As technology advances, so does our ability to protect and manage our living spaces more efficiently. With the introduction of auto-lock garage doors, homeowners have gained a great deal of convenience and peace of mind. These modern marvels are not just a step forward in technology; they represent a leap towards a future where homeowners can enjoy...
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Liliana Alvarez
The art of developing the perfect garage for your classical car collection is a careful balance between its aesthetics, functionality and personalization. By incorporating things such as the vintage style, careful display options and excellent security measures, you can set up a place that not only highlights highly valued assets but also complemen...
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Viktorija Lobanova
Winterizing your garage door in Tampa is a smart move. It keeps your door working well and keeps your home comfortable, warm, and safe. So, for peace of mind this winter, hire a pro to get your garage door ready for the cooler months.
LED garage lights have elevated the world of garage illumination with their efficiency, longevity, and adaptability. These cutting-edge fixtures provide enhanced visibility and safety, making your garage a more productive and secure workspace.
Are you tired of opening your garage door and being greeted by a mountain of clutter and chaos? You may be facing a maze of old tools, forgotten boxes, and random items. This can make it easy to slip and fall, and difficult to find what you want when you need it.
The City of Hope Parking Structure project is a six-story concrete parking structure offering 1,087 parking stalls for patients and staff, with future capability for retail space on the ground level. CO Architects was part of the design-build team with TRC Parkitects and McCarthy Building Companies to create Parking Structure A.
Project name
City of Hope Northeast Parking Structure
Architecture firm
CO Architects, TRC Parkitects
Location
Duarte, California, USA
Photography
RMA Photography
Principal architect
Gina Chang, AIA, EDAC
Design team
Gina Chang, AIA, EDAC; Arnold Swanborn, AIA
Built area
350,800 ft²t / 33 m²
Collaborators
Architect of Record: TRC Parkitects. Fire Protection Design-Build Contractor: Axis Fire Protection. Earthwork and Grading Contractor: Sharma General Engineering Contractors. Sheet Metal, Epic Façade, BOK, Louvers, Expansion Joints: Southwest Specialty Contractors. Kinetic Façade Supplier: EXTECH (Exterior Technologies). Cable Barriers Contractor: All Star Post-Tension. Rebar and Post-Tension Cables Contractor: Martinez Steel Corporation. Misc. Metal Contractor: Sanie Manufacturing Company. Framing and Drywall Contractor: Church & Larsen. Site Concrete Contractor: J&M Concrete Contractors. Masonry Contractor: Frank S. Smith Masonry. Precast Concrete: StructureCast. Glazing Contractor: M-Tech Glass. Tile Contractor: City Tile & Stone Tile. Signage Contractor: AD/S (Architectural Design & Signs). Parking Controls Contractor: Automated Parking Technologies. Striping and Truncated Domes Contractor: Interstate Striping and Signs. Site Utilities Contractor: Murray Company Mechanical Contractors. Elevator Contractor: Otis Worldwide Corporation. Waterproofing Contractor: Pacific Waterproofing & Restoration. Painting Contractor: Pecoraro. Doors and Hardware Contractor: REW. Flooring Contractor: Signature Flooring. Toilet Accessories Contractor: Stumbaugh & Associates. Asphalt Paving Contractor: Western Paving Contractors. Third Party Inspection Company: Terracon Consultants
Landscape
IDLA, Pierre Landscape
Structural engineer
JWSE Structural Engineers (Main Structure); Ficcadenti Waggoner and Castle Structural Engineers (Stairs, Façade, Canopy)
Environmental & MEP
Athena Engineering, George Kauffman Plumbing, Bergelectric Corp.
Construction
McCarthy Building Companies
Supervision
Jacobs Engineering
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshopper, Unity Game Engine, Resolume Arena
Client
City of Hope National Medical Center
Custom garage design has evolved from being an unnoticed aspect to a foundational element of contemporary home aesthetics.
Photography
Rudolf Geiger
Are you looking to add value and functionality to your home? The perfect solution may be right in front of you: proper garage design. Garages bring a mix of convenience, style, security, safety, and efficiency that no other room in your house can provide.
