Automobile Container Winner

When one peers into this greenhouse they will find something quite unexpected—a car. This "automotive greenhouse," made of polycarbonate and cedar that includes natural and solar powered ventilation, produces a light filled environment with details designed for the worshiping of the automotive spirit. "I like the way [the architects] put the circular lights [on the garage] that mimic the car lights," noted a juror. The architects reinvented an area of the house which is usually dismissed as a dark place only used for vehicle storage and made it stand apart. "It definitely stands out on its own," said a juror.

Category

Small Project Structures

Architect

UrbanWorks, Ltd.

General contractor

A&J General Construction Co.

Cost

$65,000

Location

Evanston, IL, USA

Year completed

2006