# Park-Topped Garages The 'Parking Parc' Reimagines the Function of a Garage By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-04-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parking-parc References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/04/12/the-winning-design-of-volvos-new-garage-challenge-features-a-green-curved-roof-and-integrated-solar-panels/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) The conceptual 'Parking Parc' is a reimagined rendering of the humble garage that would transform it into a [multifunctional structure within the urban space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/central-yards). The garage is characterized by its ability to perfectly hold an SUV within, but also makes use of the upper exterior area by transforming it into a [hillside park](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-park-sai-sha). This would provide a small space in congested urban areas for children and families alike to gather, while also featuring solar panels to capture power to charge the electric vehicle parked inside the main structure. The conceptual 'Parking Parc' has been designed by Tiam Maeiyat for the New Garage Design Challenge from Volvo Cars Canada and the Interior Design Show Toronto in honor of the recently debuted XC40 Recharge. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Multifunctional Structures:** Opportunities for designing garages that serve multiple purposes beyond just parking cars. - **Green Urban Spaces:** Integrating green spaces into urban areas, even in small ways, to promote sustainability and community engagement. - **Solar-powered Parking:** Innovating parking structures to generate power through renewable energy sources like solar panels to charge electric vehicles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Industry:** Collaborating with designers and architects to explore new ways of integrating vehicle charging and parking solutions for an eco-friendly future. - **Architecture & Design Industry:** Designing innovative structures that address urbanization, sustainability, and community engagement in new and exciting ways. - **Renewable Energy Industry:** Developing renewable energy solutions, like solar panels, to power innovative structures like the Parking Parc, helping to address climate change and reduce carbon emissions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multifunctional Circular Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eve-park.md) - [Unwinding Multifunctional Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-energy-charge.md) - [Juxtaposing Garden Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-garage.md) - [Adaptive Parking Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niels-bohr-car-park.md) - [Park-Covered Structural Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ola-palermo.md) - [Geometric Garage Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-two-cars-garage.md) - [Weekend Excursion City Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playbox-urban-mobility.md) - [Automotive Parking Lot Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parking-lot-pop-up.md) - [Automated EV Charging Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-recharging-robot.md)