Case Studies

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 recently completed the design, manufacture, supply and installation of a new cycle parking facility for Long Road Sixth Form College in Cambridge, providing students and staff with a high-quality solution to encourage sustainable travel. The Falco design team provided four different shelter options to fit in the space envelope and the client made a decision on the most suitable product. The final project comprises a 16-metre run of the robust FalcoRail double-sided cycle shelter, fitted with FalcoLevel-Eco two-tier cycle racks to accommodate an impressive 144 bicycles. Strategically located outside the entrance to the college sports centre, the new facility delivers both functionality and convenience, helping to support the college’s commitment to promoting active travel among its community. As part of the turnkey package, Falco UK constructed bespoke concrete pocket foundations to ensure a durable and long-lasting installation. The FalcoRail shelter is designed to provide maximum protection against the weather, while the FalcoLevel-Eco two-tier racks enable safe, efficient, and space-saving storage of cycles, making the most of the available footprint. The latest two-tier rack offers superior practicality compared to other cheaper models and is exceptionally user-friendly, quieter in operation and offers enhanced security. They include a state of the art gas strut to ensure safety to the users to take the weight of any bike when operating The FalcoRail cycle canopy was purposely designed to compliment the two-tier system and offers maximum coverage whilst promoting a open spacious and lightweight design. This installation is the latest in a series of cycle parking schemes carried out by Falco across the education sector, highlighting the company’s ability to deliver tailored, high-capacity solutions that combine innovative design with practical benefits for both clients and end users. Other recent projects include secure cycle parking and e-bike battery charging lockers for the University of Oxford, secure FalcoPod Bike Hangars for the University of Glasgow and the UK’s first network of cargo bike lockers for the University of Bristol. For more information about the scheme here at Long Road Sixth Form College or how Falco can assist your cycle parking scheme, 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.

In a continued commitment to sustainable transport and accessible cycling facilities, the University of Glasgow has expanded its state-of-the-art cycle parking infrastructure with the recent installation of FalcoPod bike hangars at the Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute. This latest installation at the Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute, situated in a modern research building on the north-western edge of Glasgow, represents the university's ongoing effort to foster a greener, healthier campus while supporting its community's commitment to active travel. The University of Glasgow initially introduced the FalcoPod bike hangars to its Gilmorehill Campus back in September 2023, installing nine units to meet the growing demand for secure cycle parking. Recognising the success of the initial installation, the University expanded the initiative in November 2024 with the addition of further bike hangars at its Environmental Research Centre. The most recent addition of FalcoPod bike hangars at the Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute reflects both the University’s commitment to sustainability and its close ties with key research groups in basic and clinical cancer research. Designed with an advanced smartphone enabled locking mechanism, these bike hangars enhance security and convenience for cyclists, reducing the need to carry additional keys, fobs or swipe cards. With a simple tap of the FalcoSmart app, cyclists can unlock their bike hangar to reveal a secure cycle parking space. Powder-coated in RAL 6009 Fir Green, the cycle hangars offer a modern aesthetic that blends seamlessly into the campus’ green surroundings. Each cycle hangar is equipped with the University’s own logo and instructional signage, as well as a QR code for easy registration. Cyclists can also identify each unit by its unique identification number provided on the front of each unit. Despite their compact design—taking up no more space than a single car parking space—each FalcoPod is spacious enough to accommodate a variety of bikes, from road and mountain bikes to those with child seats or storage baskets, offering maximum flexibility for cyclists. By integrating advanced technology and innovative design, the FalcoPod bike hangars also contribute to the Institute's modern, research-driven environment. The system allows for ease of use, ensuring that even those new to cycling or those with busy schedules can rely on a hassle-free, secure, cycle parking solution. Falco design is both evolutionary and innovative by nature and the new FalcoPod is no exception. This is the third generation of ‘bike hangar’ type product building on the pedigree of the original street locker the ‘Midi Bike Box’ with some great new features over existing products as follows: Size - fits in half a car parking space and houses 6 bikes, with covered weather protection. Family inclusive – with an ergonomically improved design, the additional space/height (55% more) means there is no need to remove child seats or baskets from the back or front of bikes. Bike security - the six place FalcoSound bike rack has three locking points including the ability to use a ‘D’ lock through the rear wheel and frame. Easy access - single door with integral lock and gas strut for assisted lifting. The effective bike hangar has already been successfully rolled out to the London Borough of Waltham Forest, Brent, Camden, Westminster and Merton Councils.  For more information about the FalcoPod Bike Hangar, the FalcoPod Bike Hangar service or your cycle parking scheme, please contact our helpful sales team on 01538 380080. 

Following the successful installation and operation of Falco's innovative smart FalcoPod cycle hangars at the University of Glasgow's Gilmorehill Campus, Falco has now expanded its partnership with the University of Glasgow by installing a new fleet of cycle hangars at the university's Environmental Research Centre.  Back in September last year, Falco manufactured and installed a series of nine smart FalcoPod Bike Hangars, creating a new network of secure cycle parking infrastructure across the Universities West End campus. Following the success of the first tranche, the university commissioned a fleet of cycle hangars for its Environmental Research Centre – broadening the accessibility of secure, smart access, cycle storage across the Universities campuses. The new cycle hangars, are equipped with Falco's cutting-edge smartphone technology, allowing students and staff to access each cycle hangar with the users smartphone, completely eliminating the need for keys, fobs or swipe cards. The design of each bike hangar includes the Universities own logo, instructional signage, a QR code for easy registration and powder coating in an attractive ‘Fir Green’ RAL colour for additional durability. Each state-of-the-art bike hangar provides University cyclists with quick and easy accessibility via the users smartphone. The user simply downloads the app, registers for a space, is granted accessibility via the back office and then can access their chosen hangar within seconds. For users without a smartphone, a physical key can be supplied instead. The FalcoPod bike hangar, as shown here at The University of Glasgow, is a robust on-street cycle parking solution designed to meet the needs of cyclists who don’t have access to private cycle parking facilities. The improved innovative shape means that users no longer have to remove some baskets or child seats when storing their bike! Falco design is both evolutionary and innovative by nature and the new FalcoPod is no exception. This is the third generation of ‘bike hangar’ type product building on the pedigree of the original street locker the ‘Midi Bike Box’ with some great new features over existing products as follows: Size - fits in half a car parking space and houses 6 bikes, with covered weather protection. Family inclusive – with an ergonomically improved design, the additional space/height (55% more) means there is no need to remove child seats or baskets from the back or front of bikes. Bike security - the six place FalcoSound bike rack has three locking points including the ability to use a ‘D’ lock through the rear wheel and frame. Easy access - single door with integral lock and gas strut for assisted lifting. The effective bike hangar has already been successfully rolled out to the London Borough of Waltham Forest, Brent, Camden, Westminster and Merton Councils.  For more information about the FalcoPod Bike Hangar, the FalcoPod Bike Hangar service or your cycle parking scheme, please contact our helpful sales 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.