Materials

The Bike Store is mainly made out of six key materials

The set of applied materials is extremely widely spread, so one can meet it everywhere

Similar materials set in a cafe

Brushed steel triangles cover two sides of the store, creating the chaotic and intriguing pattern of the building décor

Scratches on the triangles have different orientations. As a result, each triangle reflects the sun light in its own unique way. The triangles come together like pixels, where we perceive various shades of the colour grey.

In the night time orientations of scratches can be clearly seen

The Bike Store (night view)

Transparent plastic covers the left and right walls and ceiling of the structure, creating the interior space and allowing light to pass through it. This means the interior space is lit from natural sunlight, which corresponds with the architect’s environmentally friendly philosophy.

Plywood covers the two facades and is a cheap construction material

Wood is the main material used, it supports the building's structure, joins all materials together and blends in with the sorroundings

Construction steel is used as a key structural material to support/carry the load of the building

The Structure sits on stone flooring, as does the entire square.

The key linking material is wood (wooden beams), which join the majority of all the materials and parts of the structure, with the help of screws and bolts.

Wood and plastic are the most notable materials in terms of the visual covered surface.