Concept Way to Roll CITY BIKES store offers old charm bicycles fully re-engineered to provide the highest comfort in getting around the city. This store is not only a source of bikes that will get you off of the beaten path, but it specializes in custom built models, with almost endless possibilities to create your own design. From bolts to bars – this place is for those who love to ride - in style. The store is designed to promote interactive environment where each customer finds inspiration, advice and tools to create an ideal bicycle that answers both functional and aesthetical demands of each individual. The store’s layout has a boutique feel, showcasing few models to draw inspiration from and encouraging one to create his/her own dream bike. Logo is derived from abstracted handlebars resembling a flying bird which carries a message – be free & follow your own path – that’s the way to roll.
Design solution to Embrace: Individuality Innovative Engineering Dynamic Movement Old time bicycles
Floor Plan I. The ground level consists of a “Tune-up Area� right by the entry, where one can get his/her bike in shape while waiting. Sales area in the center showcases 8 women bikes on the right and 8 men bikes on the left. There are 4 computer stations (on each of the outer columns) where one can built his/her custom bike in virtual reality. Cash-wrap on the back wall is situated by the elevator which is used for bringing merchandise from the storage located along the East wall and expanding through both floors (see section). Staircase on the left leads downstairs for additional merchandise and services.
FLOOR PLAN STREET LEVEL
Floor Plan II. Upon reaching the basement level one passes a large display showcasing various accessories (such as bells, baskets, locks and helmets); Sales area on each side of the centralized circulation path showcases again 8 men and 8 women bicycles. Register in the center belongs to an Assembly Area, where specified parts get assembled together to built custom bicycles. Storage Area is adjacent and open to the Assembly Area for an easy access. Space beneath staircase houses Employees Locker Room with a Restroom across the hallway. A second means of egress exit is located on the south-west corner of the building. All boxed merchandise is brought down from the street level on the custom designed metal slide running along the staircase.
FLOOR PLAN BASEMENT LEVEL
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RCP I.
There are three levels of ceiling heights within the space. Existing 13’-6” ceiling height is lowered in the central area to 12’-6”. Storage Area and major part of the Stair Area has double height ceiling that reaches to 28’-0” in height. There are three types of lighting: Ambient light comes from above of the recessed central element and brings general warm light into the space. Track lighting consists of Ceramic Metal Halide adjustable lamps that deliver both accent and flood lighting and are targeted onto the merchandise and designed wall surfaces. Pendant light above the cash wrap brings sparkle light and visual interest to the area.
REFLECTED CEILING PLAN @ STREET LEVEL
RCP II.
The central recessed element is inspired by an engineered invention of Electra Bicycles, which will be the pre-dominant merchandise sold here. The Electra Bicycle co. adjusted the traditional cruiser ergonomics to make every ride as comfortable as possible. The key is an elegant upright riding position combined with the right amount of forward pedaling and ergonomic swept-back handlebars. The central element carries the inspiration through it’s dynamic angle and void logo cut-outs that allow for illumination from the fluorescent light fixtures above.
REFLECTED CEILING PLAN @ BASEMENT LEVEL
COLORED GLASS
Section I. Free-standing double story high partition is made of blue, red, and sepia colored glass panels inset within a raw metal frame. Blue symbolizing sky, outdoors and having a calming effect is contrasted with rich red which symbolizes energy, strength and passion. Sepia being a brown with tinge of red resembles earthiness and olden times being a tone of antique photographs. Glass may have imprinted images of old cruiser bikes or various bicycle parts to support the store image.
BUILDING SECTION I.
Section II.
Resin panels following the shape of the central element to enclose the light sources above and provide glow to the space. Bicycle parts are stored in boxes of typical size 54”x28”x8”. Bicycles to be stored in double rows on 5 metal shelves that run along the East wall. There are 120 boxed bicycles on each shelf totaling in 600 readily available bicycles/parts in the store. Stored boxes to be reached via two custom designed movable ladders and boxes to be brought down via simple wheel and rope based pulley system. An oversized wooden Display-Storage fixture to showcase bicycle accessories.
BUILDING SECTION II.
Perspective
Materials inspired by traditional bicycle construction materials – metal, wood and leather to be used in raw forms, harmonizing with concrete - an urban architecture typical, raw and simple building material.
OAK WOOD FOR THE RECESSED CEILING ELEMENT
METAL FOR THE GLASS WALL FRAMING
LEATHER UPHOLSTERY FOR THE CASHWRAP FACE
CONCRETE FLOOR WITH METAL INSERTS
EXISTING RUSTED METAL COLUMNS
PERSPECTIVE OF STREET LEVEL CASH WRAP AREA
Faรงade & Locations
Bike Lane
Way to Roll CITY BIKES is to be located at 124 Thompson Street, Soho, NY. This is a strategic location as it lays on an intersection of Bike Route on Thompson Street and Bike Lane on Prince Street. This will allow for an easy access for bikers and a great faรงade exposure into two major bike and retail paths. Proposed Faรงade design will take advantage of such opportunity and open the existing exterior walls with series of large window displays, which will also bring more daylight into the interior. To accommodate incoming bike enthusiasts, there will be 11 custom designed bicycle stands along of each faรงade wall.
EXISTING BUILDING FACADE
LOCATION
Bike Route
Façade Elevations
ELEVATION I – VIEW FROM THE THOMPSON STR Custom designed wire lace fence to be used as shown.
ELEVATION II – VIEW FROM THE PRINCE STR