Golden A' Design Award Winner 2022
Matte carbon fiber rendered in deep graphite black dominates the visual field, presenting Arevo's Superstrata Bike and Ebike as a sculptural essay in continuous form language where the unibody frame emerges as a single sweeping gesture that defies conventional bicycle construction through its seamless integration of top tube, down tube, seat stays, and chain stays into one fluid topology. The compositional architecture positions the bicycle in strict profile against an architectural backdrop of warm cream-colored concrete featuring dramatic organic apertures that create a dialogic tension between the rectilinear discipline of the machine and the biomorphic curves of the built environment. The chromatic relationship operates through sophisticated restraint, establishing a near-monochromatic palette where the obsidian depths of the carbon frame absorb light while the architectural surface behind reflects diffused illumination in tones ranging from raw umber to titanium white. Spatial construction employs classical lateral presentation, the bicycle occupying the lower two-thirds of the frame while the sculptural wall element creates dynamic negative spaces in the upper register, establishing a golden section division that balances mechanical precision against architectural poetry. Edge behavior throughout the frame demonstrates remarkable clarity, with the carbon tubing presenting hard, precise contours that catch ambient light along their leading edges while the curved architectural elements behind offer softer, more gradual transitions. The drop handlebars wrapped in textured black tape create a forward-leaning aggressive geometry suggesting performance orientation, while the disc brake rotors introduce circular metallic accents that punctuate the predominantly matte surface treatment. Lighting appears to emanate from an elevated position camera-left, creating subtle gradations across the architectural surface and casting a delicate shadow beneath the bicycle that grounds it within physical space. The rear derailleur mechanism and cassette introduce silvered metallic notes that provide essential chromatic relief against the carbon darkness, while the tire sidewalls bearing technical specifications add informational texture without disrupting visual harmony. This composition celebrates advanced manufacturing capability through form language that references both aerospace engineering heritage and the organic efficiency found in natural structures, positioning contemporary transportation design within a broader dialogue about material innovation and human-powered mobility.
Superstrata is the world's first customized unibody bicycle frame 3D-printed from carbon fiber composite. The Superstrata bike frame touts a unibody construction that is free of joints and bolts, which improves not only the strength but also adds aesthetic to the bike. Each frame can also be custom 3D printed based on the owner's body measurements and riding preferences, meaning it is unique to each rider. The design is further accentuated by the unconventional absence of a seat tube, placing Superstrata in a place of its own.