Mod-Ice 郊外鉄道車両 by Oguzhan Topcuoglu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award 銅賞 in 車両・モビリティ・輸送デザイン Competition Category.

銅車両· 2022

Mod-Ice 郊外鉄道車両

by Oguzhan Topcuoglu

Client: Aselsan

A' Design Award 銅賞 Winner in 車両 Category

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The Design

About Mod-Ice 郊外鉄道車両

Mod-Iceは、高温気候の現代都市に向けて設計された郊外鉄道車両です。シャープでシンプルなラインが、現代都市のシルエットと調和します。アイスキューブ（角氷）を思わせるパターンは涼やかな気流を抽象的に表現し、明るいカラーリングが広がりの感覚を高めます。テクスチャーのある面の背後に配された照明は、暑い季節の長時間の移動に清涼感をもたらします。小型バッグ、大型荷物、ベビーカー、自転車、車椅子のために、それぞれ独立したスペースが設けられています。インテリアは、中距離路線を利用する幅広い乗客に対応できるよう計画されています。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銅賞

Mod-Ice 郊外鉄道車両は、創造性、独創性、鋭い洞察力で際立つ傑出したデザインに授与される、高い権威をもつ評価である A' Design Award 銅賞の受賞作品です。銅賞の受賞作品は、十分に巧みで印象的なほど創造的な工芸品であり、デザイナーの豊富な経験、想像力、機知を裏づけています。Mod-Ice 郊外鉄道車両は、高く評価され、称賛され、愛される品であり、顕著にプロフェッショナルで革新的であることが期待されます。この A' Design Award 銅賞を受賞したデザインは、芸術・科学・デザイン・技術のベストプラクティスを取り入れており、細部への配慮に優れています。Mod-Ice 郊外鉄道車両は、ニーズを見事に満たし、欲求に触れ、感情を魅了し、好奇心を引きつけます。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Mod-Ice is a suburban train design for modern and hot climate cities. Sharp and simple lines make it a compatible fit for the silhouette of a modern city. In addition to the ice cube patterns abstracting an airflow, the cool and light color usage enhances the perception of spaciousness. It also brings the feeling of cooling down experience leading a comfortable long trip in hot weathers. Its separated areas for small bags, big luggage, baby carriages, bicycles and wheelchairs embrace a wide scope of voyagers.
Dimensions & Packaging: Height: 4050mm, Width: 3050mm, Lenght: 93600mm
212 seats(545x440mm), 2 wheelchair area, 806 standing persons(AW3 requirements).
The capacity can be increased by connecting two trains with the hidden coupler inside the nose structure.
Regarding standards: EN45545-4, EN45545-HL2, UIC 651, UIC 660, UIC567, TSI-PRM[27], UIC565-3[62], TSI 16635[71]
Tags: Aselsan, concept, interior, exterior, suburban, train, design, transportation, vehicle, cool, modern
Production Technology: Interior dimensions regarding window and door interspaces are calculated to make it possible to use identical perforated sheet metals for the ceiling and identical FRP(fiber reinforced polymer) side panels created from the same mould. Tempered glasses next to doors are textured with the icing process and enlightened with the LEDs inside the hidden canals. Seat material is PP GF25(HL1-HL2-R6) to reduce the weight. Seat base and back supports are coated with nonflammable fabric. Exterior nose design is FRP and other side shells are composed of sheet metals. Some places are coated with blue textured stickers special to railway applications.
Design Challenge: The main aim is creating a modern look by using cost-effective methods and catching a harmony between interior and exterior design that both give the feeling of a cool iced atmosphere.
Research: Benchmark and field researches are done. The needs of different type of voyagers are specified and the design is conducted according to the outputs. Interior and exterior design trends, color pallets, different materials and finishing methods are gathered together on a moodboard.
Inspiration: Imagine entering a train with sweat on your neck and luggage in your hands from a very hot weather. As soon as coming inside, the relaxation of the cool breeze coming from the air condition catches you. Isn't it great if you also visually feel the cool atmosphere inside?

At this point Mod-Ice aims to visualize a cool and relaxing sense to its voyagers in a modern way. Dynamically moving ice cube patterns creates an abstraction of a cool airflow. Lighting behind the squares enriches a refreshing perception by moving on the texture.
Project Duration: 6 months, ANKARA
Operation Flow: It is designed to be operated in the medium-haul distances such as airport, suburban areas and outer city regions.
Patents: industrial design registration is owned