Turin Metro Line 2

Turin’s urban fabric provided the foundation for Metro Line 2. Shaped by the flows of the Po and Dora rivers and the city’s long network of porticoes, the project interprets the metro as a new urban river: a clear and continuous public system that connects neighbourhoods, histories, and daily life.

The architectural concept is based on transition. Drawing on Turin’s restrained façades, strong geometries, and richer interior spaces, the design moves from a calm street-level presence to warmer, more atmospheric spaces below ground. This creates a contemporary identity for the line while keeping a strong relationship with the city’s heritage.

Developed as a flexible modular system, the design can adapt to different urban conditions while maintaining consistency across the network. This approach allows each station to respond to its site and programme without losing the clarity of the whole. Identity is organised at three levels: Network Identity, System Identity, and Station Identity, supporting wayfinding, recognisability, and a distinct sense of place.

Across the line, the metro is conceived as a continuous public experience shaped by movement, comfort, and locality. Durable materials, diffused lighting, integrated wayfinding, and local references create stations that are intuitive, robust, and welcoming, helping everyday travel feel more connected to the character of Turin.