AZAZ TEAM
Our team is an integral part of our practice. With diverse backgrounds and experiences, we believe we are strongly equipped for finding creative and innovative architectural solutions. Azaz Architect’s work is illustrative to the capabilities of the hard-working team behind them.
SHAHAD ALAZZAZ
Founder of Azaz Architects. Shahad holds a BA in Architecture from Manchester School of Architecture and an MA in Architectural Management and Design from IE Business School in Madrid. Early in her career, she joined a prominent Spanish firm and was swiftly appointed Middle East Projects Manager, contributing to projects across Diriyah, Paris, Istanbul, Ankara, Madrid, and Malabo. In 2017, she founded Azaz Architects, building the firm on the pillars of excellence, proficiency, and creativity. Under her leadership, the firm has earned numerous prestigious awards. She also serves on the King Salman Charter for Architecture and Urbanism and the Riyadh Region Municipality Advisory Board, and has been a juror for the King Salman Charter Award. Shahad is listed in AD100.
HANEEN HAJJAR
Senior Designer at Azaz Architects. Haneen joined the firm in 2017 after gaining experience in residential and commercial projects. Known for her technical proficiency and interpersonal skills, she holds a BA in Architectural Studies with honors from International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), completed in 2016. She is fluent in Arabic, English, and Malay.
MUHAMMAD TAYYAB
Senior 3D Visualizer. Muhammad brings seven years of experience in 3D design, working on both interior and exterior projects. He joined the firm in 2019 and is skilled in 3D Studio Max, AutoCAD, and other visualization tools. He holds a Diploma (Associate Engineer) from the Government College of Technology in Pakistan and is fluent in Urdu and English.
DINA ALKHATIB
Junior Architect. Dina trained in Berlin, Amman, and Riyadh before joining Azaz Architects full-time in 2022. Fluent in Arabic, English, and German, she contributes to both architectural and interior design projects. She earned her BA in Architecture from the German Jordanian University in Amman.
SHAMIL AFREEN"
Junior Architect (joined 2024). Shamil trained at various firms before joining Azaz Architects. She works across architectural, interior, and landscape design projects. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from the School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada.
MUHAMMED KAMIL
Visuals Artist. Focused on producing high-quality CGI work for interior and architectural projects, Muhammed holds an I-Com from Islamia College Lahore.
YASMIN KHADJ KHASAN
Junior Architect (joined 2024). Yasmin, who previously interned at several firms, graduated top of her class from Bilkent University in Turkey with a Bachelor of Architecture. Her work emphasizes cultural and sociopolitical integration in design, reflecting her passion for architecture’s broader contexts
MOHAMMED ALHAJERI
Junior Architect & Graphic Designer (joined 2025). Mohammed holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Bahrain (2024). He has worked in residential projects in Bahrain and participated in architect competitions, honing his design sensibility, spatial awareness, and collaborative skills.
ABDULLAH ALAZZAZ
Creative Director (since 2017). Abdullah leads marketing strategy and business development, bringing over seven years of experience across marketing, engineering, architecture, and business domains. He has worked in top-tier local and international firms and authored articles in cultural insights, energy, politics, and architecture. He holds a Civil Engineering degree from Syracuse University, New York.
ALAA SULIMAN
Senior Architect (since 2019). Alaa works on a range of projects, from master plans to residential and commercial developments. She earned First Honors in her Bachelor of Architecture from the College of Engineering, Prince Sultan University (2018).
LINA KABOSH
Senior Architect (since 2019). Lina oversees residential, interior, and master planning projects. She also serves as Azaz Architects’ site supervisor and previously contributed to large-scale projects in Saudi Arabia. She holds a BA in Architecture from the National Ribat University.
MOHAMMED ANES
Junior Architect. Mohammed gained experience through design competitions, concept development, and site supervision before joining Azaz Architects. He works on projects from concept to detailed drawings. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from Anna University, Tamil Nadu.
KHALID HAMBISHI
Junior Architect (joined 2024). Khalid previously worked as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential user experience. He joined Azaz Architects in 2024 and holds a Bachelor’s in Architecture from the University of Colorado – Denver (2023).
MOHAMED ELRUFAEE
Junior Architect & Creative Videographer. Mohamed combines his Bachelor of Science in Architecture from UCSI University, Malaysia with videography skills to create compelling architectural visualizations.
LARA BAKKAR
Junior Interior Architect & Designer (joined 2024). Lara holds a BA in Interior Architecture and Design with Distinction from the Lebanese American University, Beirut (2023). She also freelanced on residential and commercial concepts, showcasing her technical and creative strengths.
NADIA SALED
Junior Architect & Designer (joined 2024). Fluent in five languages, Nadia graduated with high honors in Architectural Design and Fine Arts from Final International University in TRNC (2024). Her designs emphasize functionality and thoughtful planning.