Daniel Statham Studio's Future Car Park in Hangzhou, China, is an innovative and automated vertical car park that introduces a new approach to urban commuting. The building's circular towers, connected by a roof, offer 500 parking spaces. The design incorporates cutting-edge automated parking technology, creating a seamless parking experience from drop-off to pick-up—"ars are stacked using a fully automated lift system," for example. Daniel Statham Studio strategically designs the facade to offer a glimpse into the stacking system while also too provide natural ventilation. The towers also act as chimneys, ventilating car fumes and reducing the need for extensive mechanical equipment.
The vertical car park's shape also functions as a "canopy of trees," providing shade and shelter to the plaza underneath..
Automated Vertical Car Parks
Daniel Statham Studio Designs the Future Car Park in China
Trend Themes
1. Automated Parking Technology - The vertical car park introduces cutting-edge technology for a seamless parking experience, utilizing a fully automated lift system.
2. Vertical Integration of Car Parks - The circular towers connected by a roof offer a new approach to urban commuting, providing 500 parking spaces within a compact vertical structure.
3. Eco-friendly Car Park Design - The towers act as chimneys, ventilating car fumes and reducing the need for extensive mechanical equipment, while also providing shade and shelter to the plaza underneath.
Industry Implications
1. Parking Management Systems - Automated parking technology presents disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in the parking management systems industry.
2. Urban Mobility Solutions - The vertical integration of car parks offers innovative solutions for companies in the urban mobility industry, providing efficient parking options for urban commuters.
3. Sustainable Architecture and Design - The eco-friendly design of the vertical car park introduces disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in the sustainable architecture and design industry, focusing on reducing environmental impact and improving urban spaces.