PrivateHouse Architectural Bureau has won Platinum — the top award of the Houzee Awards 2026 — in the Mixed-Use Housing category (Concept, Professional) for Eden Nova, a project realised in Saudi Arabia near Riyadh.

Located just outside Riyadh, Eden Nova is one of PrivateHouse’s flagship projects in the Kingdom, reflecting the studio’s growing presence in Saudi Arabia’s premium residential and hospitality market.

Eden Nova is a mixed-use residential and hospitality complex on a site of approximately 1.5 hectares, bringing together residential apartments, townhouses, hotel units, and public spaces within a single architectural composition. The concept is built around preserving the site’s existing vegetation: green areas are woven into a network of gardens, shaded walkways, and private relaxation zones, giving the complex a distinct identity while improving microclimatic comfort in the hot desert environment.

At the centre of the composition is a shared landscape featuring a pool, lounge areas, and gardens — the social heart of the complex, creating a resort-like atmosphere that encourages interaction and connection to nature. The functional programme spans several residential typologies: hotel apartments for short stays, residential apartments for long-term living, and townhouses with private terraces and gardens.

Climate-responsive strategies run throughout the design: shading systems, double-layer façades, landscaped courtyards, and water features reduce heat gain and support comfortable outdoor spaces. Eden Nova reinterprets traditional Middle Eastern architectural principles — privacy, shade, and a strong connection to nature — through a contemporary architectural language.

This award adds to PrivateHouse’s international recognition, following Gold UDAD 2026 and Bronze IADA 2026 for Bogenbai Towers, and a Silver IADA 2026 award previously given to Eden Nova itself.