aluminum clads curved porsche pavilion by MARC FORNES / THEVERYMANY in singapore

MARC FORNES / THEVERYMANY collaborates with porsche

NYC-based studio MARC FORNES / THEVERYMANY and Porsche have teamed up in My Two Cars Garage, a double-curved aluminum pavilion that serves as the backdrop for the debut of the car manufacturer’s electric Macan, unveiled at Singapore Art Week. Built as a monocoque shell, the structural strength of the pavilion lies in the curves of its skin, which carries the load and eliminates the need for internal support. Ιnspired by the Macan’s bodywork, the structure features perforations that let light play through during the day, casting shifting patterns across the floor. Constructed in modular components, each part of the construction was prefabricated off-site and assembled on location as puzzle-like modules, minimizing build time and maintaining a look with no visible joints. The result is a continuous, smooth surface that mirrors Porsche’s commitment to refined precision and elegance.

all images by DoubleSpace, courtesy of MARC FORNES / THEVERYMANY

my two cars garage’s fluid form unravels around the car

A creative collaboration with Michael Mauer of Style Porsche, the pavilion combines Mauer’s principles of Focus, Purpose, and Tension with MARC FORNES / THEVERYMANY’s design philosophy of Essentialism, Specificity, and Frozen Tension, bringing their shared vision for precision and functionality to life. The structure channels the focus of the German automobile manufacturer on performance and precision with an open, fluid form that spotlights the car as the main attraction, inviting up-close exploration of the design and engineering. Made up of 6,380 uniquely shaped aluminum strips, the double-curved surface of the structure takes shape through advanced computational modeling, optimizing curvature and material efficiency. 

the striking aluminum pavilion debuts the electric Macan at Singapore Art Week

the structure offers an immersive space at Singapore Art Week

Set against the backdrop of Gardens by the Bay, Singapore, the structure measures 13.3 meters long, 10.8 meters wide, and 7 meters tall, offering an immersive, engaging environment. With space for two cars and a design that even lets the Macan drive right through, My Two Cars Garage is as much about the performance of the space as it is about the car itself. At night, purple hues illuminate the pavilion and enhance the effect, with a play of light and shadow that gives the structure a sense of motion.

My Two Cars Garage redefines structural design with an ultra-thin, self-supporting shell

crafted as a monocoque shell, the pavilion’s skin is its strength—no internal supports needed

inspired by the Macan’s bodywork, the pavilion’s perforations create shifting patterns of light

a self-supporting structure of 6,380 aluminum strips celebrates Porsche’s precision

Michael Mauer and MARC FORNES / THEVERYMANY bring Focus, Purpose, and Tension to My Two Cars Garage

each aluminum strip is crafted through computational modeling

a puzzle-like assembly of prefabricated modules creates a continuous surface

the pavilion’s fluid form wraps around the car, making it the star of this immersive experience

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set in Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay

his aluminum structure has room for two cars and drive-through access

the double-curved structure is both visually striking and structurally sound

flowing lines and strategic lighting bring life to the aluminum shell

precision and fluidity define this pavilion

inspired by the Macan’s details

purple lighting illuminates the pavilion as the night falls

the structural strength of the pavilion lies in the curves of its skin

prefabrication minimized build time

an open, fluid form invites visitors for up-close exploration of the design and engineering

optimizing curvature and material efficiency

the pavilion is as much a performance as it is a display space

the structure measures 13.3 meters long, 10.8 meters wide, and 7 meters tall

offering an immersive, engaging environment

made up of 6,380 uniquely shaped aluminum strips

lighting gives the structure a sense of motion

the structure offers an immersive space at Singapore Art Week

project info:

name: My Two Cars Garage
architect: MARC FORNES / THEVERYMANY | @theverymany
location: Garden by the Bay, Singapore

dimensions: L: 13.3m X W: 10.8m x H: 7m

commissioner: PORSCHE AG. | @porsche
photographer: DoubleSpace | @2spacephoto