Vik Cars Tšebetso ya Mantlha: Musiamo wa Dikoloi by Karina Mayer and Danylo Koshulynskyy is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Moputso oa Silevera oa A' Design Award in Moralo wa Sebaka sa Ka Hare le Dipontsho Competition Category.
SileveraKa Hare· 2026
Vik Cars Tšebetso ya Mantlha: Musiamo wa Dikoloi
by Karina Mayer and Danylo Koshulynskyy
Client: VIK Cars
Moputso oa Silevera oa A' Design Award Winner in Ka Hare Category
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The Design
About Vik Cars Tšebetso ya Mantlha: Musiamo wa Dikoloi
Mongolo wa Buka: Musiamo wa Dikoloi wa Vik ke sebaka sa pontšo se entsweng ho amohela pokello ya poraefete ya dikoloi tsa kgale tse sebetsang. Morero ona o hlophisitswe e le galari e nang le moralo o bulehileng moo tlhophiso ya sebaka e tšehetsang potoloho e hlakileng le tatellano ya ho bona. Dikoloi tsa dinako tse fapaneng di bontšwa ka hare ho moralo o kopaneng wa sebaka. Mabone a metjha, dikarohano tse nang le masobana, le matšwao a fatše a hlophisa ho tsamaya mme a hlalosa dibaka tsa pontšo ha a ntse a boloka tšwelopele. Dibaka tsa kamohelo, tsa phomolo, le tsa thekiso di kenyellelitswe moralong ho tšehetsa phallo ya baeti le ho fumana pokello.
The Recognition
About the Moputso oa Silevera oa A' Design Award
Vik Cars Tšebetso ya Mantlha: Musiamo wa Dikoloi ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Silevera oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang haholo e fuoang meralo e phahameng ka ho fetesisa, e ntle le e tsosang maikutlo. Bahapi ba Silevera ke mesebetsi e khanyang haholo le e nang le boqapi bo ikhethang e bontšang botsebi, talenta le bohlale ba baqapi ba eona. Vik Cars Tšebetso ya Mantlha: Musiamo wa Dikoloi e lebelletsoe ho ba mosebetsi o motle, oa mohlala, o nang le boprofeshenale bo bonahalang le mehopolo e mecha e tebileng. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Silevera oa A' Design Award ke mohopolo o hlokomelehang haholo le o ratoang o tlisang molemo mme o sutumelletsang meeli ea bonono, mahlale, moralo le theknoloji. Vik Cars Tšebetso ya Mantlha: Musiamo wa Dikoloi ke mosebetsi oo batho ba bangata ba o lakatsang, o tsosang litakatso, o tlisang maikutlo a matle le o tsosetsang ho makala le ho hlolla.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
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.
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