I'm looking for an architect experienced in residential design integrated with natural landscapes to help plan a family farmhouse in Saudi Arabia.
The site is an active palm farm. The house sits within the farm, not on an empty plot — so design needs to work around existing trees and terrain. The full landscape is part of the project, not just the building.
THE SITE: - Palm farm with irregular plot shape - Existing trees to preserve and work around - Rocky terrain on one side - Road access from one side - Building footprint is a portion of the larger farm
WHAT I NEED: 1. Site Plan showing: - Where the building sits on the farm - Outdoor zones: kids play area, kitchen garden, seating areas, pool area, guest house - How people and cars move through the site - How the building connects to the outdoor spaces
2. Floor Plan for the main house: - Single story with some level changes - 15 rooms (listed below) - Two kitchens: one clean/family kitchen + one service kitchen connected to storage - Maid room and laundry connected together - Clear entry flow from the main door into the house
ROOMS: Main House: - Family living room - Master bedroom - 4 children's bedrooms (grouped together near playroom) - Playroom - Women's sitting room - Men's sitting room (near entrance) - Home office - 2 kitchens (family + service) - Storage room - Maid's room + laundry
Separate Small Building: - Guest bedroom suite
Outdoors: - Pool with waterfall - Outdoor seating areas - Kitchen garden - Children's play garden
DESIGN NOTES: - Hot desert climate — shading and ventilation matter - Local materials and earthy tones preferred - Should feel like it belongs to the land, not dropped on it - Courtyards and open-air connections between spaces are welcome
DELIVERABLES: - Site zoning diagram - Floor plan with room layout - 2-3 concept sketches or simple 3D views
I'll share satellite images, marked-up plans, and references once we start. Looking for someone who thinks before they draw — share relevant work in your proposal.
