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Voting for the Audience Award - student design of accessible railroad carriage interiors

We encourage you to vote for the Audience Award - the best design of railroad carriage interiors made at Poznan University of Technology in the competition "Innovative solutions for railroad carriage interiors supporting the mobility of people with disabilities" organized by WA Poznan University of Technology and Poznan Institute of Technology. To indicate your favorite, just cast your vote forit - you can vote only once, only for one project from among the twenty presented. Voting lasts from July 7 to September 10 this year at23:59*. The author or author of the work with the highest number of votes will receive a diploma and a one-year subscription to the monthly magazine "A&B".

Students of the Faculty of Architecture at Poznań University of Technology, as part of the internal competition "Innovative solutions for the interiors of railroad carriages supporting the mobility of peoplewith disabilities" were to propose concepts for the interiors of two compartments (including a compartment adapted to the needs of people with disabilities) of a passenger carriage, which will present the best functional and aesthetic solutions.

Students were to design a compartment including a toilet for a person with disabilities, which was to include two beds and two seats (person with disabilities + companion). In addition, lockers for storing personal clothing and luggage had to be included. The next part of the challenge was to design one of the three, proposed compartments - a single-seat couchette arrangement of 4 micro-apartments, a four-seat couchette, a two-seat sleeping compartment with a toilet.

On June 28, 2023, the results of the competition were announced. Three prizes and two honorable mentions were awarded. We wrote about the outcome of the competition in the article Student interior designs for accessible railroad cars. The results of the competition.

Now we invite you to choose your favorite design in the voting for the Audience Award. The poll includes the 20 best projects selected by the competition jury. Each project consists of three boards, below we present two each, the most reflective concepts, while all of them can be found in the gallery.

projects taking part in the vote

Aleksandra Gajewska
Work no. 180515

Aleksandra Jablonska, Zofia Jurkiewicz
Job no. 200100

author's description

The Verdant project presents a stylish, innovative solution for the interior of railroad cars. The aim of the project was to functionally design a space that supports the mobility of people with disabilities, ensuring accessibility and comfort. The modern style of the interior is emphasized by the green color, distinguishing the project from other proposals.

Antoni Dyrda, Natalia Fedko
Job no. 457812

author's description

The authors in their design of a 4-person couchette and a compartment for the disabled, the main emphasis was placed on the minimalism of forms and materials, comfort and functionality of sleeping units. Adjustable space-saving fixtures were designed, thereby allowing free movement.

Antonina Frieske, Barbara Domaradzka
Job no. 167843

author's description

The interiors of the carriages are characterized by a cozy atmosphere through the use of materials with warm and natural colors (a combination of wood and sage tones). To ensure the comfort of travel, each passenger seat has access to a window, luggage lockers and functional tables.

Asma Iekhleb, Stanislav Izhkovsky
Job no. 999999

Filip Pelczar, Tymon Kupczyk
Job no. 307046

author's description

Futuristic design is our response to progressive trends and user requirements, using forward-looking materials and advanced technologies, meeting the highest standards of accessibility. It is an innovative step towards a more inclusive public transportation environment for all, giving people with disabilities full independence and equal access to travel.

Joanna Krzeminska, Aleksandra Kopeć, Julia Kopanska
Job no. 020407

author's description

The design of night carriages providing comfort, privacy and security to travelers. The developed modules are single-seat couchettes and compartments adapted for the disabled. The concept represents holistic thinking, characterized by a wavy shape between modules. The individual shade of each compartment and the illuminated floor facilitate communication during travel.

Joanna Sitak, Jakub Sokolowski
Job no. 537537

author's description

The authors in their project were guided primarily by the convenience of a disabled person. A functional and cozy space was obtained. Neutral colors and materials, promote a sense of comfort. The compartment is not a futuristic vision, but a pragmatic design, fulfilling the necessary functions, while minimizing the cost of implementation.

Kamila Gajda, Oliwia Frydryk, Kornel Stecki
Job no. 990077

author's description

The project presents two interiors of railroad cars - a single-seat couchette and a compartment for the disabled. The proposed concepts share a common aesthetic based on natural shades of wood and contrasting green. In addition, great emphasis was placed on meeting all the functional and ergonomic needs of the users.

