Case Studies

Falco has manufactured, supplied and installed two FalcoPod Bike Hangars for Chelmsford City Council, further supporting the provision of secure and accessible cycle parking within the Chelmsford area. The new bike hangars have been installed at two key community locations, with one unit positioned at Beaulieu Park Sports Area and the other at Beaulieu Square Shopping Centre. Together, the installations provide convenient cycle storage for residents, visitors and local users, helping to encourage cycling for everyday journeys, leisure trips and access to local amenities. Both FalcoPod Bike Hangars feature vibrant bespoke branding graphics, creating a bright and eye-catching appearance while helping the units stand out within their surroundings. The graphics also enhance the visibility of the cycle parking provision, reinforcing the importance of active travel within the community. A key feature of the scheme is the dual access system, with both bike hangars offering app and key-based locking options. This gives cyclists the flexibility to open the hangar using either a traditional key or their mobile phone, providing a user-friendly access solution for a wide range of users. The smart access capability also supports easier management of the cycle parking facility, particularly for local authorities overseeing multiple sites. As part of the project, Falco also constructed a new concrete base for the bike hangar installed at Beaulieu Park Sports Area, ensuring a secure and stable foundation for the unit. Designed to provide secure cycle storage within a compact footprint, the FalcoPod Bike Hangar is ideally suited to public spaces, residential areas, leisure facilities and local centres where high-quality cycle parking is required. This latest installation demonstrates Falco’s ability to deliver complete bike hangar solutions, from groundwork and installation through to branding and smart access integration. More information about the smart app-based locking system can be found here. For more information about the scheme here at Chelmsford, contact our helpful sales team on 01538 380080.

Falco has successfully completed the design, manufacture and installation of a high-capacity cycle parking scheme for the University of Oxford’s Global Health Building in Headington. The installation features FalcoLevel-Premium+ XL two-tier cycle racks, designed to maximise cycle parking provision within a compact internal space. In total, the scheme accommodates up to 150 bicycles, helping to support the University’s active travel infrastructure and provide secure, efficient cycle parking for building users. For this project, the FalcoLevel-Premium+ XL system was configured with Sheffield Stands on the lower level instead of traditional lower cycle channels. This provides a flexible and familiar parking option at ground level, while the upper tier delivers additional capacity through the premium assisted two-tier system. The FalcoLevel-Premium+ upper racks are designed to provide a smooth and user-friendly experience, with premium handles and gas strut assistance helping to make parking a bicycle on the upper level easier and more controlled. This makes the system particularly suitable for busy campus environments where durability, accessibility and ease of use are essential. As part of the scheme, Falco also installed two e-bike charging arms, enabling up to four e-bikes to be charged while parked at the Sheffield Stands on the lower level. Finished in a distinctive bright green, the charging arms add valuable e-mobility functionality to the cycle park, helping to meet the growing demand for electric cycle provision. This latest installation follows a number of previous Falco projects for the University of Oxford, including e-bike cycle parking at the Castle Mill Graduate Housing Complex and smart cycle infrastructure designed to support active travel and e-mobility across the University estate. The Global Health Building project highlights Falco’s ability to deliver tailored cycle parking solutions for higher education environments, combining high-capacity two-tier parking, Sheffield Stand provision and integrated e-bike charging within one carefully designed installation. Falco continues to work with universities, local authorities, transport operators and commercial clients across the UK to deliver cycle parking schemes that support sustainable travel and respond to the changing needs of modern cyclists.

Falco has recently completed the manufacture, supply and installation of two bespoke FalcoSpan entrance canopies for Bartley C of E Junior School in Southampton, providing the school with a practical, durable and visually cohesive upgrade to its main building façade. This product has been specified by the architectural team at Hampshire County Council who liaised with the design team at Falco to deliver a number of schemes. Each canopy measures 3.3m x 2.2m and has been designed to create sheltered, weather-protected access points for students, staff and visitors. To complement the school’s brickwork and surrounding architecture, the canopies feature FSC® certified hardwood cladding, offering both sustainability credentials and a warm, natural aesthetic. The units have a bespoke system with no water outlet for the central leg, enabling the product to fit to the new proposed drainage layout. The structures are completed with high-quality polycarbonate roof sheeting, delivering excellent daylight transmission while ensuring year-round protection from rain and the elements. All supporting steelwork has been powder coated in RAL 1015 Light Ivory, chosen to blend sympathetically with the building’s exterior and enhance long-term corrosion resistance. With their clean design, robust construction and responsibly sourced materials, the new FalcoSpan canopies provide a long-lasting improvement to the school’s infrastructure—supporting safer, more accessible entrances and enhancing the overall appearance of the site. The FalcoSpan series of canopies offers great flexibility when providing an uncomplicated shelter, canopy or walkway. An exceptionally attractive and open shelter, very simple construction and great aesthetics. The FalcoSpan design is useful for a wide range of applications including smoking shelters, walkways, canopies, cycle shelters, general waiting areas, carports and storage shelters - the FalcoSpan can cover every option! The cantilevered design is topped with a robust roof section which contains integral gutters enabling excess water to be discharged at ground level via the supporting uprights. For more information about the FalcoSpan series of canopies or any other product from our canopy portfolio, please contact our helpful sales team on (01538) 380080.

