Oriental Palace
Sayhat, Saudi Arabia
A private residence built entirely in hollow brick and cement mortar with no reinforced concrete. This allowed the architect to employ traditional forms, spaces, and volumes, even in a contemporary building with modern amenities. The building uses wind-catchers, shaded courts, and thick walls to regulate temperature in a natural manner.

Source: Aga Khan Trust for Culture
Location
Sayhat, Saudi Arabia
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1999
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