Audi Crisalis

2018

Abstract

Audi Crisalis is a compact urban mobility concept that separates the private passenger capsule from a shared traction platform. The cabin consists of two semi-rigid shells connected by a shape-memory structure, allowing it to fold and reduce its volume when not in use. Once detached, the capsule can be stored vertically in a dedicated parking station. Flexible polymer seat frames collapse together with the body and support two interior configurations: a spacious single-seater or two facing seats. The project combines modular propulsion, transformable architecture and high-density urban storage.

Credits

Audi®

Politecnico di Milano

Filippo Batavia | Designer

Jean Pierre Bruni | Designer

Edoardo Trabattoni | Designer

Pietro Tranchellini | Designer

Publications

Autofficina Futuro, electa, 2022

Colour, Material and Finish consistency for car design students, 2022

Proceedings of the International Colour Association (AIC) Conference, 2021

Auto&Design Magazine, 2019

Exhibitions

Autostadt “Future of Motion“ by Volkswagen, Wolfsburg, 2022

Guggenheim Museum, “Motion. Autos, Art, Architecture” by Norman Foster Foundation, Bilbao, 2022

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Audi Crisalis autonomous mobility concept in a studio render
Audi Crisalis physical prototype photographed from a low front three-quarter view Side view of the Audi Crisalis physical design prototype
Audi Crisalis design development sketches with front, rear and side views
Automotive concept sketches and orthographic views of Audi Crisalis
Audi Crisalis exhibited for Motion Autos Art Architecture at Guggenheim Bilbao
Audi Crisalis interior seat development with lattice structure and compliant mechanism sketches
Biomimetic lattice and transformable seat design sketches for Audi Crisalis
Audi Crisalis future mobility ecosystem with detachable wheel modules and autonomous vehicles