Modern House with Traditional & Local Materials

Overview

A private residence in Unaizah pairing clean white volumes with a rough-textured local stone cladding, bridging a modern architectural language with the memory of traditional stone construction in Al-Qassim.

Concept

Raw local stone is used in its natural, largely unpolished state, so it remains present as an authentic heritage material within an otherwise contemporary architectural volume.

Design Approach

Narrow vertical windows and limited openings on the stone-clad façades reduce heat gain, with heavy timber doors echoing the detailing of traditional entrances.