The Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation and the Mohammed bin Rashid Housing Establishment have jointly introduced the ‘House of the Future’ competition.
The contest aims to encourage architects and designers worldwide to create a cost-effective, adaptable, creative, and visually appealing home that meets the contemporary needs of Emiratis. The construction cost of the house should not surpass the AED 1M housing mortgage value.
In response to the launch of the contest, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, stated that Dubai’s sustained urban development, superior infrastructure quality, and ability to construct landmark buildings have made it one of the world’s finest cities to live in. “The ‘House of the Future’ competition is aligned with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to further raise Dubai’s status as a model for urban development,” His Highness said.
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation and the Mohammed bin Rashid Housing Establishment have launched the ‘House of the Future’ competition. Architects and designers worldwide are invited to submit designs for affordable, expandable, innovative, and aesthetically pleasing houses that meet modern Emirati needs, according to WAM.
The competition, open for submissions from 25 April to September, aims to generate unique designs that enhance Dubai’s reputation as a global architectural trendsetter. The winners will be announced in November, with a top prize of AED500,000. The competition also includes a category for the best design for a self-sustaining house. The winning designs will be used in future housing projects in Dubai. The competition has a jury of experts, including representatives from Zaha Hadid Architects and Calatrava International LLC.