PROBLEM

• A London homeowner faced daily challenges with storing bicycles and bins in a narrow front garden.
• The existing setup required transporting bikes through the house to the rear garden, causing inconvenience.
• Bins, recycling boxes, and a food caddy cluttered the front space, detracting from the property's pristine white façade.
• The homeowner desired a solution that combined functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability.

SOLUTION

Atlanticbike designed a bespoke storage unit that:

• Accommodates four bicycles, three large bins, recycling boxes, and a food caddy.
• Features sliding doors facing the street for easy bin access and hinged doors facing the house for bike retrieval.
• Includes a removable shelf in the bay window area for recycling boxes.
• Replaces 70% of the previously concreted front garden with a continuous green roof, enhancing biodiversity and visual appeal.
• Integrates seamlessly with the property's architecture, using high-durability hardwood cladding and a matt white powder-coated structure.

APPROACH

Design & Planning:

• Conducted an initial consultation and site assessment.
• Drafted design specifications and obtained homeowner approval within approximately one week.
• Prepared and submitted planning documentation, liaising with the local council to secure approval in 8–12 weeks.

Manufacturing & Installation:

• Manufactured the unit in AtlanticBike's family workshop over 6–8 weeks.
• Prepared the site by removing the existing front garden wall, relaying slabs, and clearing weeds in 1–2 days.
• Delivered and installed the unit with approved installers in 1–2 days.

Customization:

• Designed the shed to fit snugly around the bay window and entrance pillar, achieving millimetric precision.
• Incorporated a built-in slot for easy access to the house’s internet modems.​