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The origin of the design was a response to an international design competition run by Blueprint magazine in conjunction with Design against Crime Research Centre, University of the Arts London, Feilden Clegg Bradley Architects and Velorution to tackle the problems caused by traditional cycle storage facilities. |
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3D CAD model of individual (circular) module |
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"London is now Europe's fastest growing cycling city with trips by bike up 50% in the last 5 years. But there are challenges to be faced. As increasing numbers of Londoners take to two wheels new demands are emerging for more and better cycle parking. Bike theft is an ever-present problem. And 1 in 4 people who get their bike stolen give up cycling. The "Reinventing the Bike Shed competition" was launched to encourage inner city cycling and provide a catalyst for some critical thinking on how better design can play a part." | |||
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The aim of my design was to provide a cycle storage facility that: • Overcomes the problems associated with tradition D locks and chains forming little deterrent for determined thieves. • Prevents the increasing problem of bike part crime (theft of brakes, wheels, tyres etc). • Eliminates coming back to a cold wet saddle after moderate rain. |
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• Prevents the degradation of cycle with regard to rust and excessive solar light and heat damage to tyres and other bicycle parts. • Provides a sleek smooth and aesthetically pleasing appearance; traditional cycle storage facilities often add to the visual clutter of the public realm. • Provides storage for cycling related equipment, helmets, lights, clothing etc • Is adaptable. |
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3D CAD model circle configuration |
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Tthe simple modules can be combined to suit different sized and complex shaped areas | |||
| 3D CAD perspective - Modular Coral Configuration | ||||
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The system can grow into an area as cycling storage increases in demand without destroying the simple aesthetics of the design | |||
| Plan - Modular Snake Configuration | ||||
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Different shell finishes and colours can be used to enable the design to complement existing spaces and design codes. | |||
| 3D CAD perspective - Modular Circular Configuration | ||||
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The design provides a high density of secure cycle spaces per square metre when copmpaered to traditional sheffield standss without compromising the quality of the public realm.
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3D CAD perspective - Modular Snake Configuration |
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The modular nature of the design will also enable the design to become more economical and commercially viable if mass-produced. The modular cycle storage design was shortlisted and displayed at the Reinventing the Bike Shed exhibition in London 2006. |
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