# Bike-Friendly Apartment Complexes Sweden's Cykelhust Complex Was Designed for Bikers By Ell Smith | Published 2017-11-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cykelhust References: [psfk](https://www.psfk.com/2017/11/apartment-designed-for-cycling-enthusiasts.html) & [ohboy.se](https://ohboy.se/en/home/) Cykelhust is an apartment complex opening in Malmö, Sweden which was designed to accommodate residents who bike as their preferred method of transportation. The complex is equipped with everything a cyclist needs, from wider elevators, to in-suite bike storage and a bike-specific parking garage, in lieu of a car garage. In addition, this bike-friendly housing unit was built only five minutes from the city's train station, eliminating any need for one to own a car. If individuals decide to go shopping, they can rent a cargo bicycle, which offers optimal in-bike storage that's perfect for carrying bags or groceries. Cykelhust, which translates to 'bicycle house,' contains 55 apartments and is attached to the OhBoy hotel. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Bike-friendly Housing:** Designing housing complexes that cater to the needs of cyclists, from storage solutions to parking facilities. - **Car-free Living:** Creating residential spaces that encourage alternative transportation methods and eliminate the need for car ownership. - **Cargo Bicycle Rentals:** Offering rental services for cargo bicycles to provide convenient and eco-friendly transportation options for shopping and everyday needs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Real Estate:** Innovation opportunities for developers to create sustainable and bike-friendly residential complexes. - **Transportation:** Opportunities for transportation companies to invest in infrastructure and services that support bike-centric urban living. - **Hospitality:** Collaborations between hotels and bike-focused developments to offer enhanced amenities for bike travelers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Cargo-Ready Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargorida.md) - [Swedish E-Bike Startups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vassla-pedal.md) - [Sleek Bicycle Store Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicycle-store.md) - [Architectural Midcentury Bike Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draken-bicycle-stand.md) - [Multifunctional Circular Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eve-park.md) - [Underwater Bicycling Parking Lots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centraal-station.md) - [Underwater Bicycle Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ijboulevard.md) - [Self-Sufficient E-Bike Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebike-trailer.md) - [Modular Accessory Urban E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pendler-ebike.md)