Seminole Parking Structure

Coconut Creek, Florida

Seminole Coconut Creek Casino and Resort engaged Michael Singer Studio to review the master plan and design for the expansion of their facilities in Coconut Creek, FL and to recommend and identify public areas in the development that could achieve a “conspicuous display of green technology” and integrate public art. The Studio addressed the next phase of the project, a 7 story, 3,000 car and bus parking structure, to see how it could support a range of environmental functions in a highly visible manner. The Studio identified numerous possibilities, re-imagining the entire skin of the structure, its internal systems and its top deck. The top deck of the garage was designed with solar pv canopies that also provide shade for vehicles, support LED light strips along the canopy underside to reduce light pollution, and collect clean rainwater for sculptural water elements and gardens integrated with the building’s skin and the surrounding retention ponds. The skin of the structure was designed as an armature for small horticultural gardens that produce non-edible native plants for local restoration projects as well as flower displays at the resort. The water for these gardens was designed to be collected from the roof canopies and stored in cisterns and the retention ponds on site. The soil for the gardens could be supplied by compostable waste from the resort, creating a closed loop for organic waste within the site. The structure’s skin is also envisioned as a large scale canvas derived from traditional Seminole Tribe patterns comprised of perforated metal panels and wire mesh. The ground floor retail buildings have green roofs and are surrounded by living walls and outdoor cafes. Aspects of this study were integrated and built within the final garage design including the solar canopies, a Sculptural Biofiltration Wall, rainwater harvesting and green walls.

Artist / Designer: Michael Singer
Singer Studio Design Team: Jason Bregman,
Calen Colby PE and Ian Stebinger
Architect of Record: Friedmutter Group
Landscape Architect: EDSA
Civil Engineer: Keith and Schnars
Solar Array: Advanced Roofing