Porsche and Norman Foster Unveil Futuristic Venice Mobility Hub at Biennale
A 120-foot installation showcasing e-mobility solutions like electric boats and water bikes.
Summary
- Porsche and the Norman Foster Foundation revealed the Gateway to Venice’s Waterway, a 120-foot installation
- Debuted at the 2025 Venice Biennale, it showcases e-mobility solutions like electric boats and water bikes
- The project marks the start of a deeper collaboration on future-forward mobility and design
Porsche and the Norman Foster Foundation have unveiled a new architectural installation titled Gateway to Venice’s Waterway, marking the first product of their creative partnership. Debuting during the 2025 Biennale vernissage as part of Porsche’s The Art of Dreams initiative, the 120-foot-long structure envisions a sustainable transportation hub for Venice, bridging the city’s historic charm with e-mobility solutions.
Blending architectural vision with Porsche’s design language, the Gateway installation connects land and water through emission-free vehicles like the Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom Air electric boat and Schiller water bikes. Developed collaboratively by architects from Foster’s foundation and designers from Style Porsche and Studio F.A. Porsche Zell am See, the concept offers a bold, forward-thinking approach to urban mobility.
Lord Norman Foster described the project as a “blueprint for urban innovation that respects the past while embracing the future,” while Porsche’s Michael Mauer emphasized the importance of expanding the brand’s design thinking beyond vehicles. Documentation of the design process is on display at Palazzo Pisani Moretta and the Arsenale. This collaboration signals the beginning of a deeper exploration between the two institutions into the evolving relationship between architecture, transportation and urban sustainability.
