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Gold

            This parking garage is located in Papendorp, Utrecht, The Netherlands. The design consists of two abstract volumes, interconnected by a crossing on the different layers where the volumes overlap. Two circular driveways provide access to the various parking levels in the building. The parking garage functions separately from the three office layers on the three top floors. 
The entrance to the offices is located in an entrance hall on ground level. The facade of the building arose from the desire to construct a building that does not show the standard parking garage with its typical structure of beam, parapet and column. Based on the urban concept, the intention was to design a volume with a high level of abstraction.

It is quite difficult to take exciting photos of the building. Although the facade is intriguing, its overall form and size are fairly out of context. But, this building is very photogenic when the sun shines on it with a heavy storm clouds as a backdrop. The panels turn the façade in yellow and gold playground. They are arched, perforated platibond composite panels with an aluminium coating that gives it the metallic look. The design is by JHK Architecten.

The companies that were housed here are no longer situated here. It is now home to anti-squatters. 

Technical stuff
This photo was realized by being on the right spot in the right time; Like a fair bit of photography works. Just before a heavy storm front hit Utrecht, with loads of rain and wind, the sun peeked through the clouds and highlighted almost the whole building. I balanced the lighting of the clouds a little with regard to the building. But the dramatic effect was solely created by the weather.
This photo was shot at 160 ISO, f8, -2/3, 1/2000 and 16 mils.
   

Taken in: Holland / Provincie Utrecht / Kanaleneiland (show map)

Taken on: April 19, 2021

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