House of the Future 2023

The Kalah Modular Villa is situated within a uniform residential development in the United Arab Emirates, responding to the area's architectural homogeneity with a design that reflects both regional identity and contemporary living patterns. Referencing Mancala, a traditional board game associated with strategy and adaptability, the villa’s modular configuration supports a flexible residential model that can be tailored to individual preferences and shifting household dynamics.

The House of the Future competition was launched in collaboration with the Dubai Government in the spring of 2023. The competition sought concepts from architects and designers around the world for an affordable, expandable and innovative single-family prototype home suited for modern Emirati needs.