KAUST Al Fanar | Beacon
KAUST Al Fanar | Beacon
Posted 28.08.22
A 60m high Beacon centerpiece of KAUST designed to overlook the Red Sea in Thuwal, KSA.
Daniel Tobin has drawn inspiration from Arabic maritime traditions and architectural detailing to create a modern interpretation of a lighthouse from pre-cast concrete blocks.
The Beacon’s complex structure is a collection of unique amorphous hexagonal sections stepping up out of the Red Sea into an elliptical spire.
The reverential interior space — with the patterned skin of the atrium creating a dappled shaded effect — is designed for communal gatherings.