Studio Symbiosis unveils Eternal Horizon Al Qatif, a sculptural form conceived as an immersive experience rather than a static monument that merges culture, sustainability, and technology – reflecting Saudi Arabia’s evolving architectural identity.
Eternal Horizon reimagines traditional geometries and calligraphic motifs through a contemporary parametric expression, blurring the boundaries between art, architecture, and technology. The sculpture reinterprets Saudi Arabia’s cultural heritage through a contemporary parametric form, translating traditional geometries and Arabic calligraphy into a fluid sculptural expression inspired by the desert landscape and the continuity of the horizon.
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. Inspired by the Möbius band, the sculpture adopts a continuous looping geometry that symbolizes infinity, unity, and the unbroken flow of time, where surface, structure, and space converge into a single seamless form.
The sculpture offers 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, the sculpture becomes not merely an object of observation, but a living expression of infinite flow and interconnectedness.
Architects Amit Gupta, Britta Knobel Gupta
Fact File
Project name: Eternal Horizon, Al QatifSite area: 2912 sqm
Location: Saudi Arabia
Status: Schematic design
Program: Sculpture roundabout
Scope: Architecture and landscape
Design: Amit Gupta | Britta Knobel Gupta | Fulvio Wirz
Project Architect: Anjan Mondal
The reflective metallic surface mirrors the surrounding desert context, blurring the boundary between object and environment and creating the illusion of an ever-shifting horizon. Integrated wind turbines are embedded within the structure to harness prevailing winds, generating renewable energy that powers subtle LED lighting. as daylight transitions to night, the sculpture transforms from a reflective landmark into a softly illuminated presence. Arabic calligraphy, derived from spiritual texts, traces the underside of the loop, embedding cultural narrative within the parametric form.
