The announcement of the best design blueprint for the Bausher multi-use project by Muscat Municipality will take place on Tuesday. The event will be held under the auspices of HH Sayyid Dr Kamil bin Fahd bin Mahmood al Said, Secretary-General of the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers.
Ahmed bin Mohammed al Humaidi, Chairman of Muscat Municipality, along with other representatives from various ministries and public and private firms, will attend the ceremony at the Mandarin Muscat.
Speaking to the Observer, a representative from the municipality said that the design competition is focused on enhancing the appearance of the capital and the surrounding area and that three finalists in the competition will be announced, first, second and third respectively and the first will be awarded with the project.
“The competition, participated by five international design companies, aims at creating innovative, sustainable and state-of-the-art solutions for the area. The designs should beautify the surroundings, manage water flow and incorporate urban elements while maintaining existing infrastructure in Bausher area,” he said.
On Monday, all the companies presented their designs before the judging panel and clarification was given on each project.
Five architectural design, engineering and implementation companies from Belgium, the UK, Germany and North Macedonia are competing for the prestigious project next to the Mall of Oman, adjacent to the Muscat Expressway in Bausher.
The companies in contention are Belgian XDGA, British POV, German KSP Engel, North Macedonian BMA, and Belgian Samyn and Partners. These firms will play a crucial role in the iconic project.
Dubbed the ‘Muscat Municipality Design Competition 2025’, this international competition aims to establish new standards in urban development by enhancing Muscat’s urban landscape, preserving cultural heritage and elevating the city’s global reputation.
Siham al Harthy, Chairperson for Al Aufoq Real Estate Development and Investment, emphasised the importance of selecting the best design blueprint for Muscat. She believes that this step will shape a more sustainable, inclusive and livable capital city.
Muscat Municipality Design Competition serves as a platform for visionary ideas, with five leading international architectural design firms competing for the award. Each firm will present a concept for a multi-use civic building that blends Omani identity with contemporary global urban design and sustainable technologies.
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