Heklucht by Himom
by Lloyd Alter, Toronto on 06.20.07
It was intended as an art project by Studio HiMom in the new neighbourhood of Ypenburg in the Netherlands;
Eight products will be placed in front of eight houses. The goal of the project is to stimulate an interaction between neighbours, while pumping up the tyres of their bicycles. The hurdle is made out of polished stainless steel. Because of this, it shines like a jewel on the grey pavement.
Beautiful and functional, it would make a statement where I live and have to carry fifty cents around for the air pumps at gas stations: Air is free.
from Josh Spear: "what about the functionality and maintenance of our precious rides? Netherlands based design studio Himom, the team of Jeroen Bruls and Krijn Christiaansen, have answered this question with the combination bike stand and pump, the Heklucht. The stainless steel construction lends to its durability while the polished steel exterior shines brightly against the dull, grey of city sidewalks. The Heklucht is a perfect combination of design and functionality, and although originally conceived only as an art project, it most certainly has a place in our urban lives!" ::Heklucht via ::Eco-Geek
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Air is indeed free. Compressing it, is not.
Great idea, and beautiful symmetry! What a unique way to bring convenience to cyclists, and combine it with luxury!
Also a pretty darn good stimulant for non-cyclists. Might encourage them to see the beauty in it.
Not sure I would consider it beautiful, either. I guess beauty really is in the eye of the beholder.
Many people commute by bike to the trainstations, the small town in which I live has a bike parking for about 1200 bikes. A short while ago a heklucht was placed at the entrance, very handy, because there is always someone whose tire is flat, or soft.
I like the design, simple and easy, but very useful.