Artistic Bike Racks

  • In collaboration with the WBNA and support from the BPDA, AFH designed three stainless steel bike racks and installed two of each design in strategic locations along West Broadway in South Boston, known locally as “Southie.” Driven by the City’s vision of a space enhanced by sustainable goals, thoughtful transportation, and arts and culture, the “Hi Southie” design brands the neighborhood and welcomes visitors.

    Client

    West Broadway Neighborhood Association (WBNA), Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA)

    Locations

    Along West Broadway in South Boston

    Dimensions

    32"x36"

    Studios

    3D Design

  • In partnership with Boston College, Brighton Main Streets, the Allston Brighton Community Development Corporation and some volunteer community members, AFH designed, fabricated and installed a series of functional, artistic bike racks for the Brighton streetscape. The eight racks not only celebrate notions of the socio-historic story of the Brighton community, but also enhance the public realm as vehicles of public art and expression.

    Client

    Boston Planning and Development Agency via the Boston College Neighborhood Improvement Fund

    Dimensions

    32"x36"

    Studios

    3D Design

  • Designed and fabricated four bike racks that artistically brand a heavily traveled area of “The Fenway.” The designs serve not only as functional street furniture/security for bicyclists, but also as sculptural art that celebrates the neighborhood as a destination for activity and commerce. The racks are strategically situated in the vibrant Brookline Avenue/Boylston Street corridor.

    Client

    Boston Planning & Development Agency and Samuels & Associates

    Location

    The Fenway, Boston MA

    Dimensions

    5.6'x0.67"x2.5'

    Studios

    3D Design

  • In collaboration with Allston community organizations—Allston Village Main Streets and Allston—Brighton Community Development Corporation, designed four unique bike rack designs and fabricated and installed 16 racks in strategic locations around Allston. The designs are driven by the City’s vision of a space enhanced by sustainable goals, thoughtful transportation, and arts and culture.

    Client

    Boston Planning and Development Agency via the Harvard-Allston Public Realm Flexible Fund

    Locations

    Various locations, Allston, MA

    Dimensions

    32"x36"

    Studios

    3D Design

  • Designed, fabricated, and installed four artistic bike racks along Washington Street in collaboration with the community organization Washington Gateway Main Street. The design was inspired by the iron filigree embellishments found on the street’s historic architecture.

    Client

    Washington Gateway Main Street

    Location

    Washington Street, South End, MA

    Dimensions

    3’10” x 5/16” x 3’2”

    Studios

    3D Design

Thank you to our supporters, including:

The Lynch Foundation
National Endowment for the Arts
Sustaining Grants - Cummings Foundation - Cummings Foundation
State Street
John Hancock - MLK Scholars
Stavros Niarchos Foundation
Mass Cultural Council
NEFA
The Wilson Sheehan Foundation
Wellington Management
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Ann Theodore Foundation
edvestors - Driving Change in Urban Schools