Case Studies

The University of Loughborough originally contacted Falco back in May 2010 when the requirement for a cycle shelter became apparent due to the increasing amount of students travelling to university by bike. Falco were then able to provide the University of Loughborough with a variety of cycle parking solutions and cycle shelters which would fit within their budget and provided the exact cycle parking services the university was looking for. The FalcoZan 180 cycle shelter was soon the product identified to meet the university’s cycle parking requirements with the addition of the FalcoToaster to support the bicycles. The images attached shows the robust FalcoZan 180 cycle shelter installation complete with a sliding gate. Following the successful completion of this cycle shelter and due to a further increase of students travelling to university by bike, the University of Loughborough requested a further two more FalcoZan 180 cycle shelters to keep pace with their student’s requirement for additional cycle parking. FalcoZan 180 Cycle Shelter The FalcoZan 180 cycle shelter is a neat and simple design of open cycle shelter, ideal to meet all applications. Available in both single and double sided versions, the FalcoZan is a vandal resistant steel cycle shelter with optional side cladding in hardwood slats, corrugated aluzinc sheets, steel mesh or other finishes on application. The standard 4m wide cycle shelter has a steel fascia integral to the roof section which also has an integral rainwater collection/outlet. Single Sided Cycle Shelter The FalcoZan-180 is the single sided version of the product range. A base module is 3,980mmwide x 2,495mm deep, with a free head height of 2,100mm. The base module can be added to - to create a cycle shelter as wide as required, by using standard ‘add-on’ units. The cycle shelter steelwork and roof are hot dip galvanised as standard with an option to polyester powder coat on top of this substrate if required. For more information about the FalcoZan 180 cycle shelter, or our complete cycle shelter range, please contact our helpful sales team on (01538) 380080.

These are the FalcoMetro benches Falco has recently supplied to St Josephs RC Primary School in Reddish to maximise the range of seating facilities for their students. The FalcoMetro bench was the product identified to meet the primary schools requirements due to its robust, solid construction. The FalcoMetro bench is simply a great product to locate in areas where usage demands may be high due to its tough, high quality specification. Regardless of usage demand, location or weather type, the FalcoMetro bench provides a reliable source of street furniture to meet all applications. The FalcoMetro bench offers a unique timeless design which links perfectly with contemporary ideas. The bench has a refined angular style combined with a solid construction. The bench is manufactured from hardwood timbers meaning materials. The aesthetical design of the bench promotes a rectangular theme that can be viewed from all perspectives. The FalcoMetro bench is 450mm high, 3000mm long and 695mm wide. The steel bench legs are hot dip galvanised to BS EN ISO 1461 ensuring resistance to rust. It is only available as a bench without a backrest. There are also many other benches with or without a backrest from Falco’s street furniture collection consisting of different dimensions, features and designs, so do get in touch with us! For more information about the FalcoMetro bench or our street furniture ranges, please contact our helpful sales team on (01538) 380080.

South Shields General Hospital originally contacted Falco when the requirement for a waiting shelter became apparent due to the continuous down pour of rain and snow Britain has recently seen. The Spok waiting shelter has been modified by Falco’s design team to meet the hospital’s requirements by removing a side panel to provide maximum access for all users. The images attached shows the robust Spok waiting shelter well at home within its surroundings. Spok Waiting Shelter Details The Spok is a modular waiting shelter which can be used as a bus shelter, smoking shelter or a simple weather shelter. Manufactured from either laminated glass or robust polycarbonate sheets to allow maximum light to enter the shelter the shelter also has a robust steel frame to ensure the waiting shelter meets the very highest of specifications. The waiting shelter has been designed to overhang the entrance of the shelter to provide maximum coverage – ideal for public places! Rain water is drained through spouts at the back of the shelter and angled away from all users to ensure maximum shelter. Spok Waiting Shelter Dimensions The Spok is a modular waiting shelter manufactured from 10mm thick alloy steel supporting posts. The waiting shelter roofing is 16mm thick clear polycarbonate, held up by non alloy steel shuttering profiles. The back and lateral (optional) curtain walls are 8mm thick tempered glass, according to safety regulations and are blocked in position with specific aluminium profiles. The seat is in non alloy sheet steel 2mm thick. Indicative weight for basic module: 400kg. Indicative weight for a lateral curtain wall: 67kg. Overall dimensions of basic module: 4,000 x 1,760 x 2,435 mm. Overall dimensions for a lateral curtain wall: 10 x 1,760 x 2,435 mm. For more information about the Spok waiting shelter or any other shelter product from our shelter range, please contact our sales team on (01538) 380080.

