Karina Mayer and Danylo Koshulynskyy · CLIENT: VIK Cars
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.
Press Kit
- 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.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 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.
- Tags
- Museum Design, Exhibition Scenography, Automotive Heritage, Lighting Design, Interior Architecture
- Production 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.
- Design 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.
- Project Duration
- 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.
- Operation Flow
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Image Credits
- #1: Photographer Andrii Shurpenkov, VIK Cars, 2025. Image #2: Photographer Andrii Shurpenkov, VIK Cars, 2025. Image #3: Photographer Andrii Shurpenkov, VIK Cars, 2025. Image #4: Photographer Andrii Shurpenkov, VIK Cars, 2025. Image #5: Photographer Andrii Shurpenkov, VIK Cars, 2025.
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to Koshulynskyy & Mayer Interior Design (KM Design), 2025.
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