New Parking Solutions Amidst Long-Standing Walls
International Renovation Projects from Wöhr
Conversion measures and renovation projects for historical buildings are among the challenges we face in modern times. The most important aspect of this work is to preserve the buildings, which are almost inevitably used in ways not originally intended. As soon as deluxe apartments and business offices are planned, the question of where to park arises. Finding a solution is very difficult when additional space does not immediately present itself.
Innovative parking systems make the impossible possible, however, even for renovation projects. The following are notable examples of how we were able to meet parking requirements in real-world situations.
„The invisible garage“Parking is especially a problem in cities. But a system that borders on magic offers a solution here. Stacked platforms for 1 to 3 cars, or 2 to 6 cars in double system configuration, "disappear" under ground. The decorative cover plate on top of the units remains in view and can be driven over. |
Luxemburg, Parksafe 582The Conseil d'Etat and Clinique St. Joseph buildings, located in the heart of Luxembourg's old town, were converted and renovated under strict adherence to architectural and historical requirements. The automatic parking system is entered at sublevel 2 via a car lift. |
Jaffa, Tel AvivTwenty-two deluxe apartments were erected in the building complex of the 800-year old Armenian church in historic Jaffa. Twenty parking places were custom-built in very tight quarters in the old vault and are accessed in stacked configuration using a turntable and transport platform. |
Salustiano, Parksafe 580 (Madrid)A series of deluxe apartments located close to exclusive Retiro park were renovated giving rise to the need for 34 parking places. But how could these be accommodated where only a few horse-drawn carriages had once stopped? Intelligent drilled piles and a state-of-the-art parking system opened up new space under the old coach house. |
Budapest, Parksafe 580The idea of creating 200 public parking places within the space of 300 square meters on the off-street side of a landmarked building as part of a renovation project was recognized with the 2009 EPA Award, presented by the European Parking Association. |
Liverpool, Parksafe 582The free-standing steel parking tower braces the landmarked street-side façade, where cars exit the building. A total of 84 parking places are "hidden" behind this and used for the renovated offices and apartments in the Albany building, originally erected close to the docks in the financial district in 1858. |
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