Ladon S1 Tsd Edition Oinarrizko Funtzioa: Mitoetan Inspiratutako Superautoa by Chenyang Shen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award in Automobil eta Lehorreko Ibilgailu Motordunen Diseinua Competition Category.
BrontzeAutomobila· 2026
Ladon S1 Tsd Edition Oinarrizko Funtzioa: Mitoetan Inspiratutako Superautoa
Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award Winner in Automobila Category
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The Design
About Ladon S1 Tsd Edition Oinarrizko Funtzioa: Mitoetan Inspiratutako Superautoa
Liburuaren Testua: Ladon S1 Tsd Edition antzinako greziar mitologian inspiratutako errendimendu handiko ibilgailu kontzeptuala da, eta ezaugarri aerodinamiko erasokorrekin diseinatuta dago. Bere bi enpernoetako diseinuak, forjatutako karbonozko karrozeria-multzoak eta berde bizizko ukituek mugimendua eta tentsioa iradokitzen dituzte geldirik daudenean ere. Diseinuak airearen fluxuaren eraginkortasuna, eraikuntza arina eta sinbolismo narratiboa azpimarratzen ditu. Hutsetik garatua modelatze eta errendatze-fluxu aurreratuak erabiliz, estetika ikusgarria eta ingeniaritza-logika uztartzen ditu.
The Recognition
About the Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award
Ladon S1 Tsd Edition Oinarrizko Funtzioa: Mitoetan Inspiratutako Superautoa Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award irabazlea da, sormenak, asmamenak eta zorroztasunak bereizten dituzten diseinu bikainei ematen zaien aitorpen oso prestijiotsua. Brontze-mailako irabazleak trebetasunez beteriko eta nabarmenki sortzaileak diren artefaktuak dira, beren diseinatzaileen esperientzia zabala, irudimena eta ekimena egiaztatzen dutenak. Ladon S1 Tsd Edition Oinarrizko Funtzioa: Mitoetan Inspiratutako Superautoa oso estimatua, miretsia eta maitea den objektua izatea espero da, nabarmenki profesionala eta berritzailea dena. Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award irabazi duen diseinu honek artearen, zientziaren, diseinuaren eta teknologiaren praktika onenak biltzen ditu eta xehetasunei ematen dien arretagatik bikaina da. Ladon S1 Tsd Edition Oinarrizko Funtzioa: Mitoetan Inspiratutako Superautoa beharrak bikain asetzen dituen, desirak ukitzen dituen, sentimenduak xarmatzen dituen eta jakin-mina erakartzen duen lana da.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The Ladon S1 Tsd Edition is based on the Ares Modena S1 platform, emphasizing bespoke customization and aerodynamic refinement. Forged carbon elements enhance performance significantly, transforming the vehicle's original smooth body lines into more aggressive and track focused forms. The Ladon S1 Tsd Edition contemporary aesthetics with mythological influences, blending modern automotive styling cues and historical symbolism without compromising authenticity or visual harmony.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The Ladon S1 Tsd Edition features a 4471 mm length, 2166 mm width, and 1298 mm height, with a 2800 mm wheelbase and 189 mm ground clearance. The main spoiler spans 2024 mm in width and 1577 mm in length, with an additional spoiler width of 1225 mm. Both front and rear wheels utilize titanium alloy and forged carbon, with 275/30 ZR20 tires at the front and 345/25 ZR21 tires on rear wheels. Enlarged vents and widebody elements enhance cooling, while dual spoilers optimize aerodynamic downforce.
- Tags
- Myth Inspired Design, Concept Supercar, Carbon Fiber Bodykit, Custom Widebody, Forged Carbon Wheels, Aerodynamic Downforce, Maya Modeling, Unreal Engine Render, Serpent Aesthetics, Visual Storytelling
- Production Technology
- The Ladon S1 Tsd Edition is developed using advanced 3D modeling techniques, aerodynamic concepting, and mythological aesthetic simulation. Its overall structure has been meticulously optimized for exceptional airflow, while lightweight composite materials enhance efficiency and performance. Great care is taken with panel alignment, surface curvature, and material integration. Forged carbon fiber serves as the foundation for custom parts, creating a design that is beautiful, and feasible.
- Design Challenge
- The greatest challenge was executing this entire project solo, using over 20 software tools throughout the process. It was my first time learning Unreal Engine while simultaneously designing the vehicle, which added a steep learning curve. Blending Greek mythology with a modern supercar style was conceptually difficult,especially designing meaningful yet realistic elements. The gill like hood vents were inspired by a sudden observation of a serpent’s scales and nostrils.
- Research
- This project began with visual research into hypercar modifications and mythological symbolism. The main goal was to explore how aggressive styling and cultural motifs could be merged in a believable concept. Using Maya and Unreal Engine, the bodywork was sculpted to balance tension and elegance. Comparative studies with real vehicles helped refine proportion and aerodynamics. The result is a symbolic, yet function-driven visual identity.
- Inspiration
- Is it the indomitable god of war Ares, or the colossal serpent Ladon guarding the golden apple tree? Good and evil lie in a single thought. The Ladon S1 Tsd Edition draws inspiration from Greek mythology, using the serpent Ladon as a core symbol. Design elements reference Zeus’s thunder, Ares’s spear, Medusa’s hair, and the serpent’s fangs, nostrils, and venom. A dark carbon fiber base is broken by green lines accents, disrupting the monotony of the original design.
- Project Duration
- The Ladon S1 Tsd Edition project started in February 2024 in Hangzhou, China, and was completed in late May 2024. The modeling process began on February 8, with final renders completed between May 15 and May 17. Poster series were finalized on May 19 and May 22, while the second version of the official video was completed on May 29. The project was entirely developed remotely using Autodesk Maya and Unreal Engine.
- Operation Flow
- Ladon S1 Tsd Edition was fully modeled and designed independently in Autodesk Maya, including the base reference prototype Ares Modena S1, which was first recreated from zero and then customized. It delivers a dynamic experience through visual and conceptual interaction. Aggressive bodylines, dual spoilers, and glowing green accents evoke motion and intensity. Myth meets machine design invites users to feel the performance, not just see it.
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to Chenyang Shen, 2024. Registered with the National Copyright Administration of China, Registration No. 2025-F-01500694.
- Team Members
- Chenyang Shen
- Image Credits
- Image #Main: Creator Chenyang Shen (Tizze), 2024.
Image #1: Creator Chenyang Shen (Tizze), 2024.
Image #2: Creator Chenyang Shen (Tizze), 2024.
Image #3: Creator Chenyang Shen (Tizze), 2024.
Image #4: Creator Chenyang Shen (Tizze), 2024.
Video Credits: Creator Chenyang Shen (Tizze), 2024.
Images in PDF: All created by Creator Chenyang Shen (Tizze), 2025
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