Tuinmaximaal Carport May 2026

But then came the Tuinmaximaal Carport —and it changed everything. Literally translated, it means "Garden Maximum." But conceptually, it is a philosophy. It is the architectural answer to the question: How do we park a car without losing paradise?

A standard carport is a roof on four poles. A Tuinmaximaal carport is a between storage and nature. The Ingenious Features What makes this structure so fascinating is not just what it has , but what it doesn’t have . tuinmaximaal carport

In the classic Dutch urban dream, there is a constant, silent war being waged. On one side stands the Car : a expensive, beloved, yet bulky metal beast that demands shelter from the rain, hail, and aggressive seagulls. On the other side stands the Tuin : a green sanctuary of hydrangeas, bee-friendly grasses, and a single lounge chair you never get to sit on. But then came the Tuinmaximaal Carport —and it

For decades, the carport was the enemy of the garden. It was a dark, asbestos-roofed cave that ate sunlight and turned backyards into concrete parking lots. A standard carport is a roof on four poles

Most carports ruin the soil by covering it with asphalt or concrete pavers. The Tuinmaximaal refuses. Instead, it uses grass grid systems or open gravel. Rainwater drains directly into the earth. Worms can still travel. The ground breathes . When the car is away, the space doesn't look like a parking lot; it looks like a slightly compressed part of the lawn.