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Helix Garage byPOHL ROSA POHL architecture+design, Lexington, Kentucky (2014)
After a complete structural renovation, Pohl Rosa Pohl was tasked with adding an engaging, artistic element to the plain façade of the parking garage. The Helix Garage now features three layers of steel panels suspended on a vertical steel scaffold, which create a unique depth to the face of the structure. At night, these steel panels illuminate the street with colored LED lights that create a bright, artistic addition to Main Street, while still complying with the city’s sustainability initiatives. Usually, the lights shift between colors all night, but for holidays and special occasions, they reflect the public spirit.
Sinking Ship by Mandeville and Berge, Seattle, Washington (1961)
After the historic Seattle Hotel was demolished in the ‘60s, the iconic Sinking Ship parking garage rose in its place. This architectural feat plays with the natural hills in Seattle’s historic Pioneer Square neighborhood to create the illusion of a sinking ship. Though there was pushback at the time of the Seattle Hotel’s demolition, Seattleites have come to love this quirky addition to their city and with this parking garage being built on the bones of the classic 1890s hotel, there are even rumors of the site being haunted.
Michigan Theatre by Rapp and Rapp, Detroit, Michigan (1925)
While the outside of the Michigan Theatre is unassuming, the interior incorporates the magnificent historical arches and ornate designs of the original construction, which was an opulent 4,000 seat theatre built in 1928. The grand interior was nearly demolished after the theatre was driven out of business by the popularization of home television sets and in 1975 the property was abandoned and scheduled to be torn down. Upon inspection, workers realized that the structure of the theatre was integral in the support of the neighboring building, so instead of demolishing it, they decided to repurpose the space into an extravagantly beautiful parking garage near the city’s downtown.
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