GCCG – VISITOR CENTRE

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, a club, and conference facilities.

ARCHITECTURE INSPIRED BY CLASSIC CAR HERITAGE

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, yet there was often a strong desire for these buildings to showcase a company’s ability and power.

SPLAYED FACTORY HALLS SHAPING VIEWS

The GCCG is based on the classic typology of factory buildings and halls. The buildings are arranged as five splayed, elongated 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-shaped spaces, opening up and emphasizing the views across the landscape. The landscape becomes a natural backdrop to the building’s shared spaces.

CONNECTED WORKSHOPS FOR RESTORATION

The workshops for the restoration of vintage Bugattis are connected by an internal “workshop street,” with specialized workshops for bodywork, engines, 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, honorary prize, 2021

Photo: Anders Sune Berg for Petersen Tegl

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