Which passenger station won the special prize of interior at the 2024 Prix Versailles awards?

Announced annually by UNESCO in Paris, France, since 2015, the Prix Versailles is a series of architectural competitions that shine a light on the finest contemporary projects worldwide. The "World's Most Beautiful” Achievements recognition by the Prix Versailles in eight categories (Airports, Campuses, Passenger Stations, Stadiums, Museums, Emporiums, Hotels & Restaurants) highlights the primary role of the Laureates in beautifying and improving the living environment.

Among six nominees on the World’s Most Beautiful Passenger Stations List for 2024, Schafbergbahn Station, Austria, won Prix Versailles, while Toulouse Matabiau Station, France, won the special prize for exterior, and Grand Central Madison, New York, USA, won the special prize for interior. Bell Station, Australia, and Chiaia Metro Station, Italy, are on the list.

The architecture of Grand Central Madison designed by AECOM is not only an act of technical prowess, but also delivers a truly unexpected visitor experience.A wide concourse and a vast and bright mezzanine lead people to the abysses papered with unique works of art, treating them to an extraordinary, magical journey. The selection of pieces is spectacular, featuring commissioned digital art, Poetry in Motion exhibits on massive LED screens, a permanent photography display, live concerts and the latest technological systems. Simultaneously understated, contemporary and artistic, the design is a tribute to the trendy charms of the Big Apple.