u010di\u016bt\u0117, Lukas Kulikauskas, R\u016bta \u017diug\u017ed\u0117, Dovil\u0117 Ma\u017eeikien\u0117, Au\u0161rin\u0117 Neni\u0161kyt\u0117, Filip Munch Bak, Hristina Sekuloska, August\u0117 Klimanskyt\u0117, Audinga Andru\u0161kevi\u010di\u016bt\u0117, R\u016bta Vitkut\u0117, Povilas Vincentas Jank\u016bnas, Vilt\u0117 Bak\u0161yt\u0117, Ignas Ra\u010dkauskas, Augustas Makrickas, Agn\u0117 Dailidait\u0117, Goda Galdikait\u0117, Edita Gumauskait\u0117, Laima \u010cijunskait\u0117, Justina Sakalauskait\u0117, Birut\u0117 Petru\u0161kait\u0117, Mantas \u0160ulskus, Lina Ba\u010diu\u0161kaite, Jonas Landsbergis<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" PUPA \u2013 tarptautin\u0117 urbanist\u0173 komanda, daugiau nei 10 met\u0173 profesionaliai ir strategi\u0161kai formuojanti miest\u0173 erdves Lietuvoje ir u\u017esienyje. Kai urbanistika da\u017enai suvokiama vis dar labai siaurai \u2013 kaip tiesiog p\u0117s\u010di\u0173j\u0173 tak\u0173 ar \u017eali\u0173j\u0173 zon\u0173 planavimas, \u2013 mes imam\u0117s projekt\u0173, kurie \u012fsiklauso \u012f bendruomenes, atliepia skirting\u0173 \u017emoni\u0173 poreikius ir, svarbiausia, daro real\u0173 ir ilgalaik\u012f poveik\u012f. 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\nEuropean Commission award. The Therapeutic Garden in Kyiv won the \u201cChampion\u201d award in the \u201cStrengthening Local Democracy and Inclusion\u201d category.<\/p>\n
\nInternational award organised by the Italian publication Paysage Topscape.<\/p>\n
\nThe Therapeutic Garden in Kyiv was selected as a finalist.<\/p>\n
\nThe Pragiedruliai Creativity Centre was nominated for the award.<\/p>\n
\n<\/b>An international competition for urban and architectural ideas.<\/p>\nNational awards<\/h2>\n
\nSkaistakalnis Park in Panev\u0117\u017eys was awarded Best Public Space. The Pragiedruliai Creativity Centre and the urban vision for Plung\u0117 city centre were among the nominees.<\/p>\n
\nContemporary Lithuanian architecture awards organised by the Lithuanian Architects Association. Senvag\u0117 Park in Panev\u0117\u017eys was selected as one of the five best architectural projects in Lithuania.<\/p>\n
\nThe Pragiedruliai Creativity Centre received the award presented by the Algimantas Zavi\u0161a Charity and Support Foundation.<\/p>\n
\nVaidilos Square in Klaip\u0117da was recognised as Lithuania\u2019s best landscape architecture project.<\/p>\nArchitectural competition results<\/h2>\n
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\nTeam and values<\/h2>\n
Tadas Jonauskis<\/h2>\n
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Justina Muliuolyt\u0117<\/h2>\n
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Lukas Kulikauskas<\/h2>\n
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Gytis Aglinskas<\/h2>\n
Rokas Jonu\u0161as<\/h2>\n
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Aist\u0117 Pakamoryt\u0117<\/h2>\n
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Laura Nork\u016bnait\u0117<\/h2>\n
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Vaida Kulikauskait\u0117<\/h2>\n
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Art\u016bras \u010certovas<\/h2>\n
Worked with us before<\/h2>\n