Farasani Architectural Style: A Legacy of Sea and Heritage in the Farasan Archipelago

   Farasan, December 15, 2025, SPA -- The Farasani architectural style in the Farasan Archipelago, southwest of the Kingdom, embodies an authentic architectural model that reflects the depth of history and the richness of cultural heritage. It serves as a true mirror of the place’s identity and a living memory that narrates the story of the sea and people.
   The Farasani style is distinguished by its striking simplicity and reliance on local building materials from the maritime environment, such as coral stone and gypsum, in a harmonious balance with the hot, humid climate. Homes were designed with high ceilings and wide windows to promote airflow and moderate indoor temperatures, reflecting architectural solutions that predate modern sustainable design.
   This style is further marked by intricate gypsum decorations adorning facades and entrances, alongside finely crafted wooden doors, creating artistic scenes that reflect refined aesthetic taste and the influence of commercial and cultural exchanges that linked Farasan with Red Sea ports, East Africa, and India.
   Any discussion of the Farasani style inevitably recalls prominent historic houses, such as Bayt Al-Rifaie and Bayt Al-Jarmal, which remain living witnesses to a period of economic and cultural prosperity, when Farasan served as an important trading hub and a center of cultural exchange in the region.
   Today, the Farasani architectural style is receiving growing attention within national heritage preservation projects, as a cultural and architectural element that reflects the diversity and depth of Saudi history, offering visitors a distinctive visual and human experience that encapsulates the story of a place shaped by the sea.
   -- SPA