Ebi Lab Ihholo Lokubukiswa Kwamabhayisikili by Electric Bicycle Innovation B.V.

Ebi Lab Ihholo Lokubukiswa Kwamabhayisikili by Electric Bicycle Innovation B.V. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award in Ukudizayina Ezokwakha, Izakhiwo Nezinhlaka Competition Category.

InsimbiEzokwakha· 2025

Ebi Lab Ihholo Lokubukiswa Kwamabhayisikili

by Electric Bicycle Innovation B.V.

Client: Electric Bicycle Innovation B.V.

Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award Winner in Ezokwakha Category

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The Design

About Ebi Lab Ihholo Lokubukiswa Kwamabhayisikili

I-EBI Lab yisakhiwo esinemisebenzi eminingi esakhelwe ukuboniswa kwamabhayisikili, ukudayiswa kwawo, ukulungiswa kanye nokuzuza kwabasebenzisi ulwazi olubambekayo. Ingaphandle lakhiwe ngensimbi engagayeki (stainless steel) ecwebezelayo futhi ekhanyiselwe njengesibuko, okuyimathiriyeli emelene nokugqwala, emelene nezimo zezulu futhi emelene nokulimala ngenxa yokushayeka. Ubuso obucwebezelayo buveza isithombe sendawo ezungezile futhi buxhumanisa isakhiwo nedolobha. Isitezi esizungelezayo (spiral staircase) siyaqhubeka sisuka ngaphakathi siye ebusweni bangaphandle bese sibuyela ngaphakathi futhi, sixhumanisa izindawo ezinemisebenzi ehlukene futhi sikhulisa indawo yokubukiswa. Izinsimbi ezingaphinde zisetshenziswe kabusha, upende ozimele izemvelo, kanye nokukhanyisa okonga amandla, konke kunciphisa umthelela emvelweni.

The Recognition

About the Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award

Ebi Lab Ihholo Lokubukiswa Kwamabhayisikili iwinile uMklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile okunikezwa imiklamo emihle ehlangabezana nezidingo zobungcweti nezemboni ezilindelekile ezimpahleni ezihlelwe kahle. Abawinile beNsimbi babonisa ikhono elikhulu, ubungcweti obuphezulu, ukuqonda kochwepheshe namandla okudala abadali babo. Ebi Lab Ihholo Lokubukiswa Kwamabhayisikili ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto exatshwa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo esebenzayo nenezinto ezintsha. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award uhlanganisa izindlela ezinhle kakhulu zemboni futhi unezimfanelo zobuchwepheshe ezifanelekile ezihlanganiswe nolwazi nethalente. Ebi Lab Ihholo Lokubukiswa Kwamabhayisikili iyahlonishwa ngenxa yokucophelela kwayo futhi ihlelelwe ukulethela izinguquko zomgangatho wempilo ezisiza ukwenza umhlaba ube yindawo engcono.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: EBI Lab serves as a multifunctional space for bike display, sales, maintenance, and user experiences. Centered on art and technology, the design emphasizes environmental sustainability, technological innovation, and dynamism. The project not only functions as a vital hub in the urban transportation system but also stands as a showcase for the sustainable culture of the city.
Dimensions & Packaging: 15000mm*7500mm*8000mm
Tags: bike studio, multifunctional sales space, art and technology, 3D facade, spiral stairs and lighting design
Production Technology: The facade adopts corrosion resistant, weather resistant, and impact resistant mirror polished stainless steel as its main material. By reflecting the surroundings, it seamlessly blends reality and virtuality, creating a dreamy visual effect and enhancing interaction with the urban environment. Renewable materials and energy saving technologies, like eco friendly paints and energy efficient lighting, reduce environmental impact and underscore sustainable design principles applied to the project.
Design Challenge: The project tackles the challenge of achieving a cohesive layout and efficient flow in a multifunctional space with limited area. Through meticulous design, the integration of stairs and corridors creates seamless connections between functional zones, optimizing space utilization. The spiral staircase not only expands the display area on the facade but also introduces a distinctive architectural feature, offering a unique spatial experience and enhancing the overall flow design.
Research: The design team recognizes that bikes are more than just a convenient urban commuting tool. They serve as a bridge between people and nature, as well as the past and the future. By incorporating this culturally significant and symbolic element, EBI Lab transcends its role as a space for bike display and sales, becoming a platform for urban cultural exchange and a strong advocate for green mobility.
Inspiration: Inspired by the dynamic characteristics of bicycles and the core values of the EBI brand, this project reimagines urban travel. The dynamic, fluid form of bikes serves as a rich source of inspiration, while the integration of art and technology elements shapes a distinctive visual language. The result is a unique spatial experience that embodies the harmony of motion, creativity, and innovation.
Project Duration: The project started in May, 2024, and will finish in October, 2025 in Beijing.
Operation Flow: The project emphasizes interactivity, with the spiral staircase as its centerpiece. Extending from the interior to the facade and back inside, it seamlessly connects various functional areas, offering consumers a convenient and comfortable visiting experience. Thoughtfully designed lighting enhances the staircase, adds spatial depth, and creates a warm, inviting atmosphere.