Falco has completed the design, manufacture, supply and installation of a bespoke cycle hub for Colchester Hospital, part of the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, providing a modern and secure active travel facility for staff, patient and visitor use. In response to the growing demand for secure, sustainable cycling infrastructure and to help the NHS reach their net zero targets, the NHS partnered with Falco to deliver a bespoke cycle hub at Colchester Hospital. The installation supports the NHS’s commitment to greener travel options and enhanced urban mobility. The new FalcoHub cycle hub, installed this June, measures 12m x 8m and accommodates up to 128 bicycles using the space-efficient FalcoLevel-Eco two-tier cycle rack system. Designed with both functionality and aesthetics in mind, the hub is clad with reinforced safety glass and features customised branding graphics to complement the site’s identity. A key feature of the cycle hub is secure access to the facility provided by the FalcoSmart platform, allowing users to enter and exit the cycle hub via a dedicated mobile phone app, offering both convenience and eliminating the need for physical keys, fobs or swipe cards. Integrated sustainable LED lighting ensures 24/7 visibility, and a full concrete base was constructed by Falco UK as part of the turnkey cycle parking solution. This flagship installation forms part of the NHS Trust’s commitment to promoting sustainable transport options and creating infrastructure that supports long-term behavioural change towards cycling. As mentioned above, the cycle hub incorporates mobile app technology whereby users are able to download an ‘app’ to their mobile or smart device and once enabled by Falco’s Okey system, the user can open the cycle hub simply by pressing the app. Working on a short-range wireless communication interface, an app-based system brings a number of benefits to all parties:   • For users, it will offer a smarter option - no more keys and the associated costs.   • For the client it will be cleaner – it’s a more cost efficient bike storage system to manage.   • For Falco it will be simpler and more eco-friendly – less administration and less paper. A further benefit to clients using the FalcoSmart Okey electronic lock concept is that it can also be integrated into hubs and other cycle stores, so for instance a local authority which has a network of both bike hangars and cycle hubs can give residents access to their local bike hangar to pick up their bike for the morning commute and then enable them to use the same app to access the central bike hub at their local station. For more information regarding the cycle hub scheme at Colchester Hospital or any other product from our cycle parking and shelter portfolio, please contact our helpful sales team on 01538 380080.

This is the new series of nine FalcoForce Electric Cycle Stands recently manufactured, supplied and installed by Falco at the Castle Mill graduate housing complex, University of Oxford. In response to the growing adoption of e-bikes by students and staff, the University partnered with Falco to enhance sustainable transport infrastructure at its Castle Mill housing site. The new installation supports the University’s wider goal of promoting low-carbon travel and providing practical, secure facilities for postgraduate residents. Each FalcoForce cycle stand enables the secure storage and charging of two electric bikes, offering a total of 18 e-bike charging bays across the site. Designed with both functionality and visual appeal in mind, all nine cycle stands have been powder coated in RAL 6018 Yellow Green—an eye-catching, modern finish that enhances visibility and complements the site’s contemporary setting. The FalcoForce is a robust cycle stand that securely supports e-bikes whilst providing convenient access to integrated charging points. Its simple, durable construction accommodates a wide range of bike frame types and locking mechanisms, ensuring peace of mind for cyclists. Designed in the Sheffield stand style it accommodates up to two bikes using a traditional cycle lock or chain and meets IP54 so is perfect for indoor or outdoor use. The FalcoForce has great flexibility when it comes to installation for a variety of surfaces, with options available in a surface fix, below ground fix or with concrete blocks for insertion below ground. For more information about the FalcoForce or to discuss sustainable cycle parking solutions for your site, please contact our helpful team on 01538 380080.

Falco manufactured and installed two FalcoSpan entrance canopies for the Mark Way School in Andover, providing a safe and stylish entrance for students, teachers, and visitors alike. The bespoke canopies, designed to complement the school's existing architecture, not only enhance the building's aesthetic appeal, but also offer a functional solution to protect against the weather. The FalcoSpan door canopies, renowned for their durability and low maintenance, were the perfect choice for the busy educational establishment. Furthermore, the sleek and modern design of the canopies adds a touch of sophistication to the school's exterior, making a great first impression for visitors and prospective students. The canopies' sleek lines and modern design ensure that they complement the school's exterior, while their sturdy construction provides a sense of security and stability. The FalcoSpan series of canopies offer great flexibility when providing an uncomplicated weather shelter. This exceptionally attractive and open shelter is also useful as a smoking shelter, walkway, canopy, cycle shelter or general waiting area. The cantilevered design is topped with a robust roof section which contains integral gutters enabling waste water to be discharged at ground level via the supporting uprights. In two standard depths, the FalcoSpan is available in five difference widths providing huge flexibility. The canopies' robust steel framework and high-quality polyester powder coating guarantee a long lifespan, reducing the need for frequent maintenance and repairs. The standard roof sheets are in aluzinc corrugated steel, however tri-wall polycarbonate or clear PET roof sheets are also available to allow a maximum flow of light. The FalcoSpan is also available with optional side panels made of safety glass to provide great weather protection whilst allowing maximum visibility. At The Mark Way School, the FalcoSpan provides a stylish yet exceptionally effective cycle canopy which blends with the school’s design scheme. For more information about the FalcoSpan series of canopies or any other product from our canopy portfolio, please contact our helpful sales team on (01538) 380080.