Muscat: Winners of the Muscat Municipality Design Competition (MMDC) 2025 were announced on Tuesday, with the first prize bagged by KSP Engel, second prize by BMA, and third prize by XDGA.
The award ceremony was launched under the patronage of His Highness Sayyid Kamil bin Fahd al Said, Secretary-General of the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers, and in the presence of an elite group of international jury experts, alongside CEOs of major real estate development companies in the Sultanate of Oman.
The competition was aimed at setting new standards in urban design, enriching the urban landscape, preserving Omani identity, and establishing Muscat as a leading global destination.
Five leading architectural design firms are competing to present a vision for a multi-purpose building that combines Omani identity with global design trends, using sustainable technologies.
The competition focuses on designing a multi-use building next to the Mall of Oman in Bowsher Governorate, which will include offices, a business center, a 4-star hotel, and cultural and commercial spaces.
The project spans an area of 8,000 m², with a height not exceeding 30 meters, and includes a basement floor, a ground floor, and 6 upper floors, with a design that considers sustainability and Omani identity.
The competing projects were presented before the judging committee on a comprehensive display platform, supporting Muscat Municipality's directions in enhancing visual identity and innovative design solutions.
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