Ledger just redefined the flexible office space model by allowing commuters to "ride their bikes directly to their office doors, even if they're five stories up." The revolutionary building was designed in collaboration between Rojkind Arquitectos, Callaghan Horiuchi, and Marlon Blackwell Architects.
The bikeable workspace relates to "northwest Arkansas’s burgeoning status as the mountain biking capital of the country." The floorplan will certainly encourage people to commute by bicycle which is both positive for the environment and one's wellbeing.
Individuals can get into the building via a ramp at the back of the building and zigzag their way up. The incline is "a manageable 5% grade" which ensures a greater degree of accessibility. The ramp also allows for the establishment of terraces outside the flexible office space.
Bikeable Office Buildings
Ledger is a New Flexible Office Space in Bentonville, Arkansas
Trend Themes
1. Bikeable Office Spaces - Revolutionizing office spaces by allowing commuters to easily ride their bikes up to five stories high.
2. Sustainable Commuting - Encouraging sustainable and eco-friendly commuting with a focus on wellbeing.
3. Inclusive Architecture - Providing greater accessibility for all through the use of a manageable ramp with a 5% grade.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - Opportunity to integrate inclusive and sustainable design features into new and existing buildings.
2. Real Estate - Disruptive potential in the market by transforming buildings to be more accessible and eco-friendly.
3. Sustainability and Green Living - Opportunity to promote environmentally-friendly commuting alternatives and sustainable design.