AZ’ Garage: A Curated Car Display in Rocco Borromini’s Italian Masterpiece
In Italy, famed designer Rocco Borromini crafts an industrial masterpiece with AZ’ Garage. This underground marvel hosts an exquisite car collection alongside a tranquil relaxation area. Melding scenographic allure with minimalist design, the space captivates with its interplay of metal, glass, and innovative lighting, ensuring each car shines in its bespoke spotlight.
About AZ’ Garage
A Subterranean Oasis for Car Aficionados
This underground garage doesn’t just store cars—it celebrates them. Fusing interior design with automobile beauty, it creates a space that’s both grand and neutral.
The Power of Neutrality
The design emphasizes a dark ambiance, sporting a black ceiling and floor. This neutral backdrop accentuates the vehicles, making them the main attraction.
Metal Sheet: A Multifunctional Marvel
A versatile metal sheet steals the show. Initially, it masks the blind wall, offering a canvas for the cars. However, its role evolves. It intersects with the glass dividing the garage from the relaxation area. Seamlessly, it then morphs into a bookcase, following a curved path to conceal utilities. This material’s clean simplicity and modular continuity engage with light and reflections, making it an ideal choice.
Innovative Ceiling and Lighting Design
Exposed ceiling systems become part of the design. Car colors and sheens influenced the lighting approach. Spotlights highlight specific areas, casting dramatic light against vast shadows. Each light’s intensity adjusts, allowing users to curate their desired ambiance for each car. This results in a dynamic setting, tailored to the user’s whims.
Photography by Marcello Mariana
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- by Matt Watts
