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Bicycle hotel, Asker

Easily accessible and safe bicycle parking will make the bike a natural choice for commuters in Asker.

Architect: Mmw arkitekter as
Published 18 Jan, 2016
 
The bicycle hotel is aimed at commuters and connects two levels of traffic.

The bicycle hotel is aimed at commuters and connects two levels of traffic.

The bicycle hotel is aimed at commuters and connects two levels of traffic.

Lower level with subscription access.

Lower entrance from the square.

The upper entrance, open access.

Inside the bicycle hotel, upper level.

Upper level plan.

Long section

Site plan.

Facade details. Vertical section at parapet.

Facade details. Vertical and horizontal fastening of brackets.

Completion: 2016

Address:
Asker stasjon, Asker

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Photo:
Nils Petter Dale, Jonathan Sol Sergio

Bicycle hotels are primarily meant to encourage commuters to transfer to bicycles and public transport, but this one at Asker station is also open to general cyclists. The two-storey form mediates between the square and the adjacent office building. The top level, accessible by ramp is free and open to all, while the bottom level is controlled-access and only available by subscription. It also has simple bicycle maintenance facilities. The façade is made up of anodised aluminium sheets, with a pattern derived from ash bark – a reference to the municipal emblem.