#british garages

[upinteriors]

Autobarn by Bindloss Dawes

The Autobarn is the realisation of our client's long-term dream to house his collection of classic German cars. The project is composed of two volumes: a clean, five-bay garage for everyday use and a taller workshop for repairs and future restoration projects.

Beyond satisfying this initial use, the project ambition was to create a flexible, 'long-life, loose-fit' building that could be used for a range of different uses. Currently it doubles up as event space, however the ambition is that the Autobarn could one day become a low-energy house.

Located on the outskirts of a small Somerset village, the project is set within the grounds of an eighteenth-century Grade 2 listed house. It replaces several haphazard outbuildings and consolidates their amenity into an elegant architectural proposal, nestled within a glade of mature trees.

The project's design references the language of neighbouring agricultural barns. As a practice we are interested in reassessing the rural vernacular, both for its contextual appropriateness and its lessons in low-cost, pragmatic design. As such, the Autobarn re-interprets simple forms and methods of construction, adapting more temporary, rudimentary methods into a robust and elegant paradigm for low-cost, rural architecture. Composed of a concrete base and steel framed structure, intermittent timber cladding and zinc metal roof, the Autobarn adapts barn typologies with varying levels of refinement. Consideration was also given to its weathering, with the natural zinc roof dulling to complement the silver patination of the sweet chestnut cladding.

Like many barns, permeability to light and air is controlled through a series of movable layers. First experienced as a closed solid mass, the barn walls open up via a number of doors, including an heroic 7m sliding timber screen. The intermittent timber slats of the screens create internal dappled light during the day, which is reversed at night as interior lighting illuminates the surrounding landscape. Internally the steel structure is expressed in an array of simple portal frames, with sustainably-sourced wood-fibre acoustic board forming internal wall and ceiling. The garage space is calm and gallery-like, while the workshop space presents a tougher, taller workshop, surrounded with concrete wainscotting and designed to accommodate a car lift.

The building's 'long-life/loose-fit' ambitions have meant that the insulation and energy performance exceed residential standards. Although thermostats are currently turned down for its current use, the building includes underfloor heating powered by an Air Source Heat Pump, as well as additional first fix services hidden behind the internal wall paneling for future conversion.

Construction started in November 2020 and was completed at the end of 2021, with the project effected by the global pandemic and building material inflation. Despite these challenges, and the inclusion of some one-off expensive items (such as the electric garage doors), the Autobarn was built for under £2,300 / m2. In tandem with high energy performance and the use of natural materials, it combines our studio's goal to combine beauty, affordability, and sustainability.

Design: Bindloss Dawes Location: Frome, United Kingdom Area: 165 m² Year: 2022 Photography: Building Narratives

#architecture #gable roofs #garages #barns #british barns #british garages #united kingdom #bindloss dawes #building narratives #interiors

[dreamer-garage]

McLaren F1

by henryjmw via instagram

#cars #super cars #citeam #dg #dreamer garage #british cars #classic #Classic cars #McLaren #f1 #vintage #vintage cars #old #old cars

[the-saddest-clown]

Hello tobecky nation. Enjoy this terrible wip of smth that was funny to me in my brain. Becky is not going to finish that book anytime soon.

#I MIGHT finish it later today who knows #but ye this was funny to me i guess so enjoy peepos #Becky grew up and married a British nerd that laughs maniacally to himself in his garage what a loser (affectionate) #i stand with the British tobey truthers because it’s FUNNY #i think that married tobecky should have exactly 2 brain cells that they share. obviously Becky has both of them 90% of the time. #who says that 2 terrifyingly intelligent people can’t be stupid around each other #CAN YOU TELL THAT THE TOBECKY BRAINROT IS GETTING TO ME #anyways. #tobecky #tobey mcallister iii #becky botsford #wordgirl #Joy’s art #*points* BRITISH /derogatory

[haveyouheardthisband]

#Psychedelic Rock #Garage Rock #British Rhythm & Blues #Pop Rock #Psychedelic Pop #Blues Rock #1960s #1970s #UK #poll

[britsyankswheels24]

🇬🇧 Embark on a journey through time with the iconic MG MGB —a classic car that has captured the hearts of enthusiasts around the world! Since its introduction in the 1960s, the MGB Roadster has been synonymous with British motoring heritage, combining timeless design with exhilarating performance.

👉 The story of the MG MGB begins in 1962 when it made its debut as the successor to the popular MGA. Designed to appeal to a new generation of drivers, the MGB featured sleek lines, a convertible top, and a powerful engine, making it an instant hit among sports car enthusiasts.

🚘 Under the hood, the MGB was powered by a range of inline-four engines, delivering lively performance and agile handling. Its lightweight construction and responsive steering made it a joy to drive, whether cruising along winding country roads or tackling hairpin turns on the racetrack.

💡 The MGB quickly gained a reputation for its reliability and affordability, earning it a dedicated fanbase that continues to grow to this day. With its timeless design and spirited performance, the MGB remains a sought-after classic car among collectors and enthusiasts worldwide.

⚙️ Over the years, the MGB underwent various updates and revisions, reflecting advancements in automotive technology and design. Despite changes in the automotive landscape, its enduring appeal and iconic status have cemented its place in automotive history.

