Bicycle Outpost

The Bicycle Outpost is a prototype that explores infrastructure for cyclist by providing amenities regarding maintenance, repairs, and education.  The Outpost is mobile and dimensioned so it can move between various indoor and outdoor locations.  

Images and Plans

Gallery
Plans

Technical Description

The construct provides tools, air pump, built-in bicycle stand, photo-luminescent paint, and vending machine for patch-kits and lights.  Fabrication techniques of CNC milling plywood allowed for easy fabrication and assembly in a single day.  

Facts

Students
Michael McDowel, Elvin Chan, Do Hyun, Manasi Punde, Alex Snyder, Will Fu, Denise Palluzzo
Client
Parsons The Design Workshop
Nicholas Brinen
Financing
Research Grant
The New School Green Fund Research Grant

Academic Discipline(s)
Architecture
6 Students
Academic Level(s)
3rd Year and 4th year
Academic Facts

Site / Structure Dimension
3 feet 6 inches wide x 2 feet depth x 6 feet tall
Budget
Material
3000 €
Labour
0 €
Periods
Project Start
05/2013
Discipline
Architecture
Transportation of Skill
Building Practice | Social & Humanitarian
Project Context
Urban
Function
Traffic Infrastructure
Construction Methods/Techniques
Prefabrication | Digital Fabrication
Architizer A+ Finalist