vo_hantu
09-09-2009, 08:42 AM
Hi all...I came across this thread on the regular forums I subscribe to and thought I'd share.
I tried searching to see if it was a repost, but came up with nothing. Oh well it def deserves thread revival if that's the case. :thumbsup:
Original link: http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/garage-forum/174813-greatest-garage-pics.html
Here is a teaser...LONG read with pictures. Well worth it!!
Copy+paste:
MASERATI & ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST just completed a search to uncover spectacular garages across the US. You can check out all of the entries at: http://www.designdriven.us/, but here are a few highlights of some that I thought rose to the top.
My personal favorite is the garage featured in this post. Here are the details about this particular garage as described by the owner:
"This space was an addition to an existing residence created by the same architectural firm 20 years previous. The vision for this space was to serve multiple purposes. First, the client is an avid collector of luxury vehicles and this new space was to be a gallery to enjoy and showcase a selection of his most prized automobiles. Second, the client hosts a variety of large functions, therefore the addition was to be conducive for private events. Finally, the client desired additional residential space for out of town guests.
This addition was located directly across from existing garages which were renovated to emulate the new and then connected to the original residence by means of a covered breezeway. A new stone paver auto court is now shared by both garage spaces. The exterior materials were painstakingly matched to allow for an undetectable transition.
The auto gallery is spacious and elegantly appointed. A stunning mahogany wall system hides access to storage cabinetry flanking a black granite service bar. The same granite serves as the perimeter for the gray porcelain showroom floor. Both garages are air conditioned and auto-related art adorn the walls. Men’s and women’s restrooms are located to the rear of the garage and are as refined as the residential space. Beneath the auto gallery is a detailing garage.
When entertaining, the garage doors rise and disappear into the sophisticated ceiling system. For privacy a custom tent is erected connecting the two garages and enclosing the entire auto court transforming it into a large ballroom. The space is air conditioned and spacious enough to comfortably seat and serve over 500 people.
For overnight guests, an exquisite 1500 square foot two bedroom penthouse is located above the the garage. It is beautifully appointed and contains its own private vestibule accessed through an entry door, as well as, through the auto gallery. All three floors are also connected by way of a hidden elevator."
http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=98516&d=1244476716
Some other fav pics of mine:
http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=98524&d=1244477036
http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=98533&d=1244477358
http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=98540&d=1244477555
I hope you enjoy as much as I did :haha:
I tried searching to see if it was a repost, but came up with nothing. Oh well it def deserves thread revival if that's the case. :thumbsup:
Original link: http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/garage-forum/174813-greatest-garage-pics.html
Here is a teaser...LONG read with pictures. Well worth it!!
Copy+paste:
MASERATI & ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST just completed a search to uncover spectacular garages across the US. You can check out all of the entries at: http://www.designdriven.us/, but here are a few highlights of some that I thought rose to the top.
My personal favorite is the garage featured in this post. Here are the details about this particular garage as described by the owner:
"This space was an addition to an existing residence created by the same architectural firm 20 years previous. The vision for this space was to serve multiple purposes. First, the client is an avid collector of luxury vehicles and this new space was to be a gallery to enjoy and showcase a selection of his most prized automobiles. Second, the client hosts a variety of large functions, therefore the addition was to be conducive for private events. Finally, the client desired additional residential space for out of town guests.
This addition was located directly across from existing garages which were renovated to emulate the new and then connected to the original residence by means of a covered breezeway. A new stone paver auto court is now shared by both garage spaces. The exterior materials were painstakingly matched to allow for an undetectable transition.
The auto gallery is spacious and elegantly appointed. A stunning mahogany wall system hides access to storage cabinetry flanking a black granite service bar. The same granite serves as the perimeter for the gray porcelain showroom floor. Both garages are air conditioned and auto-related art adorn the walls. Men’s and women’s restrooms are located to the rear of the garage and are as refined as the residential space. Beneath the auto gallery is a detailing garage.
When entertaining, the garage doors rise and disappear into the sophisticated ceiling system. For privacy a custom tent is erected connecting the two garages and enclosing the entire auto court transforming it into a large ballroom. The space is air conditioned and spacious enough to comfortably seat and serve over 500 people.
For overnight guests, an exquisite 1500 square foot two bedroom penthouse is located above the the garage. It is beautifully appointed and contains its own private vestibule accessed through an entry door, as well as, through the auto gallery. All three floors are also connected by way of a hidden elevator."
http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=98516&d=1244476716
Some other fav pics of mine:
http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=98524&d=1244477036
http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=98533&d=1244477358
http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=98540&d=1244477555
I hope you enjoy as much as I did :haha: