PARKING BLING

'garagenatelier' by peter kunz architektur, herdern, switzerland
all images © peter kunz architektur
all images courtesy peter kunz architektur



in the mountains of herdern, switzerland is 'garagenatelier', a parking structure by swiss practice peter kunz architektur. 
five concrete cubes are embedded into the landscape, partially revealing the solid enclosure by the sloping terrain. 
the structural material frames a glass pane offering outward views from the parked cars. a driveway leads visitors
down the hillside to enter through one of the end units. a sliding glazing panel allows entry into the facility. 

the five slots which are visible from the exterior project from the footprint of the unified interior which is capable of 
containing eight vehicles. natural daylight enters the cave-like space through the windows. a stairway leads individuals 
to the roof top of the structure and consequently back up to the level of the road.



glass fronted parking spaces are embedded into the landscape



interior