Vik Cars Funcție principală: Muzeul automobilelor by Karina Mayer and Danylo Koshulynskyy

Vik Cars Funcție principală: Muzeul automobilelor by Karina Mayer and Danylo Koshulynskyy is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award de Argint in Design Interior Competition Category.

ArgintInterior· 2026

Vik Cars Funcție principală: Muzeul automobilelor

by Karina Mayer and Danylo Koshulynskyy

Client: VIK Cars

A' Design Award de Argint Winner in Interior Category

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The Design

About Vik Cars Funcție principală: Muzeul automobilelor

Muzeul Vik Cars este un spațiu expozițional creat pentru a găzdui o colecție privată de automobile vintage funcționale. Proiectul este organizat ca o galerie cu plan deschis, în care amenajarea spațială susține o circulație clară și o ordine vizuală. Vehicule din diferite perioade sunt expuse într-un cadru spațial unitar. Iluminatul liniar, pereții despărțitori perforați și marcajele de pe pardoseală structurează deplasarea și definesc zonele de expunere, menținând în același timp continuitatea. Zonele de recepție, lounge și retail sunt integrate în plan pentru a susține fluxul vizitatorilor și accesul la colecție.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Argint

Vik Cars Funcție principală: Muzeul automobilelor a câștigat A' Design Award de Argint, o recunoaștere extraordinar de prestigioasă acordată designurilor de top, superbe și impresionante. Câștigătorii Argintului sunt lucrări extraordinar de strălucite și extrem de creative, care ilustrează expertiza, talentul și perspicacitatea remarcabile ale designerilor lor. Se așteaptă ca Vik Cars Funcție principală: Muzeul automobilelor să fie o lucrare minunată, de referință, remarcabil de profesionistă și profund inovatoare. Acest design câștigător al A' Design Award de Argint este o invenție foarte notabilă și admirată, care aduce beneficii și împinge limitele artei, științei, designului și tehnologiei. Vik Cars Funcție principală: Muzeul automobilelor este o creație extrem de invidiată, care trezește dorințe, aduce sentimente pozitive și stârnește uimire și mirare.

Behind the Design

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

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.
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.
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.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Koshulynskyy & Mayer Interior Design (KM Design), 2025.
Team Members: Karina Mayer
Danylo Koshulynskyy
Vision Lighting
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.