Golden A' Design Award Winner 2022
A high-performance bicycle rendered entirely in matte black carbon fiber stands in profile view against a warm cream-colored sculptural concrete wall. The frame presents as a continuous flowing form without visible joints or welds, curving gracefully from the steering head through the top tube, sweeping down through the seat tube area, and extending through the rear triangle in one uninterrupted gesture. Beginning at the front, the fork blades descend in straight parallel lines to a front wheel fitted with a silver disc brake rotor that catches light with metallic brightness. The handlebars drop downward and forward in the racing style, wrapped in textured black tape that would feel slightly cushioned and grippy to the touch. Moving rearward along the frame, the top tube curves gently downward while the down tube sweeps in a dramatic arc toward the bottom bracket area. The surface of the carbon fiber has a matte quality like fine-grained charcoal, absorbing light rather than reflecting it, creating a surface that appears velvety and substantial. The saddle mounted atop the seat post is narrow and elongated, designed for performance riding positions. Both wheels are identical in size, fitted with black tires bearing white technical markings, and featuring silver spoke patterns that radiate from silver hub centers. The rear wheel reveals a multi-gear cassette in silver metal and a black rear derailleur mechanism with silver pivot points. Behind the bicycle, the concrete wall features three large organic apertures, curved openings that create deep shadows within while their edges roll smoothly inward like the interior of a seashell. The concrete has a warm tone like unbleached linen, textured with fine aggregate that would feel rough and granular. Soft daylight illuminates the scene from upper left, casting a subtle shadow beneath the bicycle onto the concrete pavement below. The overall atmosphere suggests quiet sophistication and engineering excellence.
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.