Designed out of modular units, Loop de Loop can be easily modified to accommodate different scales of needs at site. The Outer Loop is constructed from a series of hot galvanized and polyester powder coated modular arch-shaped frames in 1.5’’ steel plates, reinforced by a cover in 0.6” thick polycarbonate sheet and another series of 1.5’’ steel plates as horizontal support. Each framework consists of one 10’ tall full arch and one 8’ tall half arch. Covered under the polycarbonate sheet, such combination allows ample space within the bike shed and protects the users from the violent Houston rain in a graceful, efficient and structurally safe way. Rainwater can be either distributed towards the two ends of the arch or collected in the 0.07” thick shaped gutter profile (positioned between the full arch and the half arch) and carried through the channels directly into the supports. Inspired by the materiality of the new Humanity Building, the Outer Loop ends by a 0.063” perforated aluminum panel, which encloses the structure and offers a billboard space for university announcements, club advertisements, and political agendas.
In response to the Outer Loop and serving its role as bike rack, each module of the Inner Loop is constructed from a 3.5’ tall 1.5’’ steel plate. 4’ clearance is maintained on each side for bike parking and human mobility. Comparing to the existing bike racks on site, our model is concise in its form, easy to be manufactured, compatible with all types of bicycles, and the number of units can be adjusted according to the site. An extra layer of coating can protect the steel from rusting and potentially provide a colorful rainbow view that boosts your mood.
With an estimation of $12,000 budget (not including labor cost), Loop de Loop advocates for a sustainable transportation choice of biking, a formal aesthetics that reflects the campus building environment of Rice University, and a durable typology that can be applied to new locations.
In response to the Outer Loop and serving its role as bike rack, each module of the Inner Loop is constructed from a 3.5’ tall 1.5’’ steel plate. 4’ clearance is maintained on each side for bike parking and human mobility. Comparing to the existing bike racks on site, our model is concise in its form, easy to be manufactured, compatible with all types of bicycles, and the number of units can be adjusted according to the site. An extra layer of coating can protect the steel from rusting and potentially provide a colorful rainbow view that boosts your mood.
With an estimation of $12,000 budget (not including labor cost), Loop de Loop advocates for a sustainable transportation choice of biking, a formal aesthetics that reflects the campus building environment of Rice University, and a durable typology that can be applied to new locations.
