8 unique parking systems in the world
(Baonghean.vn) - Not simply empty lots on asphalt or concrete, sand...; the parking spaces below are special and unusual spaces compared to the inherent concept thanks to their unique architecture and operation.
1. Parking lot Lyon, France
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The Parc des Celestins car park was completed in 1994, at a cost of about 56 million USD, located in the historic square of the city of Lyon, and has won awards for its unique design and ability to accommodate many cars (up to 440).
The driveway circles around the central “well”, the bottom of which is transformed into a moving circular mirror that reflects the arched windows. At the same time, it creates the illusion of infinity.
2. Autostadt CarTowers Parkingin Wolfsburg, Germany
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The Autostadt CarTowers looks like a work of “science fiction”. A giant 20-storey car park, cars are lifted by elevators and parked by intelligent robots.
You won't find a walkway into this parking lot; if you're lucky enough to visit, you can take a tour of the robotic arms in safety glass boxes, but the key is "Don't look down."
3. Eureka Car Park, Melbourne
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The unique combination of painted lines on the walls and floor creates a functional way to indicate your location in the Eureka parking lot. Designer Axel Peemoeller developed a “wayfinding system” that provides directions for visitors and also serves as a decorative accent for the parking garage.
Long lines combined with suitable colors such as red for exit, green for entrance, blue for up, yellow for down, etc.
4. Chicago parking lot, USA
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Marina City Parking is a pair of twin buildings in downtown Chicago. The total cost of the building was $36 million in 1968, and the lower portion contains 896 parking spaces. When looking for a parking spot, you will have to drive in an upward spiral.
5. Ballet Valet (Miami, USA)
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Miami became known for its “parkitecture” trend in 1996 when Ballet Valet opened next to Miami Beach. The space impresses with its lush greenery covering the facades of the parking floors.
6. Barge parking in Sweden
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Built on a barge, the design of the floating car park ensures that it blends in harmoniously with the central port of Gothenburg (Sweden). With a capacity of 400 cars, this special garage can also be moved to another location if required.
7. Glass Pavilion House Parking
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Steve Hermann’s Glass Pavilion House is a sprawling garage and museum for the finest classic and luxury cars. The pavilion-style design, open spaces, stone floors… create a unique space for a car collection that you can’t find a more suitable structure for.
8. Engelenschanze Parking (Stuttgart, Germany)
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The all-glass walls let in natural light during the day, and reflect the lights at night. A courtyard, river, and waterfall inside also provide a relaxing spa-like feel.
