Located adjacent to the 20-story Mayo Clinic building on a very tight, urban site, the Owner demanded that this 10-story garage not look like one. As Project Designer, Michael Jones designed the garage as an internal double helix to minimize user’s decision-making and maximize traffic flow for as many as 800 cars. The reflective glass skin is attached to outriggers and rides outboard of the slab edges, while the slab edges and protective railings are painted to provide a contrast to the building's skin.  The reflective glass cladding becomes transparent at night to provide greater visual security.  A 400'-long pedestrian tunnel connects the garage directly to the main Clinic building.

With Ellerbe Becket