This is a long-term (2-3 years into the future) project but I wanted the board's input so I can start developing proposals for my architect. I am planning on building a separate structure for a car garage. We live on appr. 25 acres so the footprint of the structure is not an issue (as he said without consulting his wife). :-)
Some rough parameters are:
Room for storage of approximately 12 cars (3-4 track or cars and 8-9 street cars);
2-4 Rotary Lifts (one or two two post lifts, one fourpost lift, one or two in ground lifts);
At least two bays with drainage and ventilation so I can wash the cars indoors (I live in Oregon, so you can do the math in terms of the number of days I can wash the cars outside);
Good overhead and side lighting for detailing and repair work;
Heating and cooling (in or above ground radiant heat);
Utilities and provision for compressed air lines, air tools, electricity for welders, plasma cutters, etc.;
Ample storage/cabinets for tools, cleaning supplies, parts, etc; and
A media room/living area so the area can double as a living space/office.
In spite of these lofty goals I am admittedly clueless when it comes to garage design. Have any of you found some good resources (magazines, internet, personal projects involving something similar) to provide some examples or templates for garage ideas? I have found
www.ultimategarage.com which is a great site but the it understandably does not provide much in the way of real word examples or ideas.
Thanks for your input, even if it's to tell me I'm insane.
/Rich
Former 99.5 A4 2.8 QMS owner
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