Artistic Bike Racks
In collaboration with the WBNA and support from the BPDA, AFH designed three stainless steel bike racks and installed two of each design in strategic locations along West Broadway in South Boston, known locally as “Southie.” Driven by the City’s vision of a space enhanced by sustainable goals, thoughtful transportation, and arts and culture, the “Hi Southie” design brands the neighborhood and welcomes visitors.
Client
West Broadway Neighborhood Association (WBNA), Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA)
Locations
Along West Broadway in South Boston
Dimensions
32"x36"
Studios
3D Design
In partnership with Boston College, Brighton Main Streets, the Allston Brighton Community Development Corporation and some volunteer community members, AFH designed, fabricated and installed a series of functional, artistic bike racks for the Brighton streetscape. The eight racks not only celebrate notions of the socio-historic story of the Brighton community, but also enhance the public realm as vehicles of public art and expression.
Client
Boston Planning and Development Agency via the Boston College Neighborhood Improvement Fund
Dimensions
32"x36"
Studios
3D Design
Designed and fabricated four bike racks that artistically brand a heavily traveled area of “The Fenway.” The designs serve not only as functional street furniture/security for bicyclists, but also as sculptural art that celebrates the neighborhood as a destination for activity and commerce. The racks are strategically situated in the vibrant Brookline Avenue/Boylston Street corridor.
Client
Boston Planning & Development Agency and Samuels & Associates
Location
The Fenway, Boston MA
Dimensions
5.6'x0.67"x2.5'
Studios
3D Design
In collaboration with Allston community organizations—Allston Village Main Streets and Allston—Brighton Community Development Corporation, designed four unique bike rack designs and fabricated and installed 16 racks in strategic locations around Allston. The designs are driven by the City’s vision of a space enhanced by sustainable goals, thoughtful transportation, and arts and culture.
Client
Boston Planning and Development Agency via the Harvard-Allston Public Realm Flexible Fund
Locations
Various locations, Allston, MA
Dimensions
32"x36"
Studios
3D Design
Designed, fabricated, and installed four artistic bike racks along Washington Street in collaboration with the community organization Washington Gateway Main Street. The design was inspired by the iron filigree embellishments found on the street’s historic architecture.
Client
Washington Gateway Main Street
Location
Washington Street, South End, MA
Dimensions
3’10” x 5/16” x 3’2”
Studios
3D Design