Many of us are probably familiar with it: you are almost at your destination, the fuel light comes on... Filling up your car at the nearest gas station is an option. Nevertheless, MASTERS lists a number of petrol stations that are definitely worth the detour. At least, if you're in the area.
This gas station, called Helios House, is made of recycled stainless steel and contains 90 solar panels. This ensures that the station's energy consumption is 16% less. The gas station of the future was commissioned by advertising agency Ogilvy & Mather in collaboration with designer Brian Collins. Ultimately the design was made by Office dA. It was the first gas station in the world to receive a so-called LEED certification; a worldwide certification for green buildings.
This gas station is located on one of Spain's main highways, near Madrid. If your tank makes it, a small detour for this station is definitely recommended. The Spanish company Moneo Brock created the impressive design and says it drew inspiration from the optimism and modernism of gas stations from the 40s and 50s. Thanks to the curved shapes, the architects have managed to give it a playful and contemporary character.
This gas station was designed by Albert Frey in 1965. The bold roofline was the first thing visitors saw when entering the city from California state Route 111. The so-called Tramway Gas Station has since been transformed into the Palm Springs Visitor Center and has been on the National Register of Historic Structures since 2015. So keep this in mind if you have a range of 20 kilometers on the odometer...
Since its opening in 2007, this design has gained a bit of a cult status, but you really can't ignore it. Located along the iconic Route 66 in Oklahoma, the 20-foot-tall soda bottle shines at you from miles away. In any case, the design of this station embodies the colorful and vibrant essence of the route…
This structure in Eritrea was originally a gas station. Italian architect Giuseppe Pettazzia was commissioned to design the Fiat Tagliero. In terms of appearance, a comparison is often made with an airplane. Construction was completed in 1938, the station's design was revolutionary for its time. The architectural masterpiece is now even on the UNESCO world heritage list.
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