Gubsø Classic Car Garage

GCCG – VISITOR CENTER

Silkeborg, DK 2018-2021

Type
Workshop and visitor center

Team
Cornelius Vöge (lead consultant), Stokvad Rådgivende Ingeniører, arkitekt Peter Zinck,

Size
3500 m2

Client
Gubsø Classic Car Garage

Status
Built

Gubsø Classic Car Garage defines a new, unique building typology. Specialist workshops for the restoration of classic cars are combined with more extroverted functions such as showrooms, a restaurant, club, and conference facilities. The project seeks to embrace the cultural heritage of classic cars through architecture that not only directly references the cars themselves but also the buildings in which they were originally produced. The atmosphere and details of historical industrial buildings served as a key source of inspiration for the design. Historically, factory buildings were primarily the result of unemotional and rational thinking, but there was often a strong desire for these buildings to showcase a company’s ability and power.

The GCCG is based on the classic typology of factory buildings and halls. The buildings are arranged as five splayed, long halls, separated by external streets that stretch out towards the scenic meadow. By rotating each hall in relation to the others, the external streets form wedge shapes, opening up and emphasizing the views across the meadow. Visitors can enjoy this view from the restaurant, club room, and conference facilities.

The workshops for the restoration of vintage Bugattis are connected by an internal “workshop street,” with specialized workshops for bodywork, engines, car mechanics, carpentry, leatherwork, and brass molding located on either side. Large gates allow the cars to be driven indoors and throughout the building, linking the entire complex.

Awards:
Silkeborg Municipality Architectural Award, honourable prize, 2021

Photographer: Anders Sune Berg for Petersen Tegl



    


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