Aziz House Loĝdoma Konstruaĵo by Sara Harhash is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Arĝenta A' Design Award in Dezajno de Arkitekturo, Konstruaĵoj kaj Strukturoj Competition Category.
ArĝentoArkitekturo· 2025
Aziz House Loĝdoma Konstruaĵo
by Sara Harhash
Client: SHI Architecture
Arĝenta A' Design Award Winner in Arkitekturo Category
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The Design
About Aziz House Loĝdoma Konstruaĵo
Aziz House estas familia ripozdomo en Buraydah, Sauda Arabio. La loĝejo estas desegnita por konveni al sia dezerta medio, uzante pasivan malvarmigon, naturan ventoladon kaj ombradon por komforto. La formo inspiriĝas de cikladaj masoj, naĝdaj geometriaj motivoj kaj marokaj argilaj tonoj. La fasadoj estas finitaj per Tadelakt, natura kalka stukaĵo mane aplikata, kunpremata kaj polurata ĝis akvorezista brilo, poste sigelata per oliv-olea sapo. Ventoblokoj provizas privatecon kaj filtritan lumon. La tereno ampleksas 3740 kvadratajn metrojn kaj la totala etaĝa areo estas 1180 kvadrataj metroj.
The Recognition
About the Arĝenta A' Design Award
Aziz House Loĝdoma Konstruaĵo estas gajninto de la Arĝenta A' Design Award, grandege prestiĝa rekono donata al plejklasaj, belegaj kaj impresaj dezajnoj. La Arĝentaj gajnintoj estas treege brilaj kaj treege kreemaj verkoj, kiuj ilustras la elstaran sperton, talenton kaj sagacon de siaj dezajnistoj. Oni atendas, ke Aziz House Loĝdoma Konstruaĵo estu mirinda, montrinda verko, kiu estas rimarkinde profesia kaj profunde nova. Ĉi tiu dezajno gajninta la Arĝentan A' Design Award estas tre rimarkinda, admirata inventaĵo, kiu profitigas kaj antaŭenigas la limojn de arto, scienco, dezajno kaj teknologio. Aziz House Loĝdoma Konstruaĵo estas vaste enviata kreaĵo, kiu vekas dezirojn, alportas pozitivajn sentojn kaj ekbrilas miron kaj mirigon.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Aziz Rest House, a family retreat in Buraydah, Saudi Arabia, seamlessly integrates with its desert surroundings while addressing environmental, social, and cultural needs. The design employs passive cooling, natural ventilation, and strategic shading to enhance comfort. Drawing inspiration from traditional architecture, it reinterprets construction methods and elements to ensure sustainability and privacy. This approach creates a harmonious connection to the local context, fostering a lifestyle
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Site area : 3740 m2
Total Floor Area: 1180 m2 - Tags
- Saudi Arabia, Rest house, Residential, Clay, Local,
- Production Technology
- The facades are treated with eco-friendly material Tadelakt, a Moroccan lime plaster finish. Crafted from natural lime, it’s hand-applied, compressed, and polished to a lustrous, waterproof sheen, sealed with olive oil soap for durability. Used across the exterior, it cloaks the walls in a seamless, organic texture that withstands weather while exuding tranquility. Its subtle elegance enhances the retreat’s aesthetic, harmonizing with the environment and offering a tactile connection to nature.
- Design Challenge
- Merging three distinct architectural styles Cycladic, Najdi, and Moroccan. While maintaining design harmony.
Ensuring that the fusion of these styles respects cultural traditions and remains aesthetically cohesive. - Research
- We visited the site in Buraydah to study its desert environment and Saudi culture, the client’s needs were balanced between privacy and luxury. The research focused on eco-friendly materials available locally and innovative breeze block manufacturing. The 3D modeling phase was challenging, as it required multiple iterations using Max, Rhino, and Revit. The landscape incorporated a desert theme with cacti and a duck pond to enhance cooling.
- Inspiration
- This design is inspired by three key influences: Cycladic architecture, with its massed forms and shaded facades for climate adaptation; Najdi cultural patterns, reflecting Saudi heritage through geometric motifs and vibrant hues; and Moroccan clay, providing an earthy, tranquil aesthetic. Together, these elements create a harmonious retreat that balances tradition with sustainability, respecting the local environment while ensuring a serene and comfortable living experience.
- Project Duration
- The project is located in Buraydah, Saudi Arabia. The design was finished in April 2024 and The construction is still in process
- Operation Flow
- The Aziz Rest House is designed as a tranquil retreat, evoking warmth and inner peace. Its primary goal is to create a serene environment where visitors can relax and reconnect with themselves. Thoughtful spatial composition enhances comfort and fosters a sense of personal sanctuary. Every element is carefully integrated to promote relaxation, offering a harmonious haven that provides calm and respite from the demands of daily life
- Team Members
- Sarah Harhash
Ahmed Nader
Mustafa Hussain
Abdulrahman Ahmed
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