Aziz House आवासीयभवनम् by Sara Harhash is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award रजतपुरस्कारः in स्थापत्य, भवन एवं संरचना अभिकल्पना Competition Category.
रजतम्स्थापत्यम्· 2025
Aziz House आवासीयभवनम्
by Sara Harhash
Client: SHI Architecture
A' Design Award रजतपुरस्कारः Winner in स्थापत्यम् Category
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The Design
About Aziz House आवासीयभवनम्
अज़ीज़-गृहं सऊदी-अरब-देशस्य बुरैदा-नगरे स्थितं पारिवारिकं विश्रामगृहम् अस्ति। इदं निवासस्थानं मरुस्थलीयपरिवेशानुरूपं परिकल्पितम्, यत्र सुखार्थं निष्क्रियशीतलनं, प्राकृतिकवायुसञ्चारः छायाकरणं च प्रयुक्तानि। अस्य आकृतिः साइक्लाडिक्-पुञ्जीकरणात्, नज्दी-ज्यामितीय-प्रतिमानेभ्यः, मोरक्को-देशीय-मृत्तिकावर्णेभ्यश्च प्रेरणां गृह्णाति। भवनाग्रभागाः तडेलक्त्-इति प्राकृतिकचूर्णलेपेन परिष्कृताः, यः हस्तेन लेपितः, सम्पीडितः, जलरोधक-दीप्तिपर्यन्तं परिमार्जितश्च भवति, ततः जैतुनतैलसाबुनेन मुद्रितः। वातायनखण्डाः (ब्रीज़-ब्लॉक्स्) गोपनीयतां परिस्रुतप्रकाशं च प्रयच्छन्ति। स्थलक्षेत्रं ३७४० वर्गमीटर-परिमितम् अस्ति, समग्रतलक्षेत्रं च ११८० वर्गमीटर-परिमितम्।
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award रजतपुरस्कारः
Aziz House आवासीयभवनम् A' Design Award रजतपुरस्कारस्य विजेता अस्ति; अयम् अत्यसाधारणतया प्रतिष्ठितः सम्मानः सर्वोच्चश्रेणीयेभ्यः सुन्दरेभ्यः प्रभावशालिभ्यश्चाभिकल्पेभ्यो दीयते। रजतविजेतारोऽतितेजस्विन्योऽत्यन्तं सृजनशीलाश्च कृतयः सन्ति, ताः स्वाभिकल्पकानाम् उत्कृष्टां विशेषज्ञतां प्रतिभां सूक्ष्मप्रज्ञां च प्रदर्शयन्ति। Aziz House आवासीयभवनम् अद्भुतं प्रदर्शनीयं कार्यम् उल्लेखनीयतया व्यावसायिकं गम्भीरनवोन्मेषयुक्तं च भविष्यतीति प्रत्याशा क्रियते। A' Design Award रजतपुरस्कारं जितवद् एतद् अभिकल्पकार्यम् अतीवोल्लेखनीयः प्रशंसित आविष्कारोऽस्ति, यो लाभं ददाति कलाया विज्ञानस्याभिकल्पस्य प्रौद्योगिक्याश्च सीमा विस्तारयति च। Aziz House आवासीयभवनम् बहुभिरीर्ष्यमाणा सृष्टिरस्ति, या कामना उद्बोधयति, सकारात्मकभावान् आनयति, विस्मयस्य आश्चर्यस्य च स्फुलिङ्गान् प्रज्वालयति।
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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