Many of us are probably familiar with it: you're almost at your destination, the fuel light comes on... Filling up your car at the nearest gas station is an option. Yet MASTERS lists some gas stations that are well 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 reduces the station's energy consumption by 16%. The gas station of the future was commissioned by advertising agency Ogilvy & Mather in collaboration with designer Brian Collins. Ultimately, the design was created by Office dA. It was the first gas station in the world to receive so-called LEED certification; a globally used certification for green buildings.
This gas station is located on one of Spain's main highways, near Madrid. Should your tank make it, a small detour for this station is definitely recommended. Spain's Moneo Brock created the impressive design, saying it took its inspiration from the optimism and modernism of gas stations from the 1940s and 1950s. Through the curved shapes, the architects managed to still give it a playful and contemporary character.
In 1965, this gas station was designed by Albert Frey. 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 Palm Springs' visitor center and has been on the National Register of Historic Buildings since 2015. So keep this in mind, should you have a range of 20 kilometers on your counter....
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-meter-high soda bottle shines down on you from miles away. In any case, the design of this station embodies the colorful and vibrant essence of the route....
Originally, this structure in Eritrea is a gas station. Italian architect Giuseppe Pettazzia was commissioned to design the Fiat Tagliero. In appearance, the comparison to an airplane is often made. Construction was completed in 1938, the design of the station was revolutionary for the time. Since then, the architectural masterpiece has even been listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
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