{"id":295889,"date":"2026-04-20T10:39:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T01:39:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adfwebmagazine.jp\/?p=295889"},"modified":"2026-04-20T10:42:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T01:42:15","slug":"garage-as-gallery-atrium-reimagines-the-private-car-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adfwebmagazine.jp\/en\/architect\/garage-as-gallery-atrium-reimagines-the-private-car-space\/","title":{"rendered":"Garage as Gallery: ATRIUM Reimagines the Private Car Space"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mobius-inspired design merges exhibition, wellness, and nature in a forest setting<\/h3>\r\n

C<\/span>ompleted in 2024, ATRIUM<\/a>\u2019s Garage for Car Collection<\/a> transforms the conventional notion of a private garage into a multifunctional architectural statement. Rather than serving solely as a storage space, the 200-square-meter structure operates as a hybrid environment\u2014combining a curated car gallery, fitness facilities, and a venue for business gatherings\u2014within a single sculptural form.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Set within a wooded private estate originally developed by ATRIUM in the early 2000s, the project extends an existing compound that includes a main residence and guest house. The new addition maintains continuity with the estate\u2019s architectural language while introducing contemporary spatial strategies and material refinement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Central to the design is a ribbon-like form inspired by the M\u00f6bius strip, which wraps fluidly around the site while preserving all existing trees. This continuous gesture organizes the building\u2019s program across multiple levels. At ground level, a transparent exhibition space showcases the car collection, directly connected to the \u0d2a\u0d4d\u0d30\u0d35\u0d47\u0d36 driveway. The structure then rises diagonally to form a rooftop terrace dedicated to outdoor exercise. Below ground, additional volume accommodates a gym and office, illuminated by discreet openings that bring in natural light.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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The building\u2019s north and south facades feature expansive glazing with ultra-thin profiles, dissolving the boundary between interior and landscape and reinforcing its integration with the surrounding forest. The exterior is clad in seamless white Corian, evoking the smooth, aerodynamic qualities of automotive design, while interior finishes in wood and copper introduce warmth and tactile contrast.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Functionally, the project operates as a layered spatial system. The ground floor serves as a luminous display space, the upper terrace supports physical activity, and the subterranean level houses wellness and administrative functions. Circulation between these zones is designed to be intuitive and experiential, guided by the building\u2019s sculptural form.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Built with minimal environmental disruption, the project demonstrates a sensitive approach to construction in ecologically valuable areas. Its compact footprint, underground expansion, and tree-preserving layout illustrate how architecture can coexist with mature woodland.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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The project has gained international recognition, being shortlisted as a finalist at the World Architecture Festival 2025 in both the Completed Buildings \u2013 Transport category and the Small Project Prize, highlighting its innovation in redefining a typically utilitarian building type.<\/p>\r\n\n\t\t