I’m in process of designing a large garage, which will serve primarily as an automotive restoration workshop. I am currently clearing land and making a topographical property map. I’m making the initial concept drawings on CAD. The drawings and ideas will be submitted to an architect for finalization. I am interested in dedicating 1 bay as a paint booth and maybe another area for sand/media blasting (though I admittedly have no experience with it). Since my property is sloped, I have 2 possible layouts.
The first option is a rather unique, 40’ x 28’, 2 story 6 bay garage design. 3 bays on top accessed from the front and 3 bays on the bottom accessed from the back. Due to the slope of my property (drainage considerations), the ceiling height of the lower level can not exceed 12’. Obviously the floor of the top story will need some serious support.
The second option is a single level 48’ x 40’, 3 bays in front, 1 bay access on the rear side. The appeal of this one is the large amount of space it provides on 1 level.
I’m looking for any creative thoughts and ideas that I may want to consider during this process. Feel free to think “out of the box”.
Thanks
edit - my property doesn't "slop", it "slopes".
The first option is a rather unique, 40’ x 28’, 2 story 6 bay garage design. 3 bays on top accessed from the front and 3 bays on the bottom accessed from the back. Due to the slope of my property (drainage considerations), the ceiling height of the lower level can not exceed 12’. Obviously the floor of the top story will need some serious support.
The second option is a single level 48’ x 40’, 3 bays in front, 1 bay access on the rear side. The appeal of this one is the large amount of space it provides on 1 level.
I’m looking for any creative thoughts and ideas that I may want to consider during this process. Feel free to think “out of the box”.
Thanks
edit - my property doesn't "slop", it "slopes".