Case Studies

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.

The new state of the art cycle canopies installed at the University of West Scotland provide students with secure cycle parking for up to a massive 90 bikes! The requirement for a dedicated cycle parking facility at the Ayr campus became apparent due to the increasing volume of students travelling to university by bike, but found a lack of parking facilities. The FalcoGamma cycle shelter was the product identified to meet this requirement due to its large span and sleek gull wing design, which was easily capable of accommodating the mass amount of bicycle spaces required. The images attached shows the attractive FalcoGamma cycle shelter powder coated in black with below ground Sheffield stands. Falco are completing more and more projects for universities across the UK and have a complete range of cycle parking and street furniture products designed for education and training establishments. From design to manufacture and installation Falco provide a complete cycle parking and street furniture service. FalcoGamma Cycle Shelter A design characteristic for this model is the central column that evolves into two gull wing upward facing branches. The name Gamma was chosen because, when viewed from the side, the shape of the cycle shelter looks like the Greek letter gamma and underlines the design statement that we wanted to make with this new shelter. The new FalcoGamma shelter is available in both double sided and single sided versions. Cycle Shelter Dimensions The new FalcoGamma cycle shelter is an elegant addition to the constantly evolving Falco cycle shelter range. Width: 4000 mm Depth: 1910 mm Height: 2180 mm Head height: 2100 mm For more information about the FalcoGamma cycle shelter or any other product from our cycle shelter collection, please contact our helpful sales team on (01538) 380080.

Canopy System for Tesco in Shoreham, via main contractor Kier Regional. The requirement was to provide a continuous canopy system of over 100m on two sides of the building to cover a number of facilities including; cycles, motor cycles, shopping trolleys and children’s games. Utilising the FalcoSpan shelter system, the brief also required an integral gutter which was connected into the building’s main drainage system. The canopy was galvanized and then powder coated to match the Tesco scheme.

Installed at Fenton Manor Sports Complex, the FalcoSpan series of canopies offer great flexibility when providing an uncomplicated weather shelter. This exceptionally attractive and open shelter is useful as a smoking shelter, walkways, canopies, cycle shelter and general waiting areas. 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 FalcoSpan is also available with optional side panels made of safety glass to provide great weather protection whilst allowing maximum visibility. At Fenton Manor, the FalcoSpan provides a stylish yet exceptionally effective cycle canopy which blends with the centre design scheme perfectly.

Falco have recently been working closely with the architects BDP’s Glasgow Office to provide a solution to their canopy requirements at the second largest shopping centre in Scotland - the new Union Square development in Aberdeen. They were looking for a design led solution to provide multiple use shelters to house cycle parking, ticket machines and also to act as a public weather shelter. BDP chose Falco’s Triangle canopy because of its style, versatility and robust manufacture. Canopy for the second largest shopping centre The Union Square Aberdeen shopping centre has become the second largest shopping centre in Scotland and Falco’s own highly skilled installers worked to very tight deadlines to ensure completion ready for the opening of the shopping centre. Falco installed the Triangle design canopies with glass roof and rear walls for added light to meet the requirements of the client. Falco also supplied Triangle-30 stands in stainless steel underneath the Triangle canopies as well as installing Cima Litter bins from our partners, City Design. Canopies for ticket machines The contract also included the supply of 2 Mini Spok shelters to house existing ticket machines on the side of the main shopping centre building. The opening of the shopping centre proved a great success when 60,000 people arrived for the first day. More about the Triangle canopy The Triangle canopy brings the familiar design led ‘triangle’ theme to the fore and uses a range of materials including stainless steel and powder coated galvanised steel with roof cladding options of aluzinc or safety glass. The aesthetic strengths of the design of the Triangle canopy are matched by high functionality. The canopy incorporates integrated gutters with rainwater being channelled inside the structure and discharged at ground level. Additionally, lighting can be incorporated into the central panel of the Triangle canopy with opaque acrylic covering.