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背景

Context

在项目伊始，设计者就注意到这个敏感的地点，多种不同的元素全部汇集于此，大海、潮汐、沙滩和滨海长廊；比利时与法国；鸟类和行人；水、沙子、混凝土和大自然。设计者希望将这些元素结合在一起，使它们看起来更加有型，但并不是用强加和打扰的方式，他们追求一种能够将所有元素融合在一起的方法，就好像浑然天成——永恒、稳定、自由且有意义。最终呈现的形式从各个方面回应了这一设想。

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From the beginning, we were aware of the sensitive location, the unique character of the place where many different elements come together. The sea with its tides, the beach, the dunes, and the promenade. Belgium and France. Birds and walkers. Water, sand, concrete, and nature. How can we bring all these elements together, make them more tangible, without imposing them and without disturbing the place? We sought an experience that could be part of all these elements and become one with the place as if it had always been there. Permanent, anchored, yet free. Meaningful. The form we were looking for ultimately answers this question in all its aspects.

▼项目概览，Overall view© studio MOTO

连接 Connecting 观景台位于滨海长廊的斜坡上，从 De Pann 开始的长廊与观景台相连接，增加了步行的路程距离，无论是走上观景台还是走下来，都能回到长廊和沙滩。观景台的设计保证了步行的连续性，成为这个位置不同元素之间的纽带。

The observation tower is positioned on the slope of the promenade. If you walk along the promenade from De Panne, the base of the observation tower lies in line with the promenade, thus extending the walk. As you climb and descend the tower, you automatically return to the promenade or the beach. The walk continues. The placement of the tower literally makes the location a link between the different elements.

▼项目远观，Distant view©Pink Appartment,studioMOTO

位置

Position

De Panne 地区的景色独一无二，有别于比利时其它的海滨城镇，这里有着大型的自然保护区和沙滩。沙滩是这里的主要风光。观景台在规模、高度、形状、颜色、材料和位置选择方面与沙滩紧密结合，从而更加突出了当地的独特风光。

The view of De Panne is unique, partly thanks to the large nature reserve and the dunes that open up to the beach. This sets it apart from other Belgian seaside towns. The dunes are essentially the city’s main asset. The construction closely aligns with the dunes in terms of scale, height, shape, color, material, and position, thereby enhancing the asset that makes De Panne so special.

▼鸟瞰，Bird’s eye view© studioMOTO

动态

Dynamics

观景台的动态之感为步行者提供了最佳观景体验。由于沿海长廊是线性的，环形的设计能够增加步行的动态感和空间感。由于楼梯的朝向不同，提供了不同的视角，步行者在进入观景台时能够观赏到不同的景色。当涨潮时，观景台部分被淹没在海水中，更能增强体验感，也同时完成了陆地与海洋之间的连接。

▼涨潮时分，High tide © studioMOTO

地标 Landmark 观景台的造型动感十足，呈环状，被放置在滨海长廊的斜坡上，与周围环境相区别，其地标性的外观也成为了拍照的好背景。尽管观景台的规模较小，但其惊艳的造型却能够引起人们的兴趣和好奇心，并且也不会太突兀，因为成为了当地的地标。构筑物整体就好像一个镜头，能够让人们关注到事物背后的样子，并与当地建立联系——从 De Panne 到敦刻尔克，反之亦然。

The dynamic, striking shape, almost a ring, positioned on the sloping plane of the promenade, distinguishes the structure from its surroundings. In this way, it gains its own identity, which we believe can become a picture opportunity. The intriguing shape, despite its relatively small scale, arouses interest and curiosity without being dominant, thus becoming a benchmark and a destination. The transparency through the structure acts as a lens, providing a focus on what lies behind and creating a link to the place one is walking towards. This works from different directions, from De Panne to Dunkirk and vice versa.

▼海岸上的地标，Landmark© studioMOTO

象征意义

Symbolism

“旅途即是目的地”出自孔子的名言，在本项目中也同样适用。观景台不是重点，而是沿途的休息站，路径从观景台穿过，人们能够继续沿着滨海长廊和海滩前行，登上观景台，又像是在攀爬一座小山丘。该结构也像是一个圆环，象征着人与自然、两个国家之间的联系。

“The journey is the destination” is a quote from Confucius that applies here. Once the walker reaches the bridge, it will not be experienced as an endpoint but rather as a resting point. The viewpoint is positioned to continue the walk along the promenade or the beach. It is part of the walk. The path continues over the bridge, as if one is climbing a high sand dune. The structure, which can also be seen as a ring, symbolizes the connection between humans and nature, or between two countries.

▼观景台近景，Close view© studioMOTO

参考 References 设计者在本项目中受到了来自大自然的启发，尤其是陆地和海洋交汇之间的地方，在自然景观中的一些微妙的、人为添加的元素，通常是出于实际或必需，但与此同时也保证了对环境的尊重。

Images of nature inspired us, particularly places where land and sea meet, with subtle, human-added elements visible in the landscape, often for practical or necessary reasons, but with respect for the environment.

▼日落时分，Sunset © Michiel Hendryckx

可持续和材料的选择

Sustainability & Material

观景台的结构是由混凝土打造，质地与颜色都和周边环境紧密结合，并且能够抵御恶劣的海洋气候。项目结构满足设计者所期望的坚固性，并且混凝土材质并不需要频繁的维护。观景台的材质与滨海长廊所使用的材质相同，构筑物虽独立站立，在其结构的周围和下方都有一定的伸展。

The entire structure is made of concrete, which, with its texture and color, closely aligns with the surroundings and is also resistant to the very aggressive sea climate. The structure has the robustness expected of a public viewpoint. Concrete requires limited maintenance. The material also seamlessly connects with the concrete promenade. Additionally, should the dunes be allowed to expand and stretch around and under the structure, it can stand independently on its own.

▼楼梯处，Stairs© studioMOTO

▼材质细部，Material detials© Michiel Hendryckx

平面布局

Plan

在平面布局上，观景台呈细长的五边形，并由相互成 108°角的楼梯段组成。每段楼梯之间都有一个平台可作为休息点，从这些休息点能够观赏到周围不同的景色。楼梯的结构也作为了观景台的支撑柱。总的来说，本项目在形式、结构和功能方面是统一的，支柱和地基结构保证了观景台能够悬挑在海岸和大海之上。设计者在观景台的东侧设置了一个长凳，作为休息处，游客能够从这里穿过观景台结构看到远处的风景。

In plan, the structure has the shape of an elongated pentagon, constructed from equal stair segments connected at an angle of 108°. Between each stair segment, there is a landing, a resting point, each offering its own unique view of the surroundings. The stair constructions also serve as the ‘pillars’ of the bridge. In short, form, structure, and function are unified. The pillars and foundation ensure that the structure can cantilever over the beach and the sea. On the east side of the observation tower, an additional bench is provided, functioning as a resting point with a view through the structure.

▼平面图，plan© studioMOTO

▼立面图，elevation© studioMOTO

▼剖面图，section© studioMOTO

Program Observation point

Location De Panne, Belgium

Client Municipality of De Panne and the Province of West-Flanders

Team architecture by studio MOTO, stability study by MOUTON engineering

Contractor Furnibo

Budget € 1.000.000

Date 2020 – 2024

Status Completed

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