Contests 💵 €50,000

Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge

Buildner

📅 23 Jul 2026 🌐 Online 🏷️ Paid
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📌 About the Event

The Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge is a prestigious international design competition held in partnership with the Al-Fozan Social Foundation in Saudi Arabia. This eighth edition invites architects, artists, and designers to propose large-scale urban sculptures that celebrate national identity and cultural heritage through contemporary form. Participants are tasked with selecting one of two specific sites and creating a landmark that is not only visually stunning but also technically feasible for construction. This challenge provides a unique bridge between abstract art and structural engineering, offering winners the rare opportunity to see their conceptual designs physically realized in a public urban landscape.

ℹ️ Event Details

  • Category: Design and Architecture
  • Organizer: Buildner in partnership with Mujassam Watan Initiative
  • Eligibility: Open to All (Students and Professionals)
  • Team Size: 1 to 4 Members
  • Effort Level: High
  • Submission Type: 4 Landscape Oriented A2 Presentation Boards

📅 Important Dates

  • Registration Deadline: 23 July, 2026 (Early Bird ends 1 April, 2026)
  • Submission Date: 27 August, 2026
  • Results Announcement: 1 October, 2026
  • Mode: Online

🏆 Prize Details and Value

  • Prize Type: Cash and Construction
  • Prize Amount or Value: 50,000 EUR Total Prize Pool (1st Prize: 12,000 EUR)
  • Certificates: Winner and Honorable Mention Certificates
  • Visibility and Showcase: Potential for physical construction of the winning sculpture
  • Additional Perks: Featured publication on Dezeen and ArchDaily platforms

🎯 What You Will Do

  • Research the cultural and historical context of the selected sites in Saudi Arabia.
  • Develop a concept for a large-scale sculpture that reflects regional identity.
  • Create detailed technical drawings and 3D visualizations showing site integration.
  • Propose specific construction materials and methods that ensure structural durability.
  • Ensure the design is accessible and safe for public interaction in an urban setting.

📦 Resources and Support Available

  • Site Brief: Detailed architectural surveys and site photos of the two locations.
  • Technical FAQ: Guidelines on material feasibility and local climate considerations.