Trans´matorn bicycle park in Asker
2020.08.03 15:07
Trans´matorn bicycle park is located in the centre of Heggedal and is an active and visible example of Asker as a bicycle town.
Developer
Asker kommune
Municipality
Asker
Architect
Jens Jensen
Status
Completed (2015)
Project description
The purpose of the bicycle park is to give children and young people an arena to both play and build their cycling skills in a safe environment. The park helps kids to develop improved awareness on traffic safety, it contributes to good public health and strengthens the cycling culture in the town. The park offers a variety of activities from bike play to traffic lessons, bike trails, winter activities, recreation and meeting places. It is available year-round.
Low carbon strategies
Environmentally-friendly materials
Material re-use plan: local materials
Proximity to Heggedal train station and bus stops/public transit availability from the schools in the town
Proximity to Heggedal centre and its residential areas
The project Transmator´n originates from the competition entry “SykkelLek” that won third prize in the competition “Get a bike. Break free!”. The team behind the project was Jens Jensen and his son Nilas Jensen Bull.
Project Information
PROJECT DETAILS
| Address: | Heggedal sentrum |
| Municipality: | Asker |
| Status: | Completed (2015) |
| Project type: | Landscaping |
| Function/building type: | Park |
| Competition form: | Open concept competition |
PROJECT TEAM
| Client: | Asker kommune |
| Architect: | Jens Jensen |
| Main contractor: | Martin Rønning |
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