Funicular railway to Petřín

1st Place
  • Author Anna Marešová designers
  • Team chief designer: Anna Marešová; main designer and 3D designer: Tomáš Chudil; designer and animation: Jakub Žanony; construction: Jan Cmíral; technology: Sergej Kuckir; graphic design: František Kast; pictograms design: Jiří Toman; video cut and photography: Martin Bražina; music sound: Martin Hůla; cooperation: Žaneta Vávrová, Klára Jakubová, Petra Wattelle, Eva Zubec, John Spence, Jiří Chlebus, Michal Sklenár, Jiří Mareš, Janek Rubeš, Josef Tafat
  • Prague
Annotation

Jury Evaluation

The jury highlighted the excellent clean design, timelessness, and thoughtful design of this proposal; they appreciated the emphasis on the experience of the ride. The design responded best to all the requirements. The cleanliness and austerity give excellent background for passengers, who will also appreciate Prague's panorama thanks to the cabins' generous glazing. The car's poetic, softened shapes and welcoming front mask invite you to take a ride. The jury commented positively on the ability to recline all seats, with most passengers sitting only before the car leaves the station. This makes the viewing platform more welcoming. There is also continuity and respect for the form of the existing cable car, using the language of contemporary times. The statics are real, as are the production costs. The jury praised the theme of the cars' meeting as light, unpretentious and spectacular.

2nd Place
  • Author Spirit Design - lnnovation and Brand in joint venture with Doellmann Design+Architektur
  • Team Spirit Design - lnnovation and Brand: Georg Wagner, Gabriela Lippai, Nina Lindl-Lode; Doellmann Design+Architektur: Peter Doellmann, Sebastian Gallnbrunner, Matthias Kneidinger, Baran Demir
  • Vienna, Austria
Annotation

Jury Evaluation

The jury considers this proposal to be technically and professionally well prepared. It is a conservative proposal. The interior is too articulated; the cable car looks like a means of transport for longer journeys. Work with the view is minimal despite the professionalism of the approach of the design, and the jury lacks a "meeting place" solution.

3rd Place
  • Author AUFEER DESIGN
  • Team Marta Slívová, Michal Vlček, Tomáš Kvapil, Valentin Komkov, Michal Hladík, Jiří Král, Petr Štěpánik
  • Prague
Annotation

Jury Evaluation

The jury appreciates that the competitors have listened to the request for the emotional component of the design. The jury appreciates the creation of possible storage spaces. However, it considers the connection of the individual compartments by stairs to be inappropriate, and some of the seats are at the limit of possible ergonomics. The inclination detracts from the possibilities.

4th Place
  • Author N+P Industrial Design
  • Team Christiane Bausback, Andreas Bergsträßer, Julian Grote, David Beyersdorffer, Gabriel Müller, Tristan Tschakert, Leon Kürzeder, Eva Dvořáček, Sebastian Viering
  • Munich, Germany
Annotation

Jury Evaluation

The jury appreciates the professional quality of the design. The design of the cable car is very contemporary, following current trends, but lacks a timeless overlap. According to the jury, the cable car will visually age quickly, but the car is planned for long-term use. The jury misses the emotionality of the design and the relationship to the place. The design lacks a "meeting place" solution. The cable car is rich in form, but the jury is unsure if this is appropriate for the Petřín cable car.