2005 Gaelite Neon Competition - EU Neon Nation First Place NJBA A+U Location Habitat, Suffolk Street, Dublin 2 neon nation formally opened on 21 February 2006 and will be in place for at least 6 months.
	Concept The eu neon nation concept was chosen for the Habitat Store because of the links between trade and nationhood. The eu founded as a trading bloc is unified in the treatment of the flags as abstract pieces of light. Habitat as a symbol of the new middle european condition was chosen for its commitment to design and the encouragement local collaborations. In addition the canvas that is the new elevation to the new Habitat store on Suffolk Street is ideal from a neon perspective because of the street dimensions and the propensity of Suffolk Street to be nearly always in shadow. The execution of the idea may be carried out in front of or behind the window and the sequence of lighting would follow the sequence of accession. This could be cycle throughout the day and night or alternatively at special occasions.