Nicholas Kirk Architects
Nicholas Kirk Architects
Nicholas Kirk Architects were proud to work with Bikeworks and Jeremy Foster Architects (as Foster Kirk) to create their new HQ and Inclusive Cycling Centre at the heart of the Olympic Park, Stratford, East London.With bespoke joinery expertly crafted by Constructive and Co and the fit-out by Sara Int, FKA as lead designer and CA have delivered an eye-catching fit-out that provides dedicated office and workshop space for an essential community charity.
The new Bikeworks hub is located opposite the Velodrome, the spiritual home of British cycling. Innovative features bring delight and function to the project, such as ‘The Penknife’ - a flexible storage wall containing shelving, desk space and a unique curved door and ‘The Gantry’ - a movable soffit containing power, lighting and storage.
Start: February 2021
Completion: July 2023
Client: Bikeworks
Architect: Foster Kirk
MEP Services: Skelly and Couch
Contractor: Sara Int
Joinery: Constructive and Co
Metalwork: MorFab
Photography: Agnese Sanvito
Glazing: Unique Window Systems Ltd
Building Control: Stroma
Planning authority: LLDC
This is the sprocket to adjust the postion of the Bikeworks lighting gantry. Here is a video to show it working.