The proposal selected for Turin’s new Metro Line 2 was lauded for strengthening the link between mobility, public space, and the urban context. An international jury, chaired by Dominique Perrault and tasked with selecting the winning proposal, said the design would stand the test of time in the historic northern Italian city.

The design proposal, led by UNS in collaboration with Settanta7, Mijksenaar, Frigorosso, 3BA, and WSP, aims to become a recognizable urban landmark, according to a media release.

The consortium said the design replicates Turin’s existing urban fabric, shaped by flows from the Po and Dora rivers, and by the arcaded porticoes that inform how locals and visitors move. Line 2 will be an “urban river” that connects neighborhoods, histories, and generations, the release says.

“What is especially important is that this metro is truly public in spirit: it feels open, safe, and welcoming, with stations and entrances that extend the public realm so that, in places, the park meets the metro and infrastructure becomes part of the city’s shared social space,” says Ben van Berkel, founder and principal architect at UNS.

The stations’ interior design is conceived as a continuous public experience shaped by movement, orientation, material quality, and locality. Local references are embedded in the design language so that stations feel connected to their surroundings and are easier to remember. Durable materials such as aluminum and porcelain stoneware ensure performance and longevity, while diffused lighting reduces glare and enhances comfort.