Project Overview

The NEOM Line Side Facility Buildings for the High-Speed Train network form an essential component of NEOM’s groundbreaking linear urban development, The Line. Located in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, these facilities are designed to support the operation, maintenance, and monitoring systems of the high-speed transit corridor that defines NEOM’s futuristic mobility infrastructure.
Beyond their functional purpose, the buildings embody the design intelligence and sustainable innovation that characterize NEOM’s architectural vision — integrating high-performance engineering with a refined architectural identity.

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Design Concept

Craft312 Studio’s architectural concept is driven by the idea of precision in motion — translating the speed, fluidity, and technological excellence of high-speed rail into architectural form. The design language reflects the seamless flow of transportation systems while remaining grounded in environmental sensitivity and structural clarity.
The buildings adopt a modular and adaptive design framework, allowing flexibility in scale, function, and deployment across different locations along the railway line. Material selections emphasize durability and low maintenance, with high-performance façades designed to withstand the Tabuk region’s harsh desert climate.
Architectural volumes are streamlined and minimal, echoing the aerodynamic form of high-speed trains, while the interplay of light, shadow, and texture gives the structures a dynamic and timeless presence within the landscape.

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Impact

The NEOM Line Side Facility Buildings represent a new benchmark for infrastructure architecture — transforming purely functional facilities into integral design elements of NEOM’s visionary ecosystem. By merging aesthetics, technology, and sustainability, the project enhances the identity and efficiency of the high-speed train system.
Craft312 Studio’s approach ensures that each facility not only performs optimally but also contributes to the visual and experiential continuity of NEOM’s urban narrative, reflecting the future of smart mobility and sustainable architecture.

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Key Features

 

Modular Design System

Flexible architectural modules adaptable to varied site conditions and operational needs.

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Aerodynamic Form Language

Streamlined, minimal geometry inspired by the motion and precision of high-speed rail.

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Sustainable Solutions

Integration of solar panels, passive cooling strategies, and energy-efficient materials.

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Technological Integration

Smart monitoring systems and automated facility management enhancing operational performance.

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Contextual Harmony

Desert-responsive materials and color palette ensuring visual balance with the surrounding environment.

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Architectural Identity

A consistent, futuristic aesthetic aligned with NEOM’s innovation-driven design philosophy.

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