Bespoke Verde Plus

PROBLEM

• A homeowner in a London terraced house sought to renovate their narrow front garden to be both aesthetically pleasing and functional.
• They required secure, discreet storage for two electric bikes, cycling gear, garden tools, and car equipment—without compromising the garden's design or the property's historical character.
• The challenge was to integrate storage seamlessly into a high-end landscape design that also prioritized sustainability and daily usability.​

SOLUTION

• AtlanticBike designed and installed a bespoke, 4-metre-long storage unit with a depth of 0.9m, split into two separate compartments.
• Each compartment featured hinged doors, comfortably fitting two bikes per section while maintaining access in front of the bay window.
• Integrated motion-activated LED lighting and electric sockets allowed for convenient charging and illuminated access.
• A low-maintenance sedum green roof, sloped towards the bay window, enhanced the view from the main living space and was well-received in the planning approval process for its sustainability benefits.
• The metal structure's colour matched the limestone facade details of the street's terraced housing, and the FSC-treated softwood cladding was stained to complement the terracotta features.​

APPROACH

• Custom Design: Developed a tailored storage unit to fit the specific dimensions and aesthetic requirements of the narrow front garden.
• Material Selection: Utilized a robust steel enclosure for durability, clad in FSC-treated softwood timber to complement the historical facade.
• Green Roof Installation: Implemented a sedum green roof to introduce greenery, support local biodiversity, and provide a visually pleasing element.
• Security Features: Equipped the unit with AtlanticBike's signature Phantom locking system to ensure the safety of stored bicycles and equipment.
• Accessibility: Designed dual hinged doors for easy, space-saving access, allowing users to roll bikes in and out effortlessly.