Subterranean Car Barn

Conceived as a ruin claimed by the land, the intent is to reduce the visual impact that the structure has from the road. Turning its back to the public view, a large concrete retaining wall provides the means to shape the meadow and drape it around the edifice while keeping the entry hidden. From the grassy hillside, four pods arise clad in Corten steel screens. Perforations in the Corten provide visual depth, allowing light in during the day and out at night. The remains of an abandoned orchard will be infilled to provide a layered veil in front of the building. The structure is designed to house two distinct activities: a car collection and a hydroponic container farm. Three of the pods are designed for vertically stacked car storage for a total of 12 cars contained. A covered area beneath a green roof houses the 48' long shipping container farm. And the fourth bay contains a kitchen, refrigeration, and an office for the non-profit organization associated with the farm.