The world's most glamorous concrete 'house of cards'—a parking garage that treats cars and people as social equals.
Mixed-use development with eye-catching multi-story car park.
Featured in Herzog & de Meuron's definitive monograph, Herzog & de Meuron: Natural History.
Visitor Guide
Take the elevator to the 7th floor for the highest ceilings (34 feet) and incredible 360-degree views of South Beach and the Charles River.
The central sculptural staircase between levels 5 and 7, where the tilting columns create a sense of fragile, balanced geometry.
Public parking garage. Retail spaces on the first and fifth floors are public. The rooftop penthouse and courtyard houses are private residences.
The concrete slabs have tilted edges to give them a thinner, 'paper-like' appearance. The pillars are positioned along Alton Road to look like they could be pushed over.
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Design & Structure
The architects used full-scale tests of vertical supports to achieve a 'house of cards' look where slabs and pillars appear interchangeble. The design breaks car trajectories to attract foot traffic.
Reinforced concrete and asphalt. The building's beauty lies in its structural honesty—exposed concrete provides a variety of shades as light shifts through the open floors.
The pillars were positioned with their large edges along the street and leaning at angles, evoking a deck of cards. The structure is all reinforced concrete, following traditional garage materials in a radical way.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed 1111 Lincoln Road?+
1111 Lincoln Road was designed by Herzog & de Meuron and completed in 2010. It is located in Miami Beach, United States.
Where is 1111 Lincoln Road located?+
1111 Lincoln Road is located in Miami Beach, United States. Its coordinates are 25.7907°, -80.1410°.
When was 1111 Lincoln Road built?+
1111 Lincoln Road was completed in 2010. It was designed by Herzog & de Meuron.
Can I visit 1111 Lincoln Road?+
1111 Lincoln Road is a real building in Miami Beach that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.