Michal Fornalski
Work No. 220522

Monika Gogolek, Adam Chrześcijanek, Jan Buraczyk
Job no. 044086

Natalia Lewandowska, Paulina Hodór, Łukasz Lipski
Job no. 241958

author's description

This is a design of revolutionary sleeping compartments for the disabled, in which wood is the king. The combination of natural materials and stainless steel accents gives the interiors a modern, luxurious look while making them practical. These specially designed compartments not only provide comfort and convenience for travel, but also create an atmosphere of peace and relaxation.

Natalia Markowska, Olga Lukaszuk
Job no. 151602

author's description

The main idea was to design furniture and equipment fulfilling as many functions as possible in a compact interior. This included a sofa that turns into a bunk bed, extendable handrails and folding seats that guarantee comfort and freedom of movement and use by all passengers regardless of their limitations.

Paulina Pluto-Prądzinska, Weronika Zielińska, Michal Zdunek
Job no. 291405

author's description

The design of the compartments was created to provide travelers with an exceptional travel experience, convenience and accessibility. The focus was on innovative solutions, functionality and ergonomics. Natural colors were used - sage shades and wood grain, giving the interiors a homely feel. Facilities for people with disabilities and individual adjustment systems were provided.

Piotr Marciniak, Nina Olga Zdanowicz
Job no. 010600

author's description

The interior design of Nina Zdanowicz and Piotr Marciniak's bedroom trains is a combination of ecology, technology and consideration of the needs of people with disabilities. The concept eliminates architectural barriers, ensuring full accessibility and aims to provide a sense of comfort for all travelers.

Weronika Kędziak, Roksana Kalinowska
Job no. 002137

Veronika Pilarczyk, Kornelia Pańczyk
Job no. 281004

author's description

In the design of the interiors of railroad cars supporting the mobility of people with disabilities, a number of solutions were used to improve the comfort of travel. The space of the railcars was equipped with elements that facilitate independent use by people with various disabilities. Materials were used in neutral tones, referring to nature, positively influencing the well-being of users.

Wiktoria Szydłowska, Anna Marcinkowska
Job no. 132818

author's description

The design stylistically refers to the game Cyberpunk and the night life of big cities. Futuristic couchettes were designed on the basis of capsule hotels, and gaming seats were used in the compartment for the disabled. The whole creates a very comfortable, practical and aesthetically pleasing space in which travelers can head towards a better future.

Wojciech Kotowski, Marianna Surzykiewicz
Job no. 191832

author's description

The project concerns two types of wagons. The first consists of 28 couchette modules, grouped by 4. Each module has, among other things, its own window, a lockable wall, a recess for luggage and a seating area. The second carriage offers 3 rooms for the disabled, with a bed for a companion and a private bathroom. The design combines futuristic shapes with a cozy wood finish.

Zofia Szmyt, Paulina Olejniczak
Job no. 002137

author's description

Futuristic vision of an accessibility train inspired by the interiors of yachts and ships. The curved planes maximize the safety and comfort of the wheelchair. The choice of materials expresses the legibility of the space and classifies the planes in terms of their function in the rooms. The simplicity and durability of the forms are guided by a vision of sustainable design that is accessible to future generations of users.

* Voting lasts until September 10, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. Only one vote is allowed per work participating in the voting for the People's Choice Award. The system allows more than one vote from the same IP to allow multiple people from the same network to vote, e.g. academic, architectural studio, etc. The allowed number of votes from one IP is 11. If more votes are cast by one person (by clearing cookies, changing IP locations, browser and session footprints, or using bots), it will result in the invalidation of such votes.

NOTE: The system counts all votes. At the end of the voting, all votes for each work will be checked for violations of the rules and invalidated if they violated these rules. The correct number of votes cast will be made public after checking the server logs when the voting results are published. In order to check the correctness of the voting mechanism, each work received one control vote from the A&B Editorial Board.

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