Aziz House Calnemohuayan Calli by Sara Harhash is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl in Calchihualiztli, Calmanaliztli ihuan Tlatecpanaliztli Tlachihchihualiztli Competition Category.
IztacteocuitlatlCalchihualiztli· 2025
Aziz House Calnemohuayan Calli
by Sara Harhash
Client: SHI Architecture
Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl Winner in Calchihualiztli Category
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About Aziz House Calnemohuayan Calli
Aziz Calli ce cenyeliztli inecehuiliz calli ipan Buraydah, Saudi Arabia. Inin calli omochihchiuh inic monamiquiz ihuan in teotlalli campa moquetzticac, motequitiltia in tlacecehuiliztli in amo quinequi tepoztli, in yeccan ehecatl ihuan in tlacehualhuiliztli inic cualli nemohuaz. In ixiptla quicui itech in Cycladic calchihualiztli, in Najdi tlanahnamictli machiyotl ihuan in Morocco zoquitl tlapalli. In calixtli ica Tadelakt otlanqui, ce yuhqui tenextli tlaaltilli in ica maitl motlalia, mopatzca ihuan mopetlahua inic amo calaqui atl, zatepan ica aceite oliva xapohtli motzacua. In ehecacoyoctli tetl quitemaca in tlapiyaliztli ihuan in tlatlapalolli tlanextli. In tlalli ipan moquetza 3740 metros cuadrados ihuan in mochi calixco 1180 metros cuadrados.
The Recognition
About the Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl
Aziz House Calnemohuayan Calli ca in quicuic in Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl, hueyi tlamahuizoliztli tlen momaca in huel yectli, tlanextic ihuan mahuiztic tlachihualli. In quicuicah Iztacteocuitlatl ca cenca cualli ihuan cenca yancuic tlachihualli in quinextia in tlamatiliztli, toltecayotl ihuan ixtlamatiliztli intlachihuanime. Ca quinequi in Aziz House Calnemohuayan Calli ca cenca cualli, cenca motequiuhtia ihuan yancuic. Ni dizayno in quicuic Iztacteocuitlatl quihuelitia in toltecayotl, tlamatiliztli, dizayno ihuan teknolohia. Aziz House Calnemohuayan Calli quiyolchicahua in tlacah, quipaquiltia ihuan quitlamahuiztiltia.
Behind the Design
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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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