Aziz House Stambena zgrada by Sara Harhash is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Сребрна награда A' Design Award in Дизајн архитектуре, зграда и конструкција Competition Category.
СребрнаАрхитектура· 2025
Aziz House Stambena zgrada
by Sara Harhash
Client: SHI Architecture
Сребрна награда A' Design Award Winner in Архитектура Category
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About Aziz House Stambena zgrada
Aziz House je porodična kuća za odmor u Burajdi, u Saudijskoj Arabiji. Rezidencija je projektovana tako da odgovara svom pustinjskom okruženju, koristeći pasivno hlađenje, prirodnu ventilaciju i zasenčenje radi udobnosti. Forma se oslanja na kikladsku volumetriju, nadždi geometrijske šare i marokanske tonove gline. Fasade su završene tadelaktom, prirodnim krečnim malterom koji se ručno nanosi, sabija i polira do vodootpornog sjaja, a zatim zapečaćuje sapunom od maslinovog ulja. Perforirani blokovi obezbeđuju privatnost i filtriranu svetlost. Površina parcele iznosi 3740 kvadratnih metara, a ukupna korisna površina 1180 kvadratnih metara.
The Recognition
About the Сребрна награда A' Design Award
Aziz House Stambena zgrada је добитник Сребрне награде A' Design Award, изузетно престижног признања које се додељује врхунским, предивним и импресивним дизајнима. Добитници Сребрне награде неизмерно су бриљантна и изузетно креативна дела која илуструју изузетну стручност, таленат и оштроумност својих дизајнера. Очекује се да Aziz House Stambena zgrada буде дивно, узорно дело, запажено професионално и дубоко иновативно. Овај дизајн награђен Сребрном наградом A' Design Award веома је запажен, дивљен изум који користи и помера границе уметности, науке, дизајна и технологије. Aziz House Stambena zgrada је творевина којој многи завиде, која буди жеље, доноси позитивна осећања и изазива чуђење и дивљење.
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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