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Competition cover imagecompetition by Creathlon Group

Envision the city of the next century!

How would Dubai look and function in the next century? We invite participants to envision the future of one of the fastest developing cities in the world! Unleash your creativity and be a part of a competition that doesn't just celebrate excellent design - it sets new benchmarks in architectural brilliance.

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  • Sites: 4 iconic sites in Dubai
  • Resources: 3D models and maps
  • Jury: Members from top firms and Academia
  • Certificate: Awarded to all winners and Mentions

prizes

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Prize pool in totalling1500 GBPand shoutouts on our social media

  • Registration closes29 Jul 2024
  • Submission ends29 Jul 2024
  • Results19 Aug 2024

Winners

Please find the awarded projects and teams below, selected by our esteemed jury

1stDubai Horizon

  1. 🇦🇺Paul PengIAPA PTY. LTD.
  2. 🇨🇳Ding YuIAPA PTY. LTD.
  3. 🇨🇳Chao FangIAPA PTY. LTD.
  4. 🇨🇳Jing QiuIAPA PTY. LTD.

2ndAurora

  1. 🇬🇧Artem KuprianenkoOmegarender
  2. 🇺🇸Vladislav SidorenkoTanevoo
  3. 🇬🇧Yuriy SpasovIndependent
  4. 🇬🇧Denys OnyshchenkoOmegarender

3rdDubai 370

  1. 🇨🇳Marco Di FoglioIndependent

Brief

Dubai has emerged as a prime example of human ingenuity and determination to transform a once harsh desert into a modern metropolis, attracting millions of people worldwide through its rapid development, businesses, and tourism.

Its contemporary high-rise architecture, comprising glass, steel, and concrete, has set new benchmarks in urban design and architecture, earning global recognition for its world-record-breaking developments.

The city is renowned for its luxurious lifestyle, safety, and ambitious architectural and urban developments like the Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, The Atlantis Hotel, The Palm, Dubai Mall, and many others. The Dubai Frame, Museum of the Future, and Expo 2020 are recent developments that have strengthened Dubai’s reputation as a city that always strives for the impossible.

Dubai’s growth in architecture is largely due to the discovery of fossil fuels and the global market’s trade opportunities. However, Dubai is now looking to transform into a sustainable and distinctive city, breaking away from its current economic model.

Dubai is committed to promoting sustainability, innovation, and inclusivity, investing in sustainable infrastructure, technologies, and green transportation. It has become a leader in smart cities, artificial intelligence, and blockchain technology, attracting innovative and entrepreneurial minds from around the world.

Dubai is also committed to promoting social cohesion and tolerance, home to people from over 200 different nationalities. It is creating a more inclusive and welcoming environment for all, attracting and retaining top talent from around the world, and ensuring that it remains a beacon of hope and progress for the region.

As an architect you design for the present, with an awareness of the past, for a future which is essentially unknown. Sir Norman Foster

As Dubai looks to the future, it is seeking to transform into a sustainable and vibrant urban landscape that expresses its local culture and its relationship with a global population. The competition invites participants to share their ideas on what kind of radical and innovative developments could ensure Dubai remains at the forefront of humankind and becomes a world-leading sustainable city.

Explore the potential for Dubai to become a global leader in addressing climate change, conserving natural resources, and promoting a circular economy, all while maintaining its status as a hub for business, tourism, and innovation. Your ideas hold the power to shape the cities of tomorrow and inspire the world.

What is your vision for Dubai in the 22nd century?

Join us in shaping the future of Dubai and the world!

Jury

Our jury, composed of experienced professionals and academics, guarantees a comprehensive and expert evaluation of all entries.

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    Calin Negret

    Senior Designer, Zaha Hadid Architects

    Calin is a Senior Designer at Zaha Hadid Architects, contributing to innovative projects worldwide. Notably, his computational design skills played a key role in the development of Tower C in Shenzhen, an iconic twin tower. He has also worked at Gensler in London. With a diverse background in architecture and computational design, Calin has applied his expertise to projects ranging from urban planning and architectural design to industrial design and virtual reality environments. In his approach, Calin uses modern tools to create seamless design experiences from concept to final product. His holistic design thinking ensures cohesive, impactful results that enhance both visual and functional aspects while promoting efficiency and sustainability.

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    Iulia Ilie

    Senior Landscape & Urban Designer, Bjarke Ingels Group

    Iulia is a Project Lead in the Landscape and Urban Design Departments and Senior Landscape Designer in Bjarke Ingels Group, London Office. She has extensive experience with multi-disciplinary masterplans and typologies (particularly public realm, mixed-use, residential) and regions (UK, Middle East, Europe), with an academic background in architecture and urban design completed in Belgium and Romania. Iulia has been working as an urbanist for 5 years and as an architect for 8 years, making her approach a comprehensive and holistic one, with a focus on nature-based solutions, ecological restoration and research & design methodology in challenging climates.

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    Rahesh Ram

    Associate Head of School of Design, The University of Greenwich

    Rahesh Ram serves as the Associate Head of School of Design at the University of Greenwich, where he has been nurturing architectural minds for nearly two decades, teaching BA and MA design units. He is the leading tutor for Unit 12, dedicating himself to hands-on education that fosters critical thinking and creativity among the next generation of designers. His academic interests lie at the intersection of narrative architecture and speculative design. Additionally, Rahesh contributes to the development of the curriculum as the Lead of the Masters Programme at the University of Greenwich.

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    Soham De

    Director & Co-founder, EcoResponsive Environments

    Soham is a co-founding director of EcoResponsive Environments, a London-based architectural and urban design firm dedicated to sustainable, low-carbon projects. His work includes award-winning masterplans for Letchworth Garden City and the zero-carbon Heath Business Park, later recognized for its innovation with accolades such as the Golden Pineapple and a National Urban Design Award. Soham has also served on the Pineapple Awards jury and co-authored EcoResponsive Environments. His artistic contributions extend to multiple exhibitions and book illustrations.