The City of Santa Monica Parking Structure #6 by Behnisch and Jantzen Studio turns an ordinary section of the town into something that looks more like an art project. Parking garages are not known to be a work of art, but the two designers have managed to think outside of the box on this design and create a piece that's noteworthy.
The garage is anything but plain, as each section is filled with different colors, with a red streak being prominent throughout. This section is from a staircase that sticks out from the surrounding parts of the structure. Instead of approaching this project with a closed mind, both parties saw the potential in a parking garage that most others would not.
Photo Credits: designboom, behnisch
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Artistic Parking Garages
- Designers are taking parking garages and transforming them into pieces of art, creating a new meaning for traditional parking infrastructure.
- Creative Urban Developments
- Cities are embracing unconventional designs for parking facilities in order to add a unique and aesthetically pleasing touch to urban areas.
- Bold Architecture for Functional Spaces
- The merging of striking architectural design and functional space can create a visually appealing environment that is also practical for everyday use.
Sectors Adopting This
- Architecture
- Architects are being challenged to think outside the box and create dynamic and visually intriguing designs for traditionally mundane structures like parking garages.
- Urban Planning
- Urban planners are looking at creative solutions for parking facilities that add to the overall aesthetic of urban areas while still meeting practical needs for drivers.
- Real Estate Development
- Developers are looking for ways to create mixed-use urban developments with functional parking facilities that maintain a unique and eye-catching visual appeal.
