The Collaboration Between Three Architects: Nightclub into a Bicycle Shop

One of the nightclubs in the commercial district of Innsbruck, Austria, has now been converted into a two-story bicycle shop named Bogen 131. This is a renovation project undertaken by Lukas Fink, Tobias Fink, and David Fink. Departing from their clients who wanted a new space on their old site, the three designers then designed spaces that could accommodate retail spaces, warehouses, and small workshops as facilities offered by the store.

(Façade of Bogen 131)

The three intervened in architecture to create these spaces to realize their clients’ wants and needs. Unlike other renovation projects in general that started with the renovation, Lukas Fink, Tobias Fink, and David Fink started the process by changing the appearance of the façade.

(Entrance to Bogen 131)

The façade of the store, which was previously closed, was remodeled to be more open by placing a single glass door and a large glass window. In addition, they arranged the layout of this two-story building by dividing the zone according to the function of the space. The ground floor is set into a sales area, display area, and bicycle workshop, while the upper floor functions as a bicycle warehouse. The three areas on the ground floor are separated by furniture specifically designed to display bicycle equipment.

(The front area is set to display the bike)

(Ground floor Bogen 131)

Because the warehouse is located on the top floor, these three architects added a cantilever crane to make it easier for store employees to pick up goods from the upper warehouse. The cantilever crane is not only a functional tool but also an attraction for the Bogen 131 because the process of unloading goods from the upper floors is not carried out in the space. The items will be hooked to the cantilever crane and lowered through a double door on the upper floor, which is on the front façade.

(The double door on the top floor serves for cantilever crane access)

(Cantilever crane process unloading goods from the upper warehouse)

Behind it, Lukas Fink, Tobias Fink, and David Fink also gave a creative touch to the design of the Bogen 131. They applied a bright blue color to the façade and the store's identity, which was displayed through yellow fluorescent lights. In addition, they also added concrete chairs painted white to complement the facilities of a retail store. Finally, the bicycle display is arranged with wooden blocks affixed to the white wall. The placement of bicycles is also arranged to start from the largest one on the lower beam, the medium-sized bike in the middle, and the small bike placed on the top beam.

(Concrete seats complement Bogen 131 bicycle shop facilities)

(Some bikes are displayed on wooden blocks attached to the wall)

(Axonometric)