Have you ever wondered where and how you would store a collection of luxury cars? Think that it is of no use to you garage normal and ordinary, not only because it will be too small for you, but because it is not safe nor does it have the conditions to keep exotic cars in perfect condition.
The architect Jonathan Clark He is clear about it, so you can put yourself in his hands to have the perfect garage. One of the divisions of this British architecture studio specializes in designing and building dream garages. And the truth is that he does not lack business.
Garages as spectacular (and expensive) as the cars they keep inside
There are more and more car collectors, in part, because cars are becoming more expensive. Over the last few years, the price of the most exotic models has skyrocketed, to the point of placing certain classics at the level of the most coveted works of art.
There are real enthusiasts who don’t buy cars simply as an investment (call it if you prefer). speculation), but this increase in the value of cars has caused many people to want to invest their money in classics and supercars.
Be that as it may, whether it is for hobby or speculation, just as a Picasso or a Monet cannot be stored anywhere, a Ferrari 250 GTO or a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL cannot rest in any garage either.
Jonathan Clark, who has been a car fan since he was a child and has some gems in his garage, is clear about it and saw a business niche. “We are award-winning architects and we love exotic vehicles. Garage Deluxe Architects combines our two passions: Architecture + Cars”, this is how this company describes its work. on your website.
At the moment, eight people have hired the services of Garaje Deluxe, which is what this architectural division of Clark is called, to store their cars. The goal of Clark and the people who hire him goes beyond having a simple garage to store vehicles. What these collectors are looking for is to have a special space where they can enjoy their special cars.
“Of course, there is nothing new about creating a large garage space at home. However, instead of simply treating it as a storage space, you can create a totally unique and luxurious space where you can relax and take your time to appreciate your favorite cars. You can entertain friends, family and co-workers in this space with a comfortable living room that has a great view of the cars displayed in a gallery-like space. Elements such as a large movie screen, a bar, a dining room and a view of an adjacent pool can be incorporated.”
In an interview with the media AutocarClark has acknowledged that it is not easy to find clients for this business niche: “Meeting clients is not that simple. Our clients are people very under the radar. “We don’t find them, they find us, and having done that, they insist on complete discretion.”
These clients have such spectacular collections that they prefer to remain anonymous and, how could it be otherwise, that the place where they keep their cars is also anonymous, or at least discreetto avoid any scare.
Among the projects that Garage Deluxe has worked on and is working on, there is a garage for a Spanish client, according to Clark in Autocar: “For a gallery space in Spainthe client has requested a cigar bar and a gaming area. It’s like an underground gentlemen’s club. “We use materials like rough cast concrete, but dressed in soft leather so you can’t damage your cars when you move them.”
Other projects can be seen on the company’s website, such as an underground garage accessed through a “lift” entrance in the ground and a tunnel in the purest ‘Batcave’ style:
“This is possibly the ultimate underground creation with a spectacular ramp entrance for cars to descend into space. It is built beneath the gardens of a large country house and hidden from view with the exception of three large skylights and an entrance pavilion. Car entry is via a remote-controlled hydraulic lift-up lid that leads to a semi-circular ramp that enters directly into the middle of the basement space.”
“Inside, there is parking for at least twenty-five cars in an environmentally controlled space. A powerful supply and exhaust ventilation system takes care of exhaust gases and is hidden behind half-height wooden slats. Beneath each skylight is a rotating platform for display and maneuverability of selected cars.”
Another of the projects, Garage Deluxe directly calls the ‘Batcave’: “This basement bunker, with influences from the ‘Batcave’, is located within the grounds of a country house and offers space for 15 supercars with a elevated entertainment and relaxation area overlooking the car park exhibition area. “It is accessed via a spectacular car elevator situated in front of a shared glass wall that overlooks a swimming pool, bringing a theatrical dynamic and natural light to the space.”
There is also a conversion from a barn to a garage with a bar, seating area, views of the surrounding woods and a sensor-controlled dehumidifying system to keep the cars in perfect condition.
Imagen: Garage Architect Deluxe / Jonathan Clark Architects
Source: www.motorpasion.com
