Rosedale ‘PARK’ is a detached garage and fence structure designed for a residential property in an old Toronto community rich in trees and preserved parkland. Located on a busy corner lot, the owner’s requirements for the project were two fold: 1) They wanted to manage views from passers-by into their private pool and entertainment areas while maintaining a connection to the ‘park-like’ public realm; and 2) They wanted to include a place to park their car that wouldn’t jeopardize the natural character of the property or spoil one’s experience of the place. The idea was to use the new garage, fence, hard and soft landscaping together with the existing house, pool and two large and ‘protected’ trees to create a setting and a particular sense of place for each of the anticipated activities including lounging by the pool, cooking, dining alfresco and entertaining large groups of friends. Using wood as the primary building material, the solution was to create a light, airy and luminous envelope around each component of the program that would provide separation without containment. The garage volume and fence structure, framed in structural sawn lumber and a variety of engineered wood products, are wrapped in a dark stained cedar skin that is at once solid and opaque and light and transparent. The fence, constructed of staggered horizontal wood slats was designed for privacy but also lets light and air pass through. At night, the fence becomes a large light fixture providing an ambient glow for both the private garden as well as the public sidewalk. Thin striations of light wrap around the interior and exterior of the property. The wall of the garage separating the pool area and the parked car is an assembly of wood framed windows clad in the same fence material. When illuminated, this poolside screen transforms from an edge into a nearly transparent lantern, casting a warm glow by the pool. The large overhang gives the area by the by the pool containment and sense of place. It edits out the view of adjacent properties and together with the pool in the immediate foreground frames a view back toward the home’s family room. Using the pool as a source of light and the soffit of the overhang a reflector, the bright and luminous water shimmers and reflects light off the warm cedar plane overhead. All of the peripheral storage within the garage is cantilevered off of the main structure and hovers over native grade to significantly reduce the footprint of the building and minimize the impact on existing tree roots. The natural character of the neighborhood inspired the extensive use of wood as the projects primary building material. The availability, ease of construction and cost of wood products made it possible to carefully craft this project. In the end, aside from its quiet, modern expression, it is well-detailed, allowing it to be a pragmatic storage box, an elevated roof 'garden', a lantern at night, a threshold and place of occupation poolside for the owners. Photo: Bryan Groulx

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Design ideas for a large modern attached three-car garage in Portland.

We turned this detached garage into an awesome home gym setup! We changed the flooring into an epoxy floor, perfect for traction! We changed the garage door, added a ceiling frame, installed an A/C unit, and painted the garage. We also integrated an awesome sound system, clock, and tv. Contact us today to set up your free in-home estimate.

Skyline Flush door in Accents Woodtones with left stacked windows.
This is an example of a modern attached two-car garage in Chicago.

Starting from a blank canvas with a completely empty shell, the Gonyea Transformations team transformed this spacious garage into a sleek, luxurious personal retreat. The garage now boasts ample space for our client to showcase their cars, as well as entertain friends in the loft with a full bar and lounge. Some stunning details include a beautiful cable railing that leads to the loft, a walnut accent wall that adds additional architectural interest and works as a privacy barrier and entertainment center, and a notable bar with diamond plate details, thoughtful lighting, and the clients’ own “Lamborghini” sign to create a cohesive look within the whole garage condo. Explore more of this unique space below. About the AutoMotorPlex The Medina AutoMotorPlex is a 160-unit garage condominium complex just off of Highway 55 and Arrowhead Drive. This unique concept provides an opportunity for car enthusiasts and like-minded individuals to own a private garage which they can personalize and showcase their collector cars or luxury vehicles. It also provides a unique community for people who share a passion for motorsports—or anything that has an engine—with hosted events throughout the year. With a variety of garage sizes within the AutoMotorPlex, the garage condos have one thing in common, they start out as empty shells, waiting for new owners to envision a space to showcase their prized possessions and entertain family, friends, and clients.

Homeowner desired a workshop, a over-sized two car garage to store bikes and kayaks and a finished kid hangout upstairs. They love a minimalist look and a lots of light. Its skylights and finished upper level are light-filled and inviting! Documodern Photography

Inspiration for a modern garage in Miami.

Our custom cedar door shown here with windows.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern attached two-car garage in Denver.

Modern garage in Denver.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern detached one-car carport in Albuquerque.

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Photo of a modern garage in Birmingham.

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Small modern detached two-car workshop in Minneapolis.

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This is an example of a mid-sized modern two-car garage in Los Angeles.

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Large modern attached three-car garage in Seattle.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern attached two-car garage in New York.

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern attached garage in Indianapolis.

Clopay Avante Collection aluminum and glass garage doors complement the open concept design of the 2015 New American Home in Las Vegas. Doors shown have an anodized black aluminum frame with tempered insulated etched glass panels, allowing daylight while still maintaining privacy.

This large garage was perfect for a Redline Gargegear system. With all of the flexibility these cabinets offer, we were able to accommodate the customers large equipment, ladders, lots of hanging space all inside these powder coated cabinets. HandiWall inside the cabinets allows hanging of shovels, rakes, hoses, etc., all behind closed doors to keep the garage always looking neat and clean. The color scheme of platinum doors with black side panels, along with a couple black drawer fronts to add some interest are a great look.

Our aluminum glass garage doors come in two different model numbers – Model 8800 and Model 8850. These modern - contemporary garage doors are made of glass and aluminum to complement a modern home's clean design and look. The large full view glass panels beautifully fuse indoor and outdoor spaces, enhancing a home's glass expanses and patios – all while their rugged, anodized aluminum construction makes them virtually maintenance-free. Visit our website to contact your local Wayne Dalton dealer for more information about model availability and pricing in your region.