This competition is part of a strategic partnership between Buildner and ArchDaily that aims to explore "The Contemporary Home".
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What is a home?
A house and a home aren't always the same thing. And while the aspects that make a place your home aren't limited to physical attributes, architecture can still have a huge impact. Cultural differences, location, resources, and the format of your family will all influence what you look for in a home. And in a world that seems to be changing faster than ever, can architects and designers anticipate the needs of new-age homes?
Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme
As the second competition in the series following the success of the first House of the Future 2023/24, we continue our exploration into the future of living spaces for Emirati citizens in United Arab Emirates. This year, in collaboration with the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme, we remain steadfast in our mission: to find innovative designs that resonate with the architectural aesthetic of the UAE and address the functional needs of its people. The assignment does not change; we are looking for visionary concepts that offer a fresh take on the Emirati home, balancing tradition with modernity.
250,000 € prize and potential construction.
Winning entries will not only be considered for construction by the United Arab Emirates Government but will also share in the 250,000 € prize fund, making this a incredible opportunity for architects and designers worldwide.
Open to all levels of expertise from any location, the House of the Future 2024/25 encourages creativity within the parameters of practicality, with a budget cap of 1.2 million Emirati Dirhams.
This call to action invites participants to contribute to UAE evolving landscape by designing homes that are ready for the future, today. It’s an opportunity to shape the next generation of housing in the UAE, creating spaces that are adaptable, sustainable, and deeply connected to the rich cultural heritage of the Emirati people.
Open to everyone, everywhere, no qualifications required
House of the Future 2023/24
In 2023, the Dubai government, in partnership with Buildner, launched the first House of the Future competition. It quickly became a hit, attracting participants from 127 countries. The competition saw a wide range of entries from individuals, teams, and design offices representing these countries.
To judge these innovative entries, Buildner assembled an impressive jury panel that included Micael Calatrava and Andrew Mason from Calatrava Grace and Calatrava International, Charles Walker from Zaha Hadid Architects, Abdul Redha Abu Al Hassan from the Dubai Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), Martin Voelkle from BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group, Christina Seilern from Studio Seilern Architects, Ahmed Bukhash from Dubai-based Archidentity, Stefan de Koning from Rotterdam-based MVRDV, and Will Plowman who leads the Dubai office of Foster + Partners.
The competition culminated in a grand award ceremony in Dubai, where the prizes totaling €250,000 were awarded by the Crown Prince of Dubai himself.
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Prizes
Total prize fund
250,000 €
+ potential to be realised1ST PLACE
140,000 €
2ND PLACE
45,000 €
3RD PLACE
20,000 €
Innovation Award
45,000 €
Special Award for using innovative and sustainable materials
6 Honourable mentions + certificates of achievement
Besides the competition winners, we'll also honor six exceptional individuals with honorable mentions for their remarkable efforts and contributions. Buildner will commend the exceptional performance of all winners and honorable mentions by presenting them with Certificates of Achievement, recognizing their outstanding contributions.
Publicity campaign
The Buildner’s extensive global publicity campaign for the competition winners:
Buildner's two million
The results are published on buildner.com, a leading website in the architecture industry, attracting over one million unique visitors annually. Additionally, the campaign extends to Buildner's social networks, which boast over 800,000 followers combined, and through newsletter campaigns reaching over 200,000 subscribers.
Interview and movie
Winners will have the opportunity to submit a movie and an interview, boosting their recognizability and helping to build their name in the industry.
Extensive media network
Buildner leverages an extensive network of media industry leaders to publish the competition results. This broadens the audience further, ensuring that participants' work is showcased across multiple platforms known for their influence and reach in the architecture and design sectors.
Publicity
ArchDaily feature
As part of the collaboration between Buildner and ArchDaily, the competition winners will be showcased on ArchDaily, a leading architecture news platform.
This feature will greatly boost the winners' visibility to millions of architecture professionals and enthusiasts worldwide, increasing their chances for new opportunities, attracting new clients, and establishing their reputation in the industry.
Read more about Buildner and ArchDaily partnership
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Meet your jury
Extended list of jury biographiesJury members shall under no circumstances be contacted by competition participants or their representatives. Participants who attempt to contact jury members, shall be disqualified.
All jury members are involved in the evaluation based on their availability at that time. All communication regarding the competition should only be carried out with Buildner staff. For any questions please contact us on [email protected]
Andrew Mason
Director of Contracts for Calatrava International
UAE
Will Plowman
Partner at Foster + Partners
UAE
Bertrand Schippan
MVRDV
Netherlands
Charles Walker
Director of Zaha Hadid Architects
UK
Alison Brooks
Alison Brooks Architects
UK
Ahmed Bukhash
Founder of Archidentity
UAE
Micael Calatrava
Calatrava Grace and Calatrava International
UAE
Sumaya Dabbagh
Dabbagh Architects
UAE
Key dates
Send remindersClosing date for registration
30 April 2025
Competition Q&A deadline
5 May 2025
In order to guarantee equal opportunities to all competition participants.
No new questions will be answered after this deadline.
Closing date for project submission
2 June 2025
23:59 (LONDON TIME)
Announcement of the winners
15 July 2025
Competition Q&A deadline
5 May 2025
In order to guarantee equal opportunities to all competition participants.
No new questions will be answered after this deadline.
Registration fees
STUDENT REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Contact us to receive special student rates for group registrations (discount applies for 3+ registrations from one university/school) and to receive further information and support for getting your students involved in architecture competitions. Send us request from your university email address along with basic information about yourself and your university/school. Please note that only recognized university staff can apply for the reduced student rate.
Click on "register now", fill in all the required fields, choose your payment method and submit your information. You will be forwarded to Paypal or CPS secure payment gateway, to cover the competition fee. Once we receive your payment, we'll send you an email with your username and password to upload your submission directly to the website.
You can add/remove/edit team member information as often as you want in the upload panel, up until the submission deadline.
Yes we are in the process of negotiating with multiple international industry-related media representatives. The list of media partners is constantly updated on our website, please check it regularly to find latest updates.
No. Competition entries are evaluated anonymously. The participant registration type is only revealed upon the announcement of the results.
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