Revolutionising the Parking Garage Landscape
Cutting edge parking solutions for both commercial and residential projects have now become a realistic option for architects and developers in Southern Africa.
As urban spaces become denser, land availability more constrained and local authorities stricter on off-street parking, architects and town planners face increasing pressure to design smarter, more space-efficient buildings, without compromising aesthetics or functionality. One area ripe for innovation is parking.
“ Expanding on ATTPS’ s successful introduction of turntables as an innovative, space-saving solution, the company is now pleased to add a range of parking lift options to its expanded product offering.”
Parking Lifts Partnering with world-leading international parking systems manufacturer, Wöhr Parking Systems, ATTPS is now able to offer a wide range of parking lifts to meet the most complex parking requirements. Parking lifts( also known as mechanical or automated parking systems) are innovative systems that vertically and / or horizontally stack vehicles, allowing multiple cars to be parked in the footprint of a single traditional bay. From simple two-car stackers to fully automated multi-level systems( capable of stacking hundreds of cars), parking lifts maximise every inch of space.
Benefits of Parking Lifts
1. Space Optimisation: Parking lifts can double or triple parking capacity without increasing the building footprint, which is a game-changer for high-density developments, mixed-use buildings, and inner-city sites.
2. Better Aesthetics and Design Flexibility: Traditional parking spaces often dictate ground-level building design. With vertical or underground lifts, architects can reclaim above-ground space for green areas, retail units, or communal zones- creating more functional and visually appealing spaces.
3. Sustainability: Less land usage, fewer driveways and more efficient space utilisation means reduced environmental impact. Automated systems also reduce vehicle emissions since cars don’ t need to idle or circulate in search of a spot.
4. Improved Safety and Security: Parking lifts restrict public access to parked vehicles, significantly reducing theft and vandalism. There’ s also a reduced risk of collisions with infrastructure and other vehicles in tight garage spaces.
5. Enhanced Property Value: Developments with innovative amenities such as automated parking facilities often command higher market value and can be a unique selling point.
The Future is Vertical As smart cities evolve and demand for space efficient, tech-integrated architecture grows, parking lifts are a strategic design element.
Forward-thinking architects and developers who embrace this technology are not only solving today’ s parking problems- they’ re also future-proofing their designs for tomorrow’ s urban challenges. ATTPS offers turnkey lift solutions, supporting clients through every stage- from selecting the most suitable system, through design, manufacturing, delivery, installation, and ongoing maintenance.
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