Title:
Award Winning University of Washington Parking Facility
Author(s):
Terry Palmer
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
21
Issue:
7
Appears on pages(s):
31-34
Keywords:
aesthetics; architecture; durability; parking structures; serviceability; structural design
DOI:
Date:
7/1/1999
Abstract:
The University of Washington wanted to build an aesthetically pleasing and durable parking structure that would be acceptable to a community that is extremely sensitive to any new construction. The parking structure had to last 50 to 100 years with minimal maintenance. The terrain was a design challenge, as the structure needed to be set into a hillside. Twelve enhancements of design are described in the article The parking structure was given an award based on its outstanding design and construction.