Civil Architecture created a new sundial in Jeddah's Islamic Arts Biennale in Saudi Arabia. It is made to question the relationship that mankind has with time. Founders of the studio Hamed Bukhamseen and Ali Karimi designs the fragmented look on top of a 'desert landscape.'
Bukhamseen and Karimi talk about the project to Dezeen, noting that "It's an antidote to the fractured notion of time. Beyond the four seasons and the work week, the time has become an elusive quality. This quality is even further fractured in the context of the pandemic, and the eternal present that was experienced for two years in domestic setting. Re-envisioning the sundial as a way of watching the world allows us to rethink how we schedule our week, month, year and how we break down our calendar."
Image Credit: Ali Ismail Karimi
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Re-imagined Sundials
- Designers are redefining the use and perception of sundials as a tool for timekeeping, societal reflection, and innovation.
- New Views on Time
- Explorations of the concept of time as a material, personal, and cultural experience drive new approaches to architecture, design, and technology.
- Holistic Time Management
- People seek to regain a sense of balance by incorporating holistic, nature-based methods of tracking time, such as those found in traditional and indigenous cultures.
Sectors Adopting This
- Architecture and Design
- The creation of more contemporary, innovative, and thought-provoking structures and installations that introduce new ways of perceiving and interacting with time.
- Outdoor and Recreation
- The incorporation of sundials and other timekeeping devices into outdoor spaces and activities, and the development of new products with a focus on time management and reflection.
- Mental and Physical Health
- The development of holistic approaches to time management that emphasize mindfulness, rest, and relaxation, and the integration of nature-based timekeeping practices into wellness programs and treatments.
