Eternal Horizon（永恒地平线）丨沙特阿拉伯丨Studio Symbiosis

项目的设计根植于沙特阿拉伯深厚的文化遗产之中，Eternal Horizon（永恒地平线）以当代参数化语言重新演绎传统几何与书法母题，模糊了艺术、建筑与技术之间的边界。其流动的曲线取意于起伏的沙漠地貌与无尽的地平线，在静止与运动之间建立起对话，以雕塑性的形态凝练出连续性与文化演进的精神内核。

Rooted in Saudi Arabia’s rich cultural heritage, The Eternal Horizon reimagines traditional geometries and calligraphic motifs through a contemporary parametric expression, blurring the boundaries between art, architecture, and technology. Its fluid curvature draws from the undulating desert landscapes and the endless horizon, embodying a dialogue between stillness and motion, a sculptural form that captures the essence of continuity and cultural evolution.

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这座大型雕塑进一步彰显了沙特阿拉伯建筑与文化身份中所蕴含的恒久力量，通过形式与材料的创新表达，在传统与当代之间架起桥梁。从概念层面而言，它象征着国家不断向前的发展轨迹——地方文化与当代设计在空间中达成和谐共生。其连续而流动的几何形态，承载着关于演化与永恒的意象，构成一场关于“恒定”与“变迁”的建筑性对话。作为一种可被体验的空间形态，它引导人们反思历史与未来的并存，见证一个在持续前行的同时，始终深植本源的社会。

Furthermore, the sculpture manifests the enduring spirit of Saudi Arabia’s architectural and cultural identity, bridging tradition with innovation through form and material expression. Conceptually, it symbolizes the nation’s progressive trajectory, where vernacular heritage and contemporary design converge in spatial harmony. Its continuous, fluid geometry embodies notions of evolution and timelessness, reflecting an architectural dialogue between permanence and transformation. As an experiential form, it invites reflection on the coexistence of history and futurity, being a testament to a society that evolves forward while remaining deeply anchored in its origins.

▼项目夜景鸟瞰，aerial view at night © Studio Symbiosis

受莫比乌斯环启发，Eternal Horizon（永恒地平线）诠释了无限与无界的永恒属性。整体形态呈现为一个连续的空间回环，表皮、结构与空间融为一体，形成单一而流畅的整体。内与外、实体与虚空的界限在此被消解，构建出象征统一与转化的持续空间连续性。该雕塑超越了传统静态纪念物的范畴，转而成为一种沉浸式的建筑体验，随着观者视角的变化不断生成新的感知。其动态曲率与光影、运动相互作用，使每一个角度都呈现出不同的空间解读。通过这一参数化形态，Eternal Horizon 不再只是被观看的对象，而是一种关于无限流动与相互联结的“活体表达”。

▼体量生成，formation of the volume © Studio Symbiosis

Inspired by the Möbius band, Eternal Horizon embodies the timeless and boundless nature of infinity. The form manifests as a continuous spatial loop where surface, structure, and space converge into a singular, fluid entity. This seamless integration dissolves the distinction between inside and outside, solid and void that creates a perpetual spatial continuity that symbolizes unity and transformation. The sculpture transcends the conventional notion of a static monument, evolving instead into an immersive architectural experience that shifts with the viewer’s perspective. Its dynamic curvature engages light, shadow, and movement, ensuring that every angle reveals a new spatial reading. Through this parametric form, Eternal Horizon becomes not merely an object of observation, but a living expression of infinite flow and interconnectedness.

▼顶视图，top view © Studio Symbiosis

▼立面夜景，night view of the elevation © Studio Symbiosis

形态：建筑体量采用连续回环的几何结构，象征无限与时间的不间断流动。这一无缝的整体形态体现了持续演化的理念，作为建筑隐喻，指向统一、延续与进步。

表皮：反射性的金属表皮映射周围的沙漠景观，模糊了对象与环境之间的边界，使有限与无限相互交融，营造出随光线与视角变化而不断延展的“无尽地平线”。

风力涡轮：一系列风力涡轮被嵌入雕塑般的结构之中，利用当地盛行风能发电。除功能性之外，这些动态构件在视觉上呼应了整体形态的流动性，强化了艺术、自然与技术之间的对话。

阿拉伯书法：源自古典诗歌与精神文本的阿拉伯书法，沿着回环下侧细腻铺陈。文字所承载的“永恒、统一与延续”主题，将文化记忆织入当代参数化形态之中，形成传统与现代的融合。

照明：由风力涡轮所产生的能源驱动，高效节能的 LED 照明系统使雕塑在昼夜之间完成转化：白天以克制的反射融入环境，夜晚则散发柔和而富有象征性的光辉，强化其作为地标与创新象征的存在感。

Form: The sculpture adopts a continuous looping geometry, symbolizing infinity and the unbroken flow of time. This seamless form reflects the idea of perpetual evolution that is an architectural metaphor for unity, continuity, and progress.
Surface: A reflective metallic surface, mirrors the surrounding desert landscape, blurring the boundary between object and environment. The sculpture thus merges the finite and infinite, creating the illusion of an endless horizon that shifts with light and perspective.

Wind Turbines: Embedded within the structure, a series of integrated wind turbines harness the region’s prevailing winds. Beyond their functional role in generating renewable energy, these kinetic elements visually echo the sculpture’s dynamic motion, reinforcing the dialogue between art, nature, and technology.

Arabic Calligraphy：Intricate Arabic calligraphy; derived from classical poetry and spiritual texts that traces the underside of the loop. The inscriptions evoke themes of eternity, unity, and continuity, weaving cultural heritage into the contemporary parametric form to create a synthesis of tradition and modernity.

Lighting: Powered by the energy generated from the turbines, energy-efficient LED lighting transforms the sculpture from day to night. Subtle daytime reflections evolve into a soft, luminous glow after sunset, enhancing its presence as a landmark and symbol of innovation.

▼日景，day view © Studio Symbiosis

▼灯光设计，light design © Studio Symbiosis

Eternal Horizon（永恒地平线）不仅是一件雕塑作品，更是一种关于沙特阿拉伯建筑身份的当代表达。它将文化、可持续性与技术融为一体，在致敬深厚传统的同时，照亮一个面向未来、视野无垠的国家愿景。

Eternal Horizons stands as more than a sculptural object. It is a living expression of Saudi Arabia’s architectural identity. By merging culture, sustainability, and technology, it celebrates the nation’s rich heritage while illuminating its boundless vision for the future.

▼生成动图，formation of the volume (gif) © Studio Symbiosis

FACTS & FIGURES:

PROJECT: ETERNAL HORIZON, ALQATIF

SITE AREA 2912 sqm.

STATUS: SCHEMATIC DESIGN

PROGRAM: SCULPTURE ROUNDABOUT

SCOPE: ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE

DESIGN: AMIT GUPTA | BRITTA KNOBEL GUPTA | FULVIO WIRZ

PROJECT ARCHITECT: ANJAN MONDAL

TEA:MANUELE GAIONI, RUCEVEL, SARTHAK SHARMA.