The World's Coolest Car Parks
John Hill
23. July 2018
Garagenatelier Car Park in Herdern, Switzerland, by Peter Kunz Architektur (All photos courtesy of DesignCurial)
DesignCurial and Looking4.com held an online poll to find the most amazing car park architecture. After thousands of votes they unveiled three winners from the shortlist of ten projects – from Amsterdam to Seattle.
Architects – this writer, at least – have a love-hate relationship with car parks. Cars spew carbon, take up too much space on the road, and most parking garages are hideous, utilitarian structures built for efficiency rather than appearances. But well thought out structures, such as those here, can be pleasing additions to cityscapes – all the while taking cars off the streets.
Click on an image to view the projects as a slideshow or head over to DesignCurial for more information on the winners and shortlist.
First Place: Quick Parking Morelli Car Park in Naples, Italy, by Kingdom Architects and Planners (Photo: GruppoMade.com)
Second Place: AZ Sint-Lucas Car Park in Ghent, Belgium, by Abscis Architecten (Photo: Dennis Desmet)
Third Place: Victoria Gate Multi Storey in Leeds, England, by ACME
RAI Convention Center in Amsterdam by Benthem Crouwel Architects (Photo: Jannes Linders)
Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc in Belgium by Modulo Architects & De Jong Gortemaker Algra Architects (Photo: Lieven van Landschoot)
2KM3 at Saint Gervais in Mont Blanc, France, by various artists (Photo: Jean Yves Raffort)
Sinking Ship Multi Storey in Seattle, WA, USA, designer unknown
