Detail of sedum planted green roof — pollinator-friendly, low-maintenance roofing on secure metal bike and bin storage.

Bespoke L-shaped Cycle and Refuse Store

PROBLEM

Beard Construction approached AtlanticBike to resolve a complex bike and bin storage requirement for their high-profile Gap House project, designed by BDP.The brief called for a compact, L-shaped layout integrating:

  • A single-compartment cycle store for up to four bikes
  • A triple bin enclosure to accommodate a large wheelie bin and mixed waste
  • A continuous low-maintenance green roof to visually tie into the surrounding landscaping
  • A powder-coated metal structure in a finish that matched the wider development

Above all, the solution needed to balance robust security with refined aesthetics, suitable for a landmark scheme.

SOLUTION

We delivered a fully bespoke L-shaped bike and bin store, incorporating:

  • Three side-by-side waste compartments with ventilated steel panels and removable shelving
  • A single compartment cycle storage configured for four bikes in an end-on arrangement
  • A flat continuous green roof planted with low-maintenance sedum planting, with two concealed discharge points draining into the site’s main gully
  • An integrated Phantom lock system for high-spec cycle security and magnetic latching for discreet, easy bin access
  • A red oxide powder-coated metal enclosure — durable, understated, and visually coherent with the development

APPROACH

  • Tailored Design: Engineered a compact L-shaped footprint to maximise storage within the constraints of the front garden boundary.
  • Material Integrity: Constructed from long-life steel, finished to architectural standards for durability and resilience in exposed environments.
  • Roof & Drainage: Developed a shallow green roof with integrated drainage and concealed discharge points for low-maintenance runoff.
  • Security & Access: Integrated our Phantom lock system for discreet, high-spec security; access designed through four one-sided entry points, optimised for site logistics.
  • Material Integrity: Constructed from long-life steel, finished to architectural standards for durability and resilience in exposed environments. This design was developed without timber cladding — a deliberate choice to suit the architectural context and reduce maintenance, while acknowledging that others may prefer this streamlined aesthetic.
  • Value Engineering & Scale: Refined the design and materials to meet budget requirements. Delivered multiple units with the capacity to scale production tenfold as needed.
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Photos of Installed Product

Angled front view of closed metal cycle and refuse store with lush green sedum roof — tailored storage for premium residential developments.

Cycle storage compartment open, revealing secure end-on bike access within red oxide powder-coated metal store — ideal for London residential settings.

Front view of bespoke bike and bin storage with all compartments open, showing cycle and refuse access — secure green roof solution for London homeowners.

Front view of bin store with partially open refuse door and visible galvanised steel shelving — practical waste solution for urban bike and bin stores.

Wide view showing series of nine integrated bike and bin stores with green roofs — scalable, secure storage for residential developments.

Side view of L-shaped bike and bin store wrapping around outdoor air con units — clever use of space in high-end London residential project.

Front view of bespoke bike and bin storage with cycle and waste stores open, showing cycle and refuse access — secure green roof solution for London homeowners.

Overhead view of continuous planted roof across cycle and refuse storage units — elegant integration of greenery into London urban homes.

Product Features

Lock System

Magnetic locks & combination lock

Full Steel Enclosure

Treated for durability and powder coated in a colour that matches your property

Planted Roof

200mm soil depth for planting tall exotic plants

Extras

Removable shelves

Access & Footprint

Designed for Accessibility & Maneuvrability; Compact and steeped to match driveway slope

Products Used

Verde Link

L-Shaped Bike & Bin Storage with Green Roof for Front Gardens

 

Does your hallway feel more like a bike rack than the beautiful entrance you'd want to come home to? Are you struggling to store your bins without compromising the elegance of your front garden? 

 

The Verde Link is a spacious L-shaped storage unit that holds up to three bikes and up to three bins in a sleek, space-efficient layout. Featuring two separate compartments, this unit keeps your bikes secure and your bins neatly stored, helping declutter your outdoor space and add kerb appeal to your property. 

This two-compartment bikes and bins storage features:

🚲 Bike Storage – Securely holds up to three bikes, protecting them from theft and the elements.
  🗑 Bin Shelter – A dedicated compartment to keep your bins out of sight.
📏 Flexible Layout – The bikes and bins compartments can be swapped to match your property's layout.
🌿 Green Roof – A low-maintenance planted roof that enhances your outdoor space.
🔐 Secure & Durable – Built to last with a state of the art Phantom security system.
⚡ Space Optimization – A compact all-in-one storage solution for urban homes.

 

Secure your bikes, hide your bins and bring nature to your front yard with a planted roof.

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***The Verde Link Bike & Bin Store is a physical product, handmade in our UK workshop and delivered fully built to your property - designed to last a lifetime. 

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Secure your bikes, hide your bins and bring nature to your front yard with a planted roof.

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