PROBLEM

• A London homeowner with a beautifully landscaped front garden, featuring mature trees and organic planting, needed secure storage for 4–5 bicycles.
• The challenge was to integrate a storage solution that provided high security without disrupting the garden's aesthetics or harming the existing greenery.
• Additionally, the homeowner wanted to maintain natural light and protect the roots of a prominent mature tree in the garden.​

SOLUTION

AtlanticBike designed and installed a bespoke bike storage unit that combined functionality with elegance:

• A closed metal structure with hardwood cladding, ensuring durability and visual appeal.
• High-security features, including piano-hinged doors, internal ground anchors, and a bolted-to-ground frame, offering unmatched peace of mind.
• A green roof extension that blended seamlessly with the garden, enhancing biodiversity and preserving the natural beauty of the space.
• An open vertical bike rack for additional storage, maintaining accessibility without compromising security.

APPROACH

• Custom Design: Tailored the bike shed to fit the specific dimensions and aesthetic requirements of the front garden, ensuring minimal disruption to existing plants and trees.
• Material Selection: Utilized a robust steel enclosure for durability, clad in hardwood timber to complement the garden's organic feel.
• Green Roof Installation: Implemented a green roof extension to introduce greenery, support local biodiversity, and provide a visually pleasing element that integrated with the existing landscape.
• Security Features: Equipped the unit with high-security locks, piano-hinged doors, internal ground anchors, and a bolted-to-ground frame to ensure the safety of stored bicycles.
• Accessibility: Designed an open vertical bike rack for easy, space-saving access, allowing users to store bikes effortlessly without compromising security.​