NIGHT SLEEPER FOR AZERBAIJAN

A NEW NIGHT TRAVELING EXPERIENCE THROUGH AZERBAIJAN

Embark on an extraordinary night travel experience with STADLER’s night sleeper, immersing yourself in the breathtaking landscapes of Azerbaijan.

The innovative use of limited space and meticulously curated materials and colors pay homage to Azerbaijani culture, elevating the overall traveling experience. From the initial concept to the night sleeper’s final realization, the design not only exceeds technical and regulatory requirements but also maximizes passenger comfort and enjoyment. Discover a new night travel experience like no other, where innovation and cultural immersion unite to create lifelong memories.
Client
STADLER AG
Designer
Lukas Waegli for Nose Design Experience
Services
Transportation Design
Design For Manufacturing (DFM)
Color, Material & Finishes (CMF)
Graphic Design
Visualization
Night Sleeper luxury-class compartment with beige seating, gold geometric upholstery, and a compact table designed for comfortable overnight train travel.
Close-up of the Night Sleeper luxury compartment’s folding table and traditional tea service, highlighting refined details and Azerbaijani cultural influences.
Night Sleeper standard-class seating area with dark grey upholstery, geometric patterns, and a compact table that makes efficient use of space.

THE NIGHT SLEEPER’S THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED INTERIOR GUARANTEES A LUXURIOUS JOURNEY

Step into a world of luxury and elegance as you enter the spacious and inviting lobby area. A stunning blue effect light guides the passengers through a brightly lit hallway to their designated compartments. To meet every passenger's preference and need the night sleeper train offers three different, meticulously designed classes – standard, comfort, and luxury. Within each car, thoughtful consideration has been given to lavatory facilities, ensuring the utmost convenience for the passengers. This includes cleverly designed in-room lavatory solutions for the luxury and comfort classes.
An onboard kitchenette allows for freshly prepared meals during the journey. For seamless operations, dedicated and thoughtfully designed work compartments have been allocated for the onboard personnel. To top it all off, the design experience continues in the separate restaurant car where passengers can indulge in additional culinary delights.
Compact bathroom in the Night Sleeper luxury compartment, combining a toilet, washbasin, and shower within a space-efficient layout.
Close-up of the Night Sleeper’s blue accent lighting along the hallway, creating a distinctive visual guide for passengers moving through the train.
Night Sleeper passenger corridor with blue floor-edge lighting and adjacent sleeping compartments, illustrating the bright and organized interior layout.
Night Sleeper restaurant car with a curved serving counter, integrated beverage storage, and a streamlined interior for onboard dining.
Close-up of the Night Sleeper’s metal hallway grab rail and blue floor lighting, showing functional details designed for passenger movement.

Eye-catching exterior sets luxurious expectations

The project aims to create an elegant and luxurious night sleeper experience by harmonizing the exterior and interior design elements. The exterior of the train showcases a meticulously chosen paint job that aligns with the overall theme. The color theme of the train's exterior seamlessly connects with the interior design.
The carefully chosen exterior paint job not only catches the eye, but also sets the expectation for the exceptional experience awaiting passengers inside. This thoughtful approach ensures a harmonious and visually appealing experience for passengers as they transition from the exterior to the interior.
Night Sleeper passenger car for Azerbaijan, featuring a white, black, and gold exterior livery with a refined, contemporary appearance.
Close-up of the Azerbaijan Railways ADY logo in gold on the Night Sleeper’s black exterior panel, framed by contrasting gold trim and white bodywork.
Two connected Night Sleeper passenger cars showing the coordinated white, black, and gold livery, framed windows, and matching entrance doors.

MULTI-FACETED APPROACH TO ENSURE SUCCESS

The project demanded a comprehensive and multi-faceted approach to ensure success. From taking cultural aspects into account to addressing technical and regulatory requirements, no stone was left unturned. A pivotal phase of the project involved a research trip to Azerbaijan. By being immersed in the local environment, we gained invaluable insights and a deeper understanding of the specific requirements and preferences of the Azerbaijani culture. Additionally, through extensive CMF discussions during client meetings, we were able to align the design vision with the cultural context, client objectives, and the needs of the passengers.
As an integral part of the process, we created a range of 1:1 mock-ups to simulate various user scenarios. These mock-ups enabled us to simulate user scenarios and evaluate the design's effectiveness in terms of space utilization, functionality, and comfort. This iterative process allowed us to refine and optimize the final design, ensuring that it not only meets the technical and regulatory requirements, but also surpasses the desires and needs of the passengers.
Interior of the international airport in Baku, Azerbaijan, with geometric architectural forms and indoor trees, photographed during research for the Night Sleeper design.
Design team evaluating a full-scale Night Sleeper compartment mock-up to test interior layout, space utilization, and passenger comfort.
Night Sleeper Azerbaijan design development showing a color palette, fabric samples, and decorative patterns used to explore culturally inspired colors and materials for the train interior.
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