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Aziz House 住宅建築 by Sara Harhash

Aziz House 住宅建築 by Sara Harhash is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award 銀賞 in 建築・建物・構造物デザイン Competition Category.


銀建築· 2025

Aziz House 住宅建築

by Sara Harhash

Client: SHI Architecture

A' Design Award 銀賞 Winner in 建築 Category

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The Design

About Aziz House 住宅建築

アジズ・ハウスは、サウジアラビアのブライダにある家族の休息のための邸宅である。この住宅は砂漠という立地に適するよう設計され、パッシブ冷却、自然換気、日射遮蔽によって快適性を確保している。その形態は、キクラデス建築のマッシング、ナジュド地方の幾何学模様、モロッコの土色の色調から着想を得ている。ファサードの仕上げには、手作業で塗り込み、圧締し、防水性のある光沢が出るまで磨き上げ、オリーブオイル石鹸で目止めする天然石灰漆喰「タデラクト」を用いている。ブリーズブロックがプライバシーと柔らかな採光をもたらす。敷地面積は3,740平方メートル、延床面積は1,180平方メートルである。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銀賞

Aziz House 住宅建築は、見事で印象的なハイエンドのデザインに授与される、非常に権威ある評価である A' Design Award 銀賞の受賞作品です。銀賞の受賞作品は、きわめて輝かしく創造性に富んだ作品であり、デザイナーの傑出した専門知識、才能、洞察力を示しています。Aziz House 住宅建築は、素晴らしい代表作であり、驚くほどプロフェッショナルで、深く革新的であることが期待されます。この A' Design Award 銀賞を受賞したデザインは、非常に注目すべき称賛される発明であり、芸術・科学・デザイン・技術の境界に寄与し、それを前進させます。Aziz House 住宅建築は、多くの人に羨まれる創造物であり、欲求を呼び覚まし、前向きな感情をもたらし、驚きと感嘆を灯します。

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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