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Above Smart Treadmill by Soyoung An

Above Smart Treadmill

Iron A' Design Award Winner 2025

A wall-mounted vertical tower in soft white rises from a low treadmill deck in warm taupe, both elements unified by matching tubular handrails that curve in gentle loops through the space, the overall assembly occupying the left and center portions of an interior environment defined by smooth gray wall panels and polished concrete-like flooring that creates a calm, neutral backdrop for the precisely detailed equipment. The treadmill deck extends horizontally across the lower portion of the scene, its surface appearing smooth with rounded corners, roughly ten inches high and perhaps five feet long, rendered in a warm grayish-tan color that suggests the temperature of sun-warmed stone or natural linen, this horizontal plane establishing the foundational element from which all other forms rise. From the rear left portion of this deck, a tall vertical tower ascends, standing perhaps six feet high, its surface finished in cool white or pale ivory with a matte quality like eggshell paint or smooth ceramic, the tower width approximately one foot across and featuring a gently curved face that bulges slightly forward in a subtle convex arc rather than presenting a flat plane, this curved surface creating a sense of volume and approachability rather than austere flatness, and near the center of this tower face sits a circular display screen perhaps eight inches in diameter showing concentric rings in soft yellow-green and cooler blue-green around white text reading "Welcome on above," the screen's gentle glow suggesting active technology. From the tower's right side and from the deck's front, tubular metal rails emerge and curve outward and forward in continuous loops, these rails matching the warm taupe tone of the deck and appearing smooth and cool like brushed aluminum or powder-coated steel, the tubes perhaps one and a half inches in diameter, comfortable for grasping, and they describe elegant elliptical paths that extend forward and to the right before curving back to meet the deck again, creating supportive handholds that frame the user space without enclosing it. On the left side of the tower, a small rectangular compartment or shelf unit appears mounted to the wall, also in white tones, displaying what seem to be small cylindrical objects and exercise accessories in metallic rose-gold or champagne tones that catch and reflect the ambient light with slight gleam. The wall behind consists of large smooth panels in light gray with subtle variations suggesting either painted drywall or large-format tile, these panels meeting at gentle vertical seams that create subtle rhythm across the background, and mounted on the right wall hangs a large photographic print showing a misty forest scene with evergreen trees emerging from fog, the image rendered in soft gray tones that nearly blend with the wall itself, creating a dreamlike atmospheric presence that suggests connection to natural outdoor environments and the freshness of forest air. On the floor to the right of the treadmill sits a ceramic planter in warm tan holding a lush green plant with broad leaves that arch and cascade naturally, bringing organic life and verdant color into the composed neutrality of the space, the plant's leaves appearing soft and vital like living velvet. Light enters from the upper right, creating gentle shadows that fall toward the lower left beneath the equipment and along the left side of the vertical tower, these shadows remaining soft and transparent rather than harsh, filled with reflected light bouncing from the pale floor and walls, suggesting either large windows with diffused daylight or carefully positioned artificial sources creating even, flattering illumination without glare or dark pools, the overall lighting feeling like a bright overcast day or the gentle glow of morning sun filtered through sheer curtains. The floor surface appears smooth and slightly reflective, suggesting polished concrete or terrazzo in medium gray with very fine texture like fine sand, this surface creating firm grounding and subtle recession as it extends from foreground to background. The atmosphere feels calm, clean, purposeful, and welcoming, a space designed for focused activity within an environment of considered simplicity where every element serves both function and visual harmony, where the act of physical movement becomes integrated into a larger composition of light, form, material, and the suggestion of natural connection despite the indoor setting.

Above is a treadmill with a smart mirror and AI coach, offering personalized exercise for unique walking patterns and body shapes. Cameras and sensors measure body size, gait, weight, heart rate, and BMI. The AI coach analyzes data, conducts gait tests, and proposes custom courses. Users can create virtual running maps, earn credits, and enjoy social workouts. The arm and toolbox support strength exercises, with posture feedback. The app offers challenges, tips, and community features.