Every day more and more new ones appearmodels of cars, while the old ones go down in history. But love for them does not always pass without a trace, and in this case, exclusive garage-museums are created. The desire to return the former glory to rare cars prompted a professional Porsche driver to create an unusual exhibition pavilion. In a hangar of about 370 square meters, the owner presented his rare collection. He put a piece of his soul into each exhibit, each detail went through a difficult path of rebirth, and after careful restoration, the cars received new lives.
This garage museum is located on Mercer Island inSeattle. Gelotte Hommas Architecture took on the design and construction of this unusual structure. They wanted the garage to be livable and interesting to people. The house looks great against the city backdrop. The building is made of smooth red brick. The first floor is decorated in a muted green color from the outside. The roof has a beautiful design and is covered with designer tiles. To give a soft look, the front part is finished with natural stone. The room has a large doorway. An old red gas tank standing nearby invites you to plunge into the past like a polite doorman.
The gallery begins immediately upon entering the garage.There are more than 20 rare cars on display here, mounted on special hydraulic lifts. They are height-adjustable, allowing visitors to examine the exhibits in detail from all sides. The exhibition hall is designed in a purely masculine style. Under the pointed roof, you can see a metal frame and regular-shaped lamps. The pipes and large-diameter exhaust hoods are not covered and only support the garage theme. The color scheme of the room is beige. And the cars themselves add rainbow colors. They are presented in bright yellow, aggressive red, and strict black tones. Each model is in perfect condition. One of the amazing examples is a helicopter that is suspended from the ceiling. It was once in a broken state, but now it has historical value and is the pride of the museum.
The wall near the stairs leading to the upper floor is decorated with historical photographs. The ceiling is decorated with original lamps made from different parts of cars and recycled materials.
Once you get to the second floor, you will see a long bridge,connecting the two parts of the garage. Walking along it, you can take a closer look at the helicopter, see the pilot's cabin and all the interior attributes. At the other end of the passage, a small surprise awaits you. This is a collection of racing car hoods. Walking a little further, you will find yourself in a gym and a small office.
The view from the second floor window is amazing.The landscape design is thought out to the smallest detail. The building is surrounded by plants and trees. If you look closely, you can see a tall totem pole made of scrap metal on the territory. The rooster that stands above the entrance to the museum is made of the same material.
Unique design project of an exhibition garage of rare cars
