Back at Qubique Berlin we spoke to Nils Holger Moormann, and in addition to discussing the number of days spent in bed with fever following the Bookinist Cup – three appeared average amongst all participants – he also mentioned that he was busy redesigning a car.
At that point he couldn’t say more; but in December the results of the project were displayed in Bilbao during the launch of the new Renault Twingo.
Inspired by Wagon-Lit, the French for sleeping car and a term that conjures up the romance of the golden age of luxury steam train travel, Nils Holger Moormann created Wagon-lire.
A reading car.
And a design that transports the romance of the golden age of luxury steam train travel to the exigent world of car travel.
And underlines that the future is analogue.
Kitting the rear space of the Twingo out with a lightly modified FNP shelving system, a folding table and even a small fire, Nils Holger Moormann has created a car that, as he says, almost makes you hope to get stuck in a traffic jam.
A desire that is increased by the knowledge that the boot space has been fitted out with all the basic requirements for a nice roadside cuppa!
In addition to all the playful elements, Wagon-lire also employs a simple yet ingenious mechanism to allow the seat to be used from both sides. A mechanism that is an unmistakable indication that a designer created Wagon-lire, and that they did so with a very professional attention to detail.
Renault sadly couldn’t confirm when the Twingo Wagon-lire will be released onto the market. But we’ll keep you updated.
And for all who can’t quite work out what we’re on about…. a short promotional video.
Nils Holger Moormann: Wagon-lire
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