10 of the world's most desirable parking lots.
(Baonghean.vn) - In developing cities, including Vietnam, the pressure of static traffic is weighing heavily on infrastructure, thus posing the problem of finding parking spaces in an era of "too many cars, too few parking spaces". Therefore, designers around the world are constantly exploring and innovating to create parking lots that are both practical and aesthetically pleasing.
1.A 20-story cylindrical parking tower in Germany.
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| The Germans are not only proud of their world-class highway system, but they have also built incredibly modern parking facilities. A prime example is the 20-story cylindrical parking tower with a capacity of 800 cars located in Autostadt Park, Wolfsburg – a Volkswagen-themed park that includes a car museum, a passenger car factory, and more. |
2. Environmentally friendly parking lots in Brazil
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| As more and more people become concerned about environmental issues, companies and architects are also starting to consider ideas for clean energy parking lots. These parking lots are equipped with solar panels to provide electricity for operation and lighting. A notable example is the idea from Baita Bueno Design Company (Brazil), which proposes a solar-powered parking system where cars are parked vertically. |
3.Parking lot on Lincoln Road, Florida, USA
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| This is a work by the renowned architectural firm Herzog & de Meuron. The total cost to build this stunning parking garage on Lincoln Road reached $70 million. The garage can accommodate 300 cars and is situated next to a concrete building. On top of the parking garage is a shopping area and restaurant, allowing diners to enjoy their meals while admiring the view below. |
4.Parking lot on Umihotaru Island in Tokyo, Japan
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| This parking lot is located on an artificial island called Umihotaru, which means "sea firefly" in Japanese. More than just a parking area, it has become a tourist attraction. After passing through Japan's longest underwater tunnel, visitors can enjoy beautiful views from the parking lot. Furthermore, the Umihotaru parking lot also houses shops, cafes, and art galleries. |
5. Automated parking in Dubai
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| Never imagine wealthy Middle Eastern tycoons parking their own cars. Therefore, Dubai needs an automated parking garage to serve its elite. This is the world's largest automated parking garage, capable of handling 250 cars per hour and holding 765 vehicles. The cars are automatically parked side-by-side to maximize space efficiency. |
6.Smart parking lot at Baltimore-Washington International Airport, USA
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| When you arrive at the smart parking lot at Baltimore-Washington International Airport, you won't need to waste time searching for an empty space. Green arrows will point you precisely to the parking spot. The 13,200-space parking lot is equipped with electronic sensors to detect if a car is parked there. The data is then transmitted to a computer system and displayed as a green arrow. |
7. Parking on barges in Sweden
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| Built on a barge, the design of the floating parking garage ensures it blends seamlessly with the central port of Gothenburg (Sweden). With a capacity of 400 vehicles, this unique garage can also be moved to another location if required. |
8. Parking lot of a disused theater in the US.
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| The Michigan Theatre (Detroit, USA) was once a bustling theater bathed in the shimmering light of crystal chandeliers and marble sculptures. But the site was erased from the cultural map when developers realized it would blend perfectly with the adjacent buildings. Thus, the Michigan Theatre was transformed into a three-story parking garage with a capacity of 160 cars. |
9. Parking lot on Charles Street (Sheffield, England)
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| The building is characterized by its irregularly shaped, geometric wall sections at different angles, giving it a unique and distinctive appearance. It offers 520 parking spaces spread across 10 floors. |
10.Veranda parking lot (Rotterdam, Netherlands)
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| The parking lot has space for 650 cars, and also includes space for shops and restaurants. The building is not only attractive from the outside, but its interior design is also very impressive. The parking space is divided evenly into four underground levels and four above-ground levels, with the ground floor reserved for shops and businesses. |
Kim Ngoc
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