FalcoSail Cycle Shelter for Accrington Eco-Station Falco has recently supplied the FalcoSail cycle shelter to the UK’s first Eco-Station in Accrington. The first of a new generation of carbon neutral sustainable railway stations recently opened to the public at Accrington and offers the very latest in ‘green’ technology to help tackle the increasing pressure of becoming more environmentally friendly. The state of the art building has been built on the old Eagle Street car park and has been designed using green technologies including grey water collection, solar power & photovoltaic cells. In order to support the theme of sustainability, Falco supplied the Eco-Station with a FalcoSail cycle shelter to enable passengers to securely accommodate their bicycles during travelling times. The cycle shelters partner the environmental theme of the building and promote cycling as a sustainable mode of transport. Additionally the cycle shelters support the Eco-Station’s aims of reducing its carbon footprint and encouraging members of the public to commute to the station by bicycle, in order to reduce exhaust emissions and create a better quality of life. FalcoSail Cycle Shelter The FalcoSail cycle shelter offers an aesthetical attractive cycle shelter whilst boasting a solid construction and great design lines. The FalcoSail cycle shelter can accommodate up to 10 bikes, however like all Falco cycle shelters, the FalcoSail is modular in design enabling a cycle shelter to be built up to house any number of cycles in various combinations. The cycle shelter also provides alternative cost effective solutions and can be used as a smoking shelter, waiting shelter, buggy shelter or storage shelter. For more information about the FalcoSail cycle shelter, or any other product from our cycle shelter range, please contact our helpful sales team on (01538) 380080.

A radical new urban development at the old Tobacco factory in Laren, Holland, required Falco to create a cycle shelter with a green roof in order to blend in within the surrounding courtyard theme. Using the popular FalcoLok cycle shelter with attractive hardwood cladding, Falco produced an aesthetically eye-catching cycle shelter that both complemented the traditional courtyard design and provided secure cycle parking for the local residents. The architects originally contacted Falco in May and expressed the desire for the green roof FalcoLok cycle shelter to be customised in order to meet this unique requirement. The images attached shows the completed cycle shelter well at home within it’s surroundings. Not only does the cycle shelter provide a secure area to park bicycles, but the reverse of the shelter has been modified in order to provide wooden seating for the residents to enjoy. But the truly remarkable aspect of the shelter lies within the green roof that has been customised to accommodate a roof lining of sedum. The sedum roof is the main aspect within the courtyard and creates a really relaxed and natural atmosphere as well as being an environmentally friendly feature. Over the last 50 years, Falco have gained extensive experience in working at project level in collaboration with architects, quantity surveyors and estimators to design project specific cycle parking and street furniture products. Please contact Falco’s sales team for more information on our cycle parking product range to see what we can do for you! FalcoLok Cycle Shelter The FalcoLok store is a very versatile range of cycle shelters providing a lockable secure store in a modular range and can be supplied in 2,500mm, 3000mm or 5000mm modules, up to any size. Useful for storing a wide range of items such as; cycles, equipment, bins etc. The FalcoLok cycle shelter is a robust and vandal resistant utilitarian product but in a great design. Available in a range of cladding – hardwood slats, corrugated aluzinc sheets, pierced steel, Trespa or wire mesh, the FalcoLok cycle shelter is a great addition to any design scheme. For more information about the FalcoLok cycle shelter store, or any other product from our cycle shelter collection, please contact our sales team on (01538) 380080.

Cyclists at the John Pollock Centre were delighted to receive their new cycle shelter from Falco! A requirement for a new cycle shelter became apparent as a way of encouraging more visitors and employees to travel to the centre by bike. The cycle shelter has been equipped with a Falco Toaster cycle rack which can securely accommodate up to 10 bicycles. Visitors to the centre can now be reassured that their cycles are securely parked in a sheltered environment. The images attached shows happy employees of the centre welcoming the new cycle shelter addition! FalcoQuarter Cycle Shelter The FalcoQuarter cycle shelter is one of our most cost effective cycle shelter solutions and stands out due to its robust yet aesthetic design. Based upon simplicity, the FalcoQuarter cycle shelter provides a very robust specification and can be used for all applications including; cycle shelter, waiting shelter, storage shelter, smoking shelter, teen shelter or even sports dug out! The FalcoQuarter is a modular shelter available in a wide range of options with bays in 2m, 3m, 4m and 5m variants enabling any size of shelter to be created. The simple design lines mean that the cycle shelter can look inconspicuous if necessary by blending in with all surroundings. The cycle shelter is hot-dip galvanised to BS EN ISO 1461 as standard, meaning complete resistance to rust and can be powder coated in any of the 192 standard RAL colours to enhance durability or to match a corporate colour. For more information about the FalcoQuarter cycle shelter or any other product from our cycle shelter collection, please contact our sales team on (01538) 380080.