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The "House of the Future" competition in Saudi Arabia: design a model home for a Saudi family, with total prizes of $10,000

Archibest is running an international architecture competition inviting architects and designers to design a single-family home that responds to the Kingdom's climate, culture and social values while remaining buildable. The site is chosen by the participant within the Kingdom, real or hypothetical, on a plot of 300 to 600 square metres, with a maximum of three floors.

Illustrative design rendering from the House of the Future competition brief by Archibest
Image: Archibest, illustrative rendering
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Prizes: $5,000 for first place, $2,500 for second, $1,500 for third and $1,000 for the student award, plus 10 honourable mentions. Participation is open internationally to individuals or teams of up to three members. Registration runs until 30 November 2026 with a fee of $119, submission is in January 2027, and results are announced on 15 February 2027.

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