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
Shahad Alazzaz is the founder of Azaz Architects. Alazzaz received her BA in Architecture from Manchester School of Architecture and a Master's degree in Architectural Management and Design from IE Business School in Madrid. After gaining exposure and credibility early in her career, she was recruited by a major Spanish firm and was quickly thereafter appointed as Middle East Projects Manager, putting her creativity to the test on architectural projects in various cities, such as Diriyah, Paris, Istanbul, Ankara, Madrid, and Malabo. In 2017, Shahad took a daring and defining step in her career by establishing Azaz Architects. Building her practice upon the pillars of excellence, proficiency, and architectural creativity, and as result, the firm has won a number of prestigious awards under her leadership.
King Salman Charter for Architecture and Urbanism, Member
Riyadh Region Municipality Advisory Board, Member
King Salman Charter for Architecture and Urbanism Award, Juror
AD100, Listed
HANEEN HAJJAR
Haneen Hajjar is a senior designer At Azaz Architects. She joined the team in 2017 after having gained some experience in working on residential and commercial projects. Mrs. Hajjar has contributed to several projects at Azaz Architects. She is recognized for her technical, practical, and personal skills. She speaks Arabic, English, and Malay. Haneen Hajjar received her BA in Architectural Studies from International lslamic University Malaysia (lIUM) with honors in 2016
MUHAMMAD TAYYAB
Muhammad is Azaz Architect’s senior 3D visualizer. He has a well-rounded experience stretching to seven years in the field of 3D design, where he worked on a number of distinguished projects in interior and exterior designs. He joined the firm in 2019 as a 3D Visualizer. Muhammad is fluent in Urdu and English, along with his versatility and mastery of 3D design programs, such as 3D Studio Max, AutoCAD, and others. He holds Diploma of Associate Engineer from Govt. College of Technology in Pakistan.
DINA ALKHATIB
Dina Alkhatib is a junior architect with Azaz Architects. Prior to joining the firm full-time in 2022, Alkhatib trained at multiple practices in Berlin, Amman, and Riyadh including at Azaz Architects. She has gained experience working on several architectural and interior design projects around different markets, thanks to her ability to speak Arabic, English, and German. At Azaz Architects Dina handles a suite of architectural and interior design projects. Dina received her BA in architecture from the German Jordanian University in Amman
SHAMIL AFREEN"
Shamil joined Azaz Architects in 2024 as a Junior Architect. He started the professional career with the firm after having trained at several other firms. He has gained experience working on projects of varying scope, including architectural, interior, and landscape design. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada.
MUHAMMED KAMIL
Mohammed joins as Architects as a visuals artist. His focus is on producing high quality CGIs for Azaz Architects in interior as well as architectural projects. He holds an I-Com from Islamia college Lahore.
YASMIN KHADJ KHASAN
Yasmin is a junior architect who joined the firm in 2024, with experience from internships at several firms and a strong academic foundation. She earned her Bachelor of Architecture degree from Bilkent University in Turkey, graduating with the highest grade in her department. Yasmin’s work reflects her passion for integrating cultural and sociopolitical dimensions into architectural design, drawing from her interest in the intersections of architecture and history.
MOHAMMED ALHAJERI
Mohammed Alhajeri is a junior architect and graphic designer at Azaz Architects, having joined the team in 2025. He earned his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Bahrain in 2024, with a strong interest in thoughtful design, contextual architecture, and cultural identity.
He contributed to the design and execution of several residential projects at architectural firms in Bahrain and has participated in multiple architectural competitions, experiences that have shaped his attention to detail, spatial awareness, and collaborative design approach.
ABDULLAH ALAZZAZ
Abdullah Alazzaz has been a member of Azaz Architects since 2017 as a Creative Director, leading marketing strategies and business development. He has extensive experience spanning more than seven years in Marketing, Engineering, Architecture, and Business Development, taking part in many projects of across multiple industries and sectors. He has local and international work experience in top-tier firms. Abdullah has published multiple articles in cultural insights as well as in the fields of energy, politics, and architecture. Alazzaz studied civil engineering at Syracuse University in New York, where he obtained his bachelor’s degree.
ALAA SULIMAN
Alaa Suliman has been part of the Azaz Architect's team since 2019. As a senior architect, Ms. Suliman has focused her efforts on several projects at the firm, ranging from master-plans to smaller-scale residential and commercial projects. Ms. Suliman has been an integral part of the success of a number of projects at the firm. She holds a First Honors Bachelor of Architecture from the College of Engineering at Prince Sultan University since 2018.
LINA KABOSH
Lina Kabosh joined the firm in 2019. Since then, Ms. Kabosh has worked on the design of several residential projects, interior design, as well as master planning. She also is a site supervisor on behalf of Azaz Architects. Prior to joining Azaz Architects, Lina has gained significant experience as part of many large-scale projects in Saudi Arabia. Lina Kabosh received her BA in architecture from the National Ribat University.
MOHAMMED ANES
Mohammed Anes is a junior at Azaz Architects. He joins the firm with experience in multiple architectural projects. After completing his bachelor’s degree in Architecture, he worked on numerous design competitions, created a few concept designs, and completed many site supervision projects. At Azaz Architects, Mohammed works on several architectural projects, from conceptual stages to more detailed drawings. Mr. Anes received his bachelor’s degree from Anna University in Tamilnadu.
KHALID HAMBISHI
Khalid joined Azaz Architects in 2024 as a Junior Architect, contributing to a variety of architectural and interior projects. Before joining Azaz, Khalid worked as a freelance architectural designer on residential projects focusing on enhancing user experience. Hambishi graduated from the University of Colorado - Denver in 2023 with a Bachelor's degree in Architecture.
MOHAMED ELRUFAEE
Mohamed is a junior architect and creative videographer specializing in architectural visualization and technology. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from UCSI University, Malaysia. By merging his architectural knowledge with videography expertise, Mohamed produces visually stunning and technically precise representations of architectural projects.
LARA BAKKAR
Lara is a Junior Interior Architect & Designer at Azaz Architects, having joined the team in 2024. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Interior Architecture and Design from the Lebanese American University of Beirut in 2023, with Distinction. With a diverse range of experiences, Lara has honed her expertise in the field, combining creativity with technical proficiency. In addition to her role at Azaz Architects, she has also worked as a freelancer, focusing primarily on residential projects, while also developing concepts for various commercial ventures.
NADIA SALED
Nadia is a Junior Architect and Designer at Azaz Architects, having joined the team in 2024. She contributes to both architectural and interior design projects, applying her knowledge and skills to deliver practical and well-thought-out solutions. Fluent in 5 languages. Nadia graduated with high honors in 2024 from Final International University in TRNC, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Design and Fine Arts. Her background reflects a strong focus on creating functional and well-considered designs.