The parking garage: a loveless structure as necessary as it is unpopular. It can be easy for the architecture to reflect the unfancied nature, but sometimes, amidst all the mediocrity, beautiful design shines through.
Airport parking site Looking4.com has relaunched their award for the World’s Coolest Car Park, first published in 2013, that showcases some of the most innovative parking structures from around the world. Below is the 10 building shortlist—which one do you think deserves to take home the award?
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The Most Innovative Parking Structures From Around the World
https://www.archdaily.com/896569/the-most-innovative-parking-structures-from-around-the-worldTom Dobbins
Parking Garage Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc / de Jong Gortemaker Algra + Modulo architects
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Architects: Modulo architects, de Jong Gortemaker Algra Architects
- Year: 2016
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Manufacturers: Jansen, Saint-Gobain, Maccaferri, Mennens, Novenco
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Professionals: ELLYPS, Delens-Cit Blaton-Thiran
https://www.archdaily.com/867487/parking-garage-cliniques-universitaires-saint-luc-de-jong-gortemaker-algra-plus-modulo-architectsValentina Villa
New technical institute – ECAM – Site UCL / / MODULO Architects - KhôZé Architecture
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Architects: MODULO Architects - KhôZé Architecture
- Area: 13718 m²
- Year: 2007
https://www.archdaily.com/250236/new-technical-institute-ecam-site-ucl-modulo-architects-khoze-architectureNico Saieh