A S P I R E
London, like any other metropolis permeated by rivers, wants to maximize its use of water space. And this makes sense: first, the development of such transportation routes significantly improves the situation on the roads, and secondly, people in the city just love water and everything that is connected with it. We designed the Aspire electric river vessel whose interior and exterior proclaim that traveling by water is faster and more comfortable.
Maximum attention is given to passenger comfort: virtually seamless embarking and disembarking, seats for the disabled, bike racks, luggage racks for bags (this is public transport, after all), convenient toilets and observation deck.
Aspire is charged using special ports at the pier. The solar panel on the roof provides additional energy for powering electrical sockets and lighting. The satisfied passengers enjoy the beautiful views through the large windows, while the carrier company doesn’t worry about emissions.
There are information panels outside and multimedia screens inside. Audio notifications help avoid confusion and get off at the right stop.
The captain controls the boat with a system of state-of-the-art cameras and sensors positioned throughout the hull. There is no need for rearview mirrors.
Aspire is an example of a sensitive approach to the design of urban infrastructure and of what public river transportation should be like in the 21st century.
C R Y S T A L
The English have been developing a public transportation system on the Thames (which, by the way, is masculine in English) since the 17th century. 400 years later, in the 21st century, its boat fleet is augmented by the Crystal electric vessel designed in the studio.
The many seats include places for the disabled, while the aft seats can be occupied by those wanting to admire the city’s beauty in the open air. In addition to the large windows along the hull, glass panels take up part of the ceiling, guaranteeing the coolest view of all the main sights.
Also inside are a vending machine, toilets and bike racks, media panels, luggage racks, air conditioning and adaptive lighting.
Around the outer perimeter are CCTV cameras, sensors, information boards and battery packs with vessel charging ports. The telescoping fence at the entrance retracts into the sides during embarking and disembarking, taking up no space.
The exterior references the main national symbols: the roof structure resembles the flag of Great Britain and the color scheme corresponds to the flag of England.
The studio will be happy to license boat designs to shipyards and transportation companies to bring them to life.
