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Aziz House Clădire Rezidențială by Sara Harhash

Aziz House Clădire Rezidențială by Sara Harhash is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award de Argint in Design de Arhitectură, Clădiri și Structuri Competition Category.


ArgintArhitectură· 2025

Aziz House Clădire Rezidențială

by Sara Harhash

Client: SHI Architecture

A' Design Award de Argint Winner in Arhitectură Category

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The Design

About Aziz House Clădire Rezidențială

Aziz House este o casă de odihnă pentru familie în Buraydah, Arabia Saudită. Reședința este proiectată pentru a se adapta cadrului său deșertic, utilizând răcirea pasivă, ventilația naturală și umbrirea pentru confort. Forma se inspiră din volumetria cicladică, motivele geometrice Najdi și tonurile de argilă marocane. Fațadele sunt finisate cu Tadelakt, o tencuială naturală pe bază de var aplicată manual, compactată și lustruită până la un luciu impermeabil, apoi etanșată cu săpun din ulei de măsline. Blocurile perforate (breeze blocks) asigură intimitate și lumină filtrată. Suprafața terenului este de 3740 de metri pătrați, iar suprafața totală construită desfășurată este de 1180 de metri pătrați.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Argint

Aziz House Clădire Rezidențială a câștigat A' Design Award de Argint, o recunoaștere extraordinar de prestigioasă acordată designurilor de top, superbe și impresionante. Câștigătorii Argintului sunt lucrări extraordinar de strălucite și extrem de creative, care ilustrează expertiza, talentul și perspicacitatea remarcabile ale designerilor lor. Se așteaptă ca Aziz House Clădire Rezidențială să fie o lucrare minunată, de referință, remarcabil de profesionistă și profund inovatoare. Acest design câștigător al A' Design Award de Argint este o invenție foarte notabilă și admirată, care aduce beneficii și împinge limitele artei, științei, designului și tehnologiei. Aziz House Clădire Rezidențială este o creație extrem de invidiată, care trezește dorințe, aduce sentimente pozitive și stârnește uimire și mirare.

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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