Nola has contributed to furnishing Hamntorget - a new social meeting place along Årstaviken promenade in Södermalm, Stockholm.
Bicycle environment for sustainable cities and an economic restart
2020–05–19
The cycling season is in full swing. A green restart of the economy requires new solutions in bicycle infrastructure, for healthier cities and a more sustainable society. Nola advocates more frequent and more secure parking solutions for the increasing number of cyclists. As well as better sustainability and aesthetics for bicycle products in the urban environment, which affects us all.
Seagull bicycle shelter, designed by Kristofer Hansén. Photo: Lasse Olsson
Investment in green infrastructure
Investment in bicycle infrastructure is very profitable for society. It results in a healthier population, a healthier environment and better traffic conditions. The number of cyclists in big cities is increasing every year, with an increasing number of bicycle commuters, especially in Sweden's biggest cities. Although many people are working from home this spring, bicycles are clearly viewed as a fantastic transport tool for the city, something which increases demand for a sustainable bicycle infrastructure and for more sustainable and aesthetic bicycle products in the urban environment.
There are currently several different initiatives that are taking society in the right direction, such as The Green Deal. A plan to make the EU economy sustainable by turning climate and environmental transformations into policy opportunities. On the initiative of the Swedish Energy Agency and KTH, there is also Viable Cities- the largest investment to date in Sweden into research and innovation for smart and sustainable cities.
Ahead of a green restart, it is interesting to look at the facts from the city of Stockholm; such as that 80 percent of Stockholmers live less than 30 minutes by bicycle from their workplace. Within 15 kilometers of Stockholm Central Station, a bicycle is usually faster than a car in rush hour traffic. In Stockholm City alone, SEK 20 billion will be invested in bicycle infrastructure before 2022. It is therefore important to invest in well-considered, sustainable, aesthetically pleasing bicycle solutions that benefit the city, the environment and its inhabitants.
Cycling solutions for good bicycle infrastructure
Nola is working continuously to develop the cycling environment. Quality and environment, form and function go hand in hand. Nola has a wide range of solutions to meet the great demand for bicycle parking. Sustainable materials with surface treatment that is gentle on both the surfaces of the bike and on the environment. Bicycle stands with lighting that create safer solutions when it's dark. Bicycle shelters and stands that can be fixed in place, creating order in the urban environment. A safe, aesthetic and orderly bicycle environment, combined with high quality and a long product life, results in healthy cities.
Blenda bicycle stand with a light designed by Blenda design, is a robust and simple bicycle stand for secure locking, maintenance-free material, and environmentally assessed. Blenda is available with an integrated LED light, which facilitates parking and provides security in the immediate environment. Photo: Jann Lipka
Hook bicycle stand experiments with the visual experience of a bicycle stand and serves as a space-forming element in the urban environment.
Ekeberg bicycle stand, design by Klock & Sæther, provides easy to use secure bike parking and the bikes are stored in a practical and orderly way in the environment.
Fler nyheter
2020
Architects Liljewall installed Nola’s Blenda bike stands in the concourse outside Stockholm's iconic Tomteboda building, an architectural landmark. As Blenda’s integrated LED lighting units show cyclists where to insert locks, they light up the surroundings for pedestrians too.
A former car park has been refurbished and transformed into a social and safe meeting place for residents in Fittja.
The Sigill park bench is designed to withstand the harsh Nordic climate and satisfy the demands for sustainable production and materials.
The Gällivarebänk is designed as a flexible modular system that can be easily varied and adapted to different needs.
Nola is launching a brand new digital planning tool for the Korg furniture system. The tool makes it possible to spatially create and test ideas and solutions according to your specific requirements.
The classic park bench for Kungsträdgården was developed in 1998, based on an older model in cast iron and painted pine. This park bench is currently in production again.
Nola strikes a blow for healthy urban environments. Outdoor training at attractive outdoor gyms should be a natural feature of the cityscape and should be included right from the planning stage of urban development.
Designed by Malmström Edström and 02 Landscape Architects, the Viva urban housing development won the prestigious Kaspar Salin architecture award. Nola’s Hjorthhagen furniture group was chosen for the site’s landscaped gardens and community areas.
Nola will showcase new designs at the 2020 edition of the Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair from 4 - 8 Feb 2020. This year, you’ll find us on stand A11: 19, as well as at a few other Stockholm Design Week events throughout the week.
Nola has long worked towards both social and environmental sustainability and at this year's edition of the Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair, the latest steps in the work towards a better future are being presented.