Space for Our Dreams Art Competition

The ‘Space for Our Dreams’ Art Competition was launched in November 2021 as part of the Long-Term Plan Review public engagement where primary and secondary school students submitted original artworks to express Singapore as a space for their dreams. 

A total of 215 entries were received, and 18 participants were awarded prizes for their creative and visually-attractive interpretations of our future city. Check out their interesting ideas below and let them fuel your imagination!

We also asked a few of our younger citizens to draw what they'd like to see in Singapore over the next 50 years.

Watch to check out their imaginative drawings!

Primary School Category - Winners

First Prize

Today’s Future by Ma Miu Ki Salma

I am looking forward to Singapore having a variety of futuristic and environmentally friendly elements. The Merlion, the icon of our country, will still be here.

Second Prize

A Peek into the Future by Teo Zhi Xuan

Robots will be used to cook and serve food in restaurants. Digital payment systems will be the norm. Plant-based meat will grow in popularity. Space tourism will be the trend. Autonomous electric bus and charging stations will be islandwide. Drone delivery and flying taxis will be available.

Third Prize

Dream City by Mikaela Konoka Goh

My future dream city includes local food production, where fruits and vegetables are organically grown. Irrigation and harvesting will be fully automated. Singaporeans can access fresh produce via vending machines or at restaurants below the farms. 

Commendation

Extension of Singapore Heritage through Modernisation by Jotham Foo Yue Zheng

I drew tall commercial buildings, HDB flats with abundant lush greenery, and representations of our unique tangible heritage. High-tech transport systems and futuristic buildings utilising green energy will also make future Singapore a world-class city!

Commendation

Space for Our Dream by Emiley Abigail Lim

In 50 years, Singapore may have flying vehicles, drones, big green buildings, and more self-driving cars. Everyone will share cars while public transport will also be self-driven or driven by robots. Drones can transport goods and humans for short distances. 

Commendation

Our Future Home by Frederick Yee King Ho

My artwork is about life on another planet, including new types of plants, houses, and transportation vehicles. 

Commendation

Dream City by Charis Ong Pui Wun

Singapore in 50 years will be even greener and more colourful, with interesting houses and tunnels connected to each other. There will be flying cars and giant drones that people can travel in. There will be a fun-shaped kids’ museum and even an indoor playground on the sea. Singapore's iconic dragon playground will be connected to houses. There will also be an ice cream house! And a lab with weird plants and a lot of trees too!

Commendation

Eco Future Dream Life by Valerie Kek Wen Xuan

The future could have floating buildings surrounded by water, allowing continuous supply of water. Flying speed trains could hover in the sky to save space. There could be more cycling tracks for people to cycle for healthier lifestyles. All buildings could have solar panels for energy savings. More trees could be planted to help reduce global warming and create healthier environments to live in.

Commendation

Dream City by Yuhann Wiyono Petisme

In 50 years, buildings will be completely moveable and have indoor waterfalls. Since they are moveable, they could be used as public transport too!

Commendation

Dream City by Jaden Teo Yao Wen

In 50 years, new uses for technology will be discovered. I think it can be used in military bases, such as automatic rifles, and in smart buildings to avoid being seen by enemies. You can spot Marina Bay Sands in the background!

Commendation

Dream City by Yujin Wiyono Petisme

I think houses in 50 years will have many functions, such as producing their own electricity through solar and hydroelectricity. They will also be green, with plants growing vertically and roof gardens providing a cooler effect. They will have tunnels connected to MRT stations so we won’t need to get wet and it’d be easier to get to places.

Secondary School Category - Winners

First Prize

Floating Home by Justin Teo

As Singapore would have run out of space to build more new homes and places, our houses, places of interest, infrastructure and transportation can be held up in the air.

Second Prize

Our Singapore by Goh Min Xuan

I hope that in the future, Singapore will continue to develop, and at the same time, be able to keep our unique buildings such as hawker centres and traditional buildings for future generations to enjoy.

Third Prize

Singapore in 50 Years by Fung Tin Yuet Jacqueline

In 50 years, people will be more connected to electronics and motorcycles with retractable wings will be invented. To use less resources, cars using only one wheel will be invented. More people will also plant trees at the top of their buildings. 

Commendation

Future SG by Ruijin An

I hope Singapore in 50 years will continue to be like the Singapore I know now. The Merlion statue will still be here as it is iconic to Singapore, but technologies will evolve in the future. 

Commendation

Treescaper by Liu Jiayi Emma

Other than futuristic looking buildings, I dream that the advancements made in science and technology can lead to bioengineering a tree that is both tall and strong enough to build skyscrapers on. This provides more land for Singaporeans to live in. Singaporeans can travel via hover ships as well as through the existing MRT networks. This will be a new era of ‘tree houses’ or ‘rooftop gardens.

Commendation

Future Technology by Wong Jing Ting

One of my ideas for future Singapore is developing urban farming. Unmanned aircrafts such as drones will also be an important part of our lives. 

Commendation

SG Ultra by Teo Min Jie, Jayden

Treasure Our Success, Strive For Beyond