A city street scene with an ornate, historic cream-colored building with arched windows and decorative details. A modern tram is moving along the street, and there are trees and power lines under a cloudy sky.

An Art Nouveau inspired tram that elevates public transport to a luxurious journey through Brussels.

How to improve comfort for 107 million trips a year?

Design for people, not against vandals.

Design sketch of an interior space featuring wooden stairs, a large window with a curved design, and intricate architectural details, with a photograph of the completed interior overlaid.

Driving through prestigious avenues lined with architectural Art-Nouveau jewels, the tram’s design could not ignore this cultural heritage.

Both interior and exterior are inspired by the warm and rich look and feel of Victor Horta’s work.

Premium materials like wood and leather, were used to convey a serene atmosphere. The care and attention given to the chosen materials were recognised by the travelers, resulting in less vandalism.

Modern aerial tramway vehicle inside station with large windows and white decorative walls.
An image of a circular bar graph with horizontal lines, labels, and a legend.

Henry Van De Velde Award

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