Garage under the forest

The project assignment was to create a space for the storage of 6-8 collector cars with the possibility of comfortable seating and the placement of artworks in this space. Since the plot is located below a mountain in close contact with family homes, our design aimed to maintain its inconspicuousness and, if possible, embed most of the built-up space into the sloping terrain. On the other hand, we wanted to provide the investor with the experience of the view of the gently sloping terrain around and the opportunity to admire his car collection upon arrival.
This led to the concept of an underground garage without supporting elements, with two display boxes that create all connections with the exterior and gently hover above the terrain. The overall load-bearing structure is turned over the slab and hidden under the embankment, which helped us create a flat ceiling made of exposed concrete in the interior, while the floor is covered with aluminum sheet to soften the feeling. Interior lighting is designed with the possibility of illuminating artworks placed along the peripheral walls.
The entrance to the garage for cars is situated so that it is not visible.
The facade of the entire building consists of just two glazed areas set into a frameless structure, with the rest covered in corten sheet metal, which is used in the surroundings for artworks.