The Inevitable Myth

Project Name: The Inevitable Myth

Concept: The Manifestation of Destiny in the Eternal Rotation

This design is rooted in the convergence of two fundamental notions: the cogwheel of industry and the flame that embraces liberation. Two vast, intertwined circles stand as symbols of the gears of fate and repetition—the ceaseless cycle of life at the heart of Mahshahr’s industry, where every moment turns upon the axis of destiny and peril. These circles dissolve the boundary between being and non-being, between beginning and end, embodying the truth that with each rotation, life confronts its own destiny.

At the core of this immense rotation lies the Flame of Release—an abstract, suspended element that seems to rise from the heart of the gears yet remains unbound by them. This flame represents the transcendent spirit of the firefighters: a soul freed from the hardness of industry, soaring toward eternity. It is not a flame of destruction, but of light and liberation. A form that floats at the center of existence, gazing in serenity beyond earthly fate. This element stands as a memorial of sacrifice, reaching toward beauty and absolute perfection.

Design Process & Symbolic Expression

1. Architectural Expression: The Gate of Being and Non-Being
The two main circles, with their sweeping and powerful curves, symbolize not only the cogwheels of industry but also a gateway opening toward another realm. This threshold becomes a place of passage and contemplation. Their dark materiality reflects the gravity and solidity of the industrial environment, while the hollow space within invites discovery of deeper meaning. These circles redefine the threshold between earth and sky, and between mortal life and the eternal soul.

2. The Central Element: The Dance of Light within Fate
The central form, crafted from a light and polished material, is suspended within the heart of the circles. In stark contrast to their darkness and grandeur, it conveys weightlessness and freedom. This abstract flame sways gently with the slightest breeze, capturing and reflecting the sunlight. By night, through soft illumination, it emanates a glow from within the gears, projecting a guiding light for wandering souls.

3. Human and Space: From Motion to Stillness
The presence of people at the base of the structure emphasizes its awe-inspiring scale. This is not a space for casual passage, but for pausing, reflecting, and recognizing the bond that unites life, industry, and sacrifice. The circles draw individuals inward, where they stand before the flame—a silent form that whispers of release with a voice louder than any cry—inviting them to contemplate their own destiny.

Final Statement

Ultimately, this design is a silent memorial, and at once, a resounding cry. A cry of souls who rose from the harshest rotations and ascended toward eternal serenity.

Lead Architect and Urban Designer : Mehraz FFrahani

Design Team :Farzaneh Hassanzadeh , Fereshte Farahani, Mahdieh Hassanpour, Amirali Sabouri

Design Year : 2025

situation : concept