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Vik Cars Automobile Museum by Karina Mayer and Danylo Koshulynskyy Receives the Silver A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
The international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Karina Mayer and Danylo Koshulynskyy of Koshulynskyy & Mayer interior design for interior space and exhibition design
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COMO, Italy, April 19, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Vik Cars Automobile Museum by Karina Mayer and Danylo Koshulynskyy of Koshulynskyy & Mayer interior design, designed for VIK Cars, has been granted the Silver A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category. The award was conferred within the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
About the Silver A' Design Award
The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
About Vik Cars Automobile Museum
The Vik Cars Museum is an exhibition space created to accommodate a private collection of functional vintage automobiles. The project is organized as an open-plan gallery where spatial layout supports clear circulation and visual order. Vehicles from different periods are displayed within a unified spatial framework. Linear lighting, perforated partitions, and floor markings structure movement and define exhibition zones while maintaining continuity. Reception, lounge, and retail areas are incorporated into the plan to support visitor flow and collection access.
About Karina Mayer and Danylo Koshulynskyy
Koshulynskyy & Mayer is an architecture and interior design studio founded in 2012 by Karina Mayer and Danylo Koshulynskyy, based in Lviv, Ukraine. The studio works on private residential and cultural projects across Europe. The practice follows an architecture-led approach, where spatial planning, proportions, light, and materials are treated as a unified system. The work is focused on creating long-term spatial solutions based on natural materials and clear geometry, avoiding trend-driven decisions. Koshulynskyy & Mayer provides a full-cycle service, from concept development and spatial strategy to detailed design and implementation control.
About Koshulynskyy & Mayer interior design
Koshulynskyy & Mayer is a Ukrainian interior design studio specializing in architectural interiors, private residences and cultural spaces, known for restrained aesthetics, scenographic thinking and precise material language.
Award Record
Karina Mayer and Danylo Koshulynskyy of Koshulynskyy & Mayer interior design is a winner of 1 A' Design Award, including this recognition.
About the A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award
The A' Interior Design Award is an international interior design competition recognizing good interior designs by interior designers and architects worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to interior designers, interior architects, architects and decorators from all countries. Typical entries include residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, offices, galleries and retail stores. The awarded interior designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/interior
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/179059
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/179059
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!179059
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/377262
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://kmdesignlab.com/en/projects/vik-cars-museum/
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Vik Cars Automobile Museum
- Function
- Automobile Museum
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Black, Dark Slate Gray, Maroon, Silver and Light Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- VIK Cars
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Karina Mayer and Danylo Koshulynskyy
- Country
- Ukraine
- Brand
- Koshulynskyy & Mayer interior design
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #179059
Credits
- Team
- Karina Mayer, Danylo Koshulynskyy and Vision Lighting
- Image Credits
- #1: Photographer Andrii Shurpenkov, VIK Cars, 2025.; Photographer Andrii Shurpenkov, VIK Cars, 2025.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- VIK Cars focuses on "silent architecture," where a minimalist 1500 sq.m. interior serves as a scenographic frame for 32 rare automobiles. The core innovation lies in the bespoke linear LED system that creates a rhythmic light narrative, highlighting the aerodynamic silhouettes and chrome textures of exhibits from different eras. Realized in just 60 days, the space functions as a hybrid cultural hub, merging high-end gallery aesthetics with adaptable event scenarios for a cinematic experience.
- Inspiration
- The project was inspired by the aesthetics of motion and the "golden era" of automotive engineering. The primary goal was to move away from traditional static museum displays and create a "scenography for cars." We envisioned a space where light acts as the main architectural material, creating a cinematic dialogue between the visitor and the mechanical masterpieces. The design celebrates the automobile not just as a machine, but as a cultural icon and a result of human ambition.
- Research
- The project explored the synergy between industrial heritage and modern experiential design. Research focused on using "architectural silence" to maximize the visual impact of high-value artifacts. By analyzing the psychological effects of lighting rhythms, the design team developed a system that eliminates visual noise, allowing the engineering details of cars from different eras to coexist. The result is a hybrid model that transforms a private collection into a functional public-facing cultural platform.
- Challenge
- The primary challenge was the "fast-track" delivery: managing the complex engineering of a 1500 sqm museum within a strict 60-day timeframe. Strategically, the team had to create a neutral background that wouldn't compete with 32 distinct car designs while maintaining a strong identity. This was resolved by prioritizing light as the main structural element, allowing for rapid installation and a high degree of spatial adaptability for future cultural events and presentations.
- Realization and Technology
- The 1500 sq.m. facility was realized in a record timeframe of 60 days. The design utilizes a rigorous graphic grid and custom linear LED structures to organize the vast industrial volume. Walls are finished with perforated acoustic panels featuring parametric patterns, adding digital depth to the minimalist shell. The project integrated specialized flooring and ventilation systems required for fully operational vintage vehicles, ensuring a balance between high-end gallery aesthetics and technical functionality.
- Operation and Interaction
- Visitors embark on a cinematic journey through automotive history, guided by a rhythmic flow of light. The open-plan layout allows for a non-linear exploration, where guests can move freely between themed "light cocoons" surrounding each vehicle. Interaction extends beyond viewing, with integrated zones for professional racing simulators, retro-gaming, and a lounge area for vinyl listening, creating a multisensory experience that blends mechanical heritage with modern lifestyle activities.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project commenced on August 4, 2025, and was officially inaugurated on October 5, 2025, in Lviv, Ukraine. The most remarkable aspect of the realization was the record-breaking two-month execution period, covering the entire process from the start of on-site construction to the grand opening of the 1500 sq.m. facility.
- Specifications
- Total Area: 1500 sq.m. Ceiling Height: 5 meters. The program includes a main exhibition hall for 32 vehicles, professional racing simulator zones, and a lounge area featuring retro-gaming consoles and vinyl records. A key feature of the central event zone is a massive 7 x 3,6-meter high-resolution screen designed for professional presentations, digital backdrops, and immersive events. The lighting system consists of over 500 meters of bespoke linear LED profiles, providing both ambient illumination and precise accents for the exhibits, integrated with the multimedia capabilities of the space.
- Keywords
- Museum Design, Exhibition Scenography, Automotive Heritage, Lighting Design, Interior Architecture
