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- 13.03.2025
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- Architekt*innen, Künstler*innen und Kreative
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Buildner Architecture Competitions
in Zusammenarbeit mit
Government of Dubai
Dubai Roads and Transport Authority - Bewerbungsschluss
- 07.05.2025
- Abgabetermin
- 28.05.2025
- Bekanntgabe
- 29.01.2026
Verfahrensart
Offener Realisierungswettbewerb
Wettbewerbsaufgabe
Die Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) unter der Leitung der Regierung von Dubai veranstaltet in Zusammenarbeit mit Buildner einen internationalen Designwettbewerb, bei dem Architekten, Designer und Visionäre eingeladen sind, die kleinräumigen Elemente, die den öffentlichen Raum Dubais prägen, neu zu überdenken. Diese Initiative fordert eine Neukonzeption der Architektur im menschlichen Maßstab, wobei der Schwerpunkt auf den alltäglichen Details liegt, die das Gemeinschaftsgefühl fördern, das städtische Leben verbessern und zur sich entwickelnden Identität der Stadt beitragen.
Die Teilnehmer sind aufgerufen, ein einheitliches Designkonzept für sieben verschiedene Zonen zu entwickeln, von denen jede ihren eigenen Charakter, ihre eigene Dichte und ihren eigenen Rhythmus hat. Ziel ist es, durchdachte, kontextbezogene Lösungen zu entwickeln, die das städtische Gefüge Dubais stärken und gleichzeitig auf die spezifischen Bedürfnisse und Identitäten jeder Zone eingehen.
Dies ist ein Aufruf, die Details zu entwerfen, die das Alltagsleben der Stadt prägen – die auf den Menschen zugeschnittenen Formen, die Menschen mit Orten verbinden und zur städtischen Identität Dubais beitragen. Wir suchen visionäre, funktionale und kontextsensitive Lösungen, die Kreativität mit kulturellem Bewusstsein, Nachhaltigkeit und öffentlichem Engagement verbinden.
Competition assignment
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), under the leadership of the Dubai Government, in collaboration with Buildner, presents an international design competition inviting architects, designers, and visionaries to rethink the small-scale elements that shape Dubai’s public spaces. This initiative calls for a reimagining of human-scale architecture, focusing on the everyday details that foster community, enhance urban life, and contribute to the city’s evolving identity.
Participants are challenged to develop a cohesive design concept across seven distinct zones, each with its own unique character, density, and rhythm. The aim is to craft thoughtful, context-driven solutions that strengthen Dubai’s urban fabric while responding to the specific needs and identities of each zone.
This is a call to design the details that shape the city’s everyday life — the human-scale forms that connect people to place and contribute to Dubai’s urban identity. We seek visionary, functional, and context-sensitive solutions that blend creativity with cultural awareness, sustainability, and public engagement.
Jury
Sirine Kalache – Chief Specialist at Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), with over 20 years of experience in sustainable urban development and mobility projects;
Varkki George Pallathucheril – Dean of the College of Architecture, Art and Design at the American University of Sharjah; leading scholar in urban design and planning;
Shaikha AlShaikh – Civil engineer and Strategic Project Manager at RTA, experienced in mega infrastructure projects;
Salma Al Shamsi – Roads Landscaping Manager at RTA and Emirati architect specializing in urban transformation and public space development;
Jette Hopp – Director of Acquisitions at Snøhetta, focused on sustainable international projects;
Ahmed Bukhash – Founder of Archidentity, integrating regional symbolism into contemporary architecture;
Andrew Mason – Director of Contracts at Calatrava International, with over 30 years of experience in high-value international construction and real estate projects
Weitere Informationen zu allen Gewinner*innen finden Sie unter /
More information about all winners can be found at:
architecturecompetitions.com/dubaiurbanchallenge
Offener Realisierungswettbewerb
Wettbewerbsaufgabe
Die Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) unter der Leitung der Regierung von Dubai veranstaltet in Zusammenarbeit mit Buildner einen internationalen Designwettbewerb, bei dem Architekten, Designer und Visionäre eingeladen sind, die kleinräumigen Elemente, die den öffentlichen Raum Dubais prägen, neu zu überdenken. Diese Initiative fordert eine Neukonzeption der Architektur im menschlichen Maßstab, wobei der Schwerpunkt auf den alltäglichen Details liegt, die das Gemeinschaftsgefühl fördern, das städtische Leben verbessern und zur sich entwickelnden Identität der Stadt beitragen.
Die Teilnehmer sind aufgerufen, ein einheitliches Designkonzept für sieben verschiedene Zonen zu entwickeln, von denen jede ihren eigenen Charakter, ihre eigene Dichte und ihren eigenen Rhythmus hat. Ziel ist es, durchdachte, kontextbezogene Lösungen zu entwickeln, die das städtische Gefüge Dubais stärken und gleichzeitig auf die spezifischen Bedürfnisse und Identitäten jeder Zone eingehen.
