House of the Future 2024/25 Competition Winners

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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