10. GASOLINE PETROL STATION in Cuneo, Italy
This
gas station is a beautiful work of art. It has strong modern art themes
throughout the building. It offers a cafe and dining area beside the ability to
fill up your vehicle with gasoline. The architecture is unique for its shape
and soft curving lines. It stands out with cement gray and a cranberry red
color. It makes you feel like you’ve been transformed to the future. Large
pieces of cement is cast for this building and the final touches include large glass
walls.
9.
GAS GALANTA in Slovakia
This
phenomenal gas station has tall saucer style shapes hovering over the building
and gas pumps. The pump numbers are highlighted and presented in yellow on a
cement gray surface. The wooden facade of the attached building really softens
the hard and tall concrete surfaces surrounding it. The three large discs are
connected and create a very modern atmosphere.
8.
HELIOS HOUSE in Los Angeles, California
This
gas station is absolutely breath-taking. It’s decorated with large stainless
steel panels making 3-d like shapes with hard edges. The large canopy is unique
in that it collects rainwater and reuses it for irrigation on the property.
It’s popular for it’s unique design and eco-friendly usage. The roof alone has
90 solar panels which create enough energy to power two to three average
American homes. That is incredible! If you are ever in Los Angeles you HAVE to
check this gas station out!
7.
UNITED OIL GAS STATION in Los Angeles, California
By
the way, while you’re checking out Helios House you need to stop by United Oil
gas station on the corner of Slauson Ave and La Brea Avenue. This building is
breathtaking and extremely unique in what it can achieve. This gas station has
twelve gas pumps, a mini market and a car wash all in one. There is a unique
driveway that starts on one side, and continues OVER the buildings and gas
pumps, and leads you right to the car wash! There is no other gas station quite
like this one.
6.
ESSO MOBIL STATION in Leicestershire
This
is an amazing structure that was
created in 1979. It has large disc shapes hovering above the building and it’s
decorated with red and white. It’s last of it’s kind in England.
5.
BATUMI PETROL STATION & RESTAURANT in Georgia
This
gas station has a McDonalds inside and is very appealing to all that pass by.
It is an extremely interested glass shell shape. There is a huge dome shape on
one side where the McDonalds is sitting and a huge canopy hovering over the
other end of the building where the gas stations are sitting. Even though the
two are connected into the same building the architect did an amazing job
making them feel like they were separate. The dining area for Mc Donalds is
surrounded by luscious green grass and mindful wood tables and chairs.
4.
HOUTEN SERVICE STATION in the Netherlands
The
design of the gas station is unique in that it has giant steel canopies and
steel fencing covering the front of the gas station which help keep order to
traffic. The construction is extremely simple but covers a lot of space. It’s a
beautiful
compliment to the natural scenery surrounding the petrol station.
3.
ORIVAL GAS STATION in Belgium
This
gas station is huge and absolutely beautiful! This amazing set up has picnic
areas, fuel pumps and even art exhibits. They display art pieces by local
sculptors and painters. You get to surround yourself with Belgium’s beautiful
landscape, art and a pleasant place to relax. The building itself is extremely
long and narrow looking but is actually a very large space. It has a total of
has a total of 59,000 square meters and a built area of 3,411 square meters.
2.
WISSOL GAS STATION in Georgia
This
phenomenal gas station was built in 2011 and is made completely of cement and
steel. It has large sloping designs which mimic the hilly landscape surrounding
it. It’s a beautiful master piece that requires you awe upon arrival. Wissol is
a name that is recognized all over the country of Georgia but when creating
this location they definitely went above and beyond.
1.
POPS ARCADIA on Route 66 in Oklahoma
OPS
is an American landmark that reminds us of times past. It has a very vintage
feeling and the architecture of the building inspires nostalgia. Instagram is
extremely popular with images of people visiting it daily and taking tons of
fun photographs. The interior is extremely colorful and crisp with soft edges.
They offer good American food like hamburgers and hot dogs. The entrance has
bright blue glass and modern furniture. They offer a giant selection of soda
pop and have old fashioned candy containers.
These
gas stations are incredible in the sense that they inspire us to see the world
differently. From giant steel modern sculpture’s to nostalgic atmospheres and
cement shapes like nothing else on the planet. Architects and business owners
are learning that gas stations can offer more than just gas a soda pop; they
can be places where people relax after a long trip and get some fresh air. They
can even be places where you get to take a glimpse at some beautiful paintings
and sculptures. Maybe even meditate over the beautiful scenery that surrounds
these buildings.
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