BRADENTON CITY CENTRE PARKING GARAGE

GOLD WINNER

BRADENTON CITY CENTRE PARKING GARAGE

FAWLEY BRYANT ARCHITECTURE

The downtown Bradenton area is an emerging epicenter for young professionals, families and residents of all ages along the Gulf Coast of Florida. An iconic 182,867-square-foot structure, the parking facility offers more than 500 spaces across four levels. One of the most intriguing challenges faced in this design was the question of how to bridge the aesthetic gap between the historical context of Old Main Street with the contemporary design of the new Mosaic Backyard Universe addition of The Bishop Museum. The design team was able to achieve this objective by focusing on the use of art along the transitional facades. The north facade displays an enchanting mosaic art piece depicting the story of Bradenton, while the southern facade along 3rd Street utilizes sculptural metal screens that peel away from the building, peeking out toward both the historic and new architecture of the city. The design aesthetic of the garage evolves along 3rd Street, with the more traditional face of Main Street reflected in the west-facing facade, while the east-facing facade embodies the more modern aesthetic of The Bishop Museum’s Mosaic Backyard Universe expansion. The colors utilized in the design reflect the warm and welcoming tones of Bradenton, dubbed “the friendly city” by its residents. While parking remains the primary function of the City Centre Parking Garage, the opportunities to incorporate the Chamber of Commerce and retail spaces help blur the line between garage and commercial building. In the short time since its opening, the Bradenton City Centre Parking Garage has become an iconic piece of the Bradenton riverfront skyline and urban fabric.

Contractor: Fawley Bryant Architecture. Construction: NDC Construction. Interior Design: Fawley Bryant Architecture. Structural Engineer: TRC Worldwide Engineering Mechanical Engineer: TLC Engineering Solutions. Landscape Architect: 7NS Engineering. Photographer: Gamma Photography / Bayside Media.