Aziz House 住宅建築 by Sara Harhash is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award 銀獎 in 建築、樓宇及結構設計 Competition Category.

銀建築· 2025

Aziz House 住宅建築

by Sara Harhash

Client: SHI Architecture

A' Design Award 銀獎 Winner in 建築 Category

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The Design

About Aziz House 住宅建築

Aziz House 係一座位於沙特阿拉伯布賴代嘅家庭度假屋。呢座住宅嘅設計配合沙漠環境，運用被動式降溫、自然通風同遮陽設計嚟提供舒適嘅居住體驗。建築形態融合咗基克拉澤斯式嘅量體、納吉迪幾何圖案同摩洛哥陶土色調。外牆採用 Tadelakt 飾面——一種天然石灰灰泥，經人手塗抹、壓實同打磨至防水光澤，再用橄欖油皂封層處理。通風磚提供私隱同柔和嘅過濾光線。基地面積為3740平方米，總樓面面積為1180平方米。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銀獎

Aziz House 住宅建築是 A' Design Award 銀獎得主，這是授予頂級、華美而令人印象深刻的設計的極為崇高的認可。銀獎得主是極其卓越、極具創造力的作品，展現出其設計師傑出的專業技能、才華與敏銳。預計Aziz House 住宅建築將成為一件出色的典範之作，兼具非凡的專業性與深刻的創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銀獎的設計是一項備受矚目、令人欽佩的發明，造福並拓展藝術、科學、設計和技術的界限。Aziz House 住宅建築是一件令人羨慕的創作，它喚起渴望，帶來積極的情感，並激發驚嘆與讚嘆。

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