🌟 Whether admired for its elegant lines, spirited performance, or rich heritage, the MG MGB Roadster continues to captivate drivers and enthusiasts with its timeless charm and undeniable charisma.

#brits and yanks on wheels #retro cars #transatlantic torque #vehicle #cars #old cars #brands #companies #automobile #american cars #mg #mg motor #mg rover group #british automotive #british motor corporation #british cars #british leyland #english cars #old car #classic car #cool cars #race car #sport cars #sports cars #vintage cars #history #morris garage #classic cars #automotive #industry

[slythereen]

once again i am pleading with christian horner to realize just how cunty and diabolical and genius it would be to steal ferrari's golden boy aka toto's dream boy aka max verstappen's favorite rival

#charles leclerc #THREE BIRDS!!!!!! #you can have it all christian #you can be That Bitch #you can talk max out retirement #you can piss toto off #even HELMUT wants him #!!!!! do it for my sanity christian #rbr charles #i just want him to have a car that actually leaves the goddamn garage at this point #at least with a car that fucking fast bad luck wouldnt stop him #ill even allow the ongoing grid penalties #bc he could come back in that rocketship #unlike THAT TRACTOR #my stress level is high #f1 #red bull racing #british gp 2023 #*delphi

[kolega8]

#the betales #garage rock #british #2010s #1950s #goregrind #john lennon #yoko ono #poll #beatles #classic rock #rock music #rock n roll

[volumes-and-vines]

I cannot believe my good fortune today in finding these beautiful items at a garage sale. P&P by Austen in a slip case $1, an illustrated The Secret Garden $1, a vintage wedding gown $5, periwinkle vase $1, and a bonnet worthy of a Brontë $5 🤍🪽🕊️

#jane austen #pride and prejudice #the secret garden #frances hodgson burnett #books #vintage wedding dress #garage sale #book core #vintage aesthetic #cottage core #bonnet #british literature #my post #my photography

[fatally-alive]

Pete's Looks on stage through the years

Link to get Run Run Run on iTunes: https://music.apple.com/bo/album/run-run-run/1710572856?i=1710572864

#the libertines #pete doherty #itunes #new music #british rock #UK top 40 #the Official Charts #alternative rock #garage rock

[georgieluz]

guess who decided to ignore all their current wips and start writing an f1 au for the hbowar boys instead

#you can guarantee that if i'm in a fandom i've written an f1 au for them whether i've uploaded it or it's still in my drafts #it will be there #band of brothers #the pacific #yes i'm giving you red bull liebgott mercedes webster #bc webgott brain rot dictated so #they're gonna hate each other so much #but they're also gonna make out in the mclaren garage too #i'm so close to putting web in a williams tho #just for some spicy IF I HAD A CAR THAT WORKED I'D FUCKING DESTROY YOU AND YOU KNOW IT #bc liebgott would 100% be that smug ass red bull driver bragging that he lapped the williams driver twice #and it would frustrate the hell out of web bc he knows it's an unfair comparison #bc his car is fucking held together by nothing but british stubbornness and sheer refusal to leave the grid #but its shit #it's utter shit #and so he'd be inches away from punching that smug look off lieb's face every race weekend #OH WAIT #i know what i'm gonna do now #I KNOW WHATS GONNA HAPPEN #just working out plot points in the tags of a one sentence text post #wip #julian writes

[wafflesrisa]

If I were a Mercedes or Ferrari garage mechanic right now I’d be struggling for the first time in my life to hold back petty school bully behaviour

#brad pitt #formula 1 #british gp 2023 #Ferrari #Mercedes #f1 #Silverstone 2023 #I genuinely would struggle so much I don’t know what this says about me #i hope that the film garage is operated safely and doesn’t get in the way of the team’s garages #wfl

[dreamer-garage]

McLaren P1

by shot_by_eric via Instagram

#cars #super cars #citeam #dg #dreamer garage #car #McLaren #p1 #british #british cars #hypercars

[kindaeccentric]

Me, 1 minute into 'Understanding In A Car Crash' by Thursday having never heard anything from the band or even Geoff Rickly speaking, ever: ...this explains so much actually

#it sounds so. if clasic british rock was making out sloppy style with u.s. garage bands in the back of an old blue sedan #in the middle of a summer night in the parking lot in front of a dvd rental store #and Geoff sounds like Morrissey if Morrissey had a heart and sould that he could lose #i just. it explains so much

[leclerking]

#he is the problem #mattia binotto hater #get him outta the ferrari garage im so serious #charles leclerc #british gp 2023 #silverstone gp 2023 #ferrari #f1 random

[viper-motorsports]

The British GT Championship returns to Cheshire’s Oulton Park Circuit to open the 2023 season where Garage59 Racing gets their first opportunity to work on their new N°88 McLaren 720S GT3 EVO before the weekend sprints.

#mclaren 720s gt3 evo #british gt championship #garage 59 group #oulton park #2023 britishgt #mclaren 720s gt3 #garage59

[teenlobotomie]

pete and his rosary

#archive #peter doherty #pete doherty #the libertines #indie sleaze #garage rock #garage rock revival #british #british rock #rockstars