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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Stelvio Experience Bicycle Cafe in Bormio, Italy by Bellotti Enrico ArchitectsJune 21st, 2015 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Bellotti Enrico Architects Bormio is a town nestled in the heart of the Italian Alps, and is the center of three of the most prestigious mountain passes, the undisputed destination for many cyclists.  The entrance of the bar brings in huge letters the elevation of the Stelvio pass, to which the asset is dedicated, Image Courtesy © Bellotti Enrico Architects
 The bar counter clad in black metal with the inscription Stelvio experience illuminated with LED strips, Image Courtesy © Bellotti Enrico Architects The business is dedicated to the majestic “Passo dello Stelvio” (stelvio Pass), a climb that every cyclist, at least once in his live, want to face to measure his strength.  View of the bar from its entrance. The passages between the spaces of the bar retain their original shape, perfectly representing the appearance of the tunnels that can also be found along the climb to Passo dello Stelvio, Image Courtesy © Bellotti Enrico Architects From here the idea of two young hoteliers to offer a space where cyclists can come together to exchange information, plan their routes and compete in climbing the Stelvio Pass, the Gavia Pass and the Mortirolo Pass. The graphics of the bar has been inspired by the book Velominati. More information on velominati.com  View of the bar from the bar counter, Image Courtesy © Bellotti Enrico Architects  View of the bar from the bar counter. The stripes on the floor are a representation of the cycle paths, Image Courtesy © Bellotti Enrico Architects  A picture on the wall celebrates two legends of cycling, Image Courtesy © Bellotti Enrico Architects  Orange, black, yellow and gray are the dominant colors of the bar, Image Courtesy © Bellotti Enrico Architects  Two large images portray the views of the two sides of the pass Stelvio, north side and south side, Image Courtesy © Bellotti Enrico Architects  The writings on the walls are from the book Velominati, Image Courtesy © Bellotti Enrico Architects  Lighting of the tables is constructed by assembling the wheels of bicycles, Image Courtesy © Bellotti Enrico Architects  A view of the bar, Image Courtesy © Bellotti Enrico Architects  A view of the bar,Image Courtesy © Bellotti Enrico Architects  Detail of one of the lamps, Image Courtesy © Bellotti Enrico Architects  The passage to the sportswear shop signed Stelvio Experience, Image Courtesy © Bellotti Enrico Architects  The banquets at the entrance of the bar are designed to hold two historical bicycles, Image Courtesy © Bellotti Enrico Architects  The graphics used to characterize the floor of the bar, Image Courtesy © Bellotti Enrico Architects  The graphics used to characterize the floor of the bar, Image Courtesy © Bellotti Enrico Architects  Another view of the bar from the store, Image Courtesy © Bellotti Enrico Architects  In the store the uniforms for cyclists are exposed characteristically, Image Courtesy © Bellotti Enrico Architects
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