Dies ist ein Aufruf, die Details zu entwerfen, die das Alltagsleben der Stadt prägen – die auf den Menschen zugeschnittenen Formen, die Menschen mit Orten verbinden und zur städtischen Identität Dubais beitragen. Wir suchen visionäre, funktionale und kontextsensitive Lösungen, die Kreativität mit kulturellem Bewusstsein, Nachhaltigkeit und öffentlichem Engagement verbinden.
Competition assignment
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), under the leadership of the Dubai Government, in collaboration with Buildner, presents an international design competition inviting architects, designers, and visionaries to rethink the small-scale elements that shape Dubai’s public spaces. This initiative calls for a reimagining of human-scale architecture, focusing on the everyday details that foster community, enhance urban life, and contribute to the city’s evolving identity.
Participants are challenged to develop a cohesive design concept across seven distinct zones, each with its own unique character, density, and rhythm. The aim is to craft thoughtful, context-driven solutions that strengthen Dubai’s urban fabric while responding to the specific needs and identities of each zone.
This is a call to design the details that shape the city’s everyday life — the human-scale forms that connect people to place and contribute to Dubai’s urban identity. We seek visionary, functional, and context-sensitive solutions that blend creativity with cultural awareness, sustainability, and public engagement.
Jury
Sirine Kalache – Chief Specialist at Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), with over 20 years of experience in sustainable urban development and mobility projects;
Varkki George Pallathucheril – Dean of the College of Architecture, Art and Design at the American University of Sharjah; leading scholar in urban design and planning;
Shaikha AlShaikh – Civil engineer and Strategic Project Manager at RTA, experienced in mega infrastructure projects;
Salma Al Shamsi – Roads Landscaping Manager at RTA and Emirati architect specializing in urban transformation and public space development;
Jette Hopp – Director of Acquisitions at Snøhetta, focused on sustainable international projects;
Ahmed Bukhash – Founder of Archidentity, integrating regional symbolism into contemporary architecture;
Andrew Mason – Director of Contracts at Calatrava International, with over 30 years of experience in high-value international construction and real estate projects
Weitere Informationen zu allen Gewinner*innen finden Sie unter /
More information about all winners can be found at:
architecturecompetitions.com/dubaiurbanchallenge
Dubai Urban Elements Design Challenge
Organizers
Buildner Architecture Competitions
in partnership with the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority and Dubai Government
Introduction
What truly gives a city its identity? Is it the towering skyline, or the spaces where people pause, gather, and connect? Cities are not merely built; they are felt — experienced in the subtle details that shape daily life. It’s in the rhythm of pathways, the shade of a structure, the curve of a bridge, and the quiet moments of interaction that the essence of a city unfolds. These small-scale architectural forms, often overlooked, are the threads that weave together the vast urban fabric — giving depth, meaning, and identity to the places we inhabit.
While grand landmarks may define a skyline, it’s the human-scale elements that shape how we move, how we connect, and how we remember a place. These forms guide footsteps, foster community, and craft the everyday narratives that give a city its soul.
Dubai is a city of ambition — a global symbol of innovation, culture, and rapid evolution. Yet, as it continues to expand and redefine itself, Dubai now turns its focus inward, seeking meaning not only in iconic structures but in the spaces that shape daily life. It looks to the in-between — the bridges, pathways, and gathering spaces — to strengthen its urban identity and connect its communities.
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), under the leadership of the Dubai Government, in collaboration with Buildner, presents an international design competition inviting architects, designers, and visionaries to rethink the small-scale elements that shape Dubai’s public spaces. This initiative calls for a reimagining of human-scale architecture, focusing on the everyday details that foster community, enhance urban life, and contribute to the city’s evolving identity.
Participants are challenged to develop a cohesive design concept across seven distinct zones, each with its own unique character, density, and rhythm. The aim is to craft thoughtful, context-driven solutions that strengthen Dubai’s urban fabric while responding to the specific needs and identities of each zone.
This is a call to design the details that shape the city’s everyday life — the human-scale forms that connect people to place and contribute to Dubai’s urban identity. We seek visionary, functional, and context-sensitive solutions that blend creativity with cultural awareness, sustainability, and public engagement.
The competition offers a total prize fund of 500,000 €, recognizing outstanding proposals that successfully respond to the challenge. It is free to enter and open to all, regardless of professional qualifications or experience. This is an invitation to think beyond the monumental, shape the everyday, and help define the future of one of the world’s most ambitious cities.
Eligibility
This international competition is open to architects, artists, and creatives from all backgrounds. Whether you are an emerging talent, an established professional, or exploring a bold new idea, your vision is welcome. All submissions must be completed in English to ensure fair evaluation.
Schedule
Closing date for registration: 7 May 2025
Closing date for project submission: 28 May 2025, 23:59 (LONDON TIME)
Announcement of winners: 1 July 2025
Prizes
Total Prize Fund: 500,000 € + realisation
1st Place: 250,000 €
2nd Place: 140,000 €
3rd Place: 50,000 €
6 Honorable Mentions: 10,000 € each
More information and documents at