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.

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

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

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