MULTI-FAMILY

Shoreline Parking Garage

Number of Units: 337 Spaces
Location: Mountain View, CA
Award: Nominated for the Golden Nugget Award

Project Summary: Welcome to the Shoreline Garages. A research and development study was conducted to design the garage for Google’s office in a way that reflects its high-tech image. The design focused on minimizing the concrete footprint, maximizing ventilation, and using sustainable materials for the cutting-edge façade. To achieve this, an innovative tensile fabric system was used to create a palette for printed artwork while also allowing for sustainable natural ventilation and solar PV canopies. The semi-transparent façade not only provides interior ventilation but also offers an ever-changing exterior visual attraction through fluctuating lighting during the day, highlighting the structure’s aesthetics. Thanks to the intensive design process, the utilitarian facility has been transformed into a community focal point that is highly visible from HWY-101.