Perhaps you’ve walked by that quirky triangular parking garage at Second Avenue and Yesler Way in Pioneer Square and wondered about its unusual design.
Next time, you’ll know: It’s called the Sinking Ship, and it’s officially the “coolest” place to park in the nation, according to design publication Architizer and London-based Looking4.com, an airport-parking comparison website.
Architizer nominated 10 garages across the United States based on factors including sustainability, historical elements and artistic design. Voters then picked their favorites.
“With its unique form and position along the street’s slope causing it to closely resemble the bow of a boat, the Sinking Ship is an iconic site in Seattle,” the contest’s sponsors wrote in a statement released last week.
The garage was built in 1961 by Seattle architectural and engineering partners Mandeville and Berge.
