Posted by Derek Leavitt on Fri, Apr 16, 2010
We recently had some photos taken of the Fashion Square Car Wash by photographer Sergio Garza - www.SergioGarza.net.
Sergio shot these for his portfolio, so we didn't interfere and advise him of what we wanted. He had free range to express his artistic point of view. We are pleased with the results. They capture the essence of the place, a busy car wash that is only closed (except for rainy days) one day a year. We also like that he took some pictures of just the landscaping.
Photo by Sergio Garza
Photo by Sergio Garza
Photo by Sergio Garza
Photo by Sergio Garza
Photo by Sergio Garza
Photo by Sergio Garza
Photo by Sergio Garza
Photo by Sergio Garza
Photo by Sergio Garza
Photo by Sergio Garza
Photo by Sergio Garza
Photo by Sergio Garza
Photo by Sergio Garza
Photo by Sergio Garza
Photo by Sergio Garza
Photo by Sergio Garza
Photo by Sergio Garza
Photo by Sergio Garza - www.SergioGarza.net
The Fashion Square Car Wash, located in Sherman Oaks, CA (Los Angeles) was remodeled extensively in 2009 by the following team:
Architect - ModativeGeneral Contractor - Pacific Empre BuildersLandscape Architect - Miriam RainvilleStructural Engineer - Ajay Ray
Posted by Derek Leavitt on Mon, Nov 16, 2009
A few night photos of the remodeled Fashion Square Car Wash taken by the contractor's superintendent, Fredy Monge of Pacific Empire Builders.
View from the street with the new drought tolerant landscaping in the foreground.
The remodeled car wash ordering area. The only time of day this area is without cars.
The waiting area and new canopy with aluminum louvers.
The oil change / smog check building. Work on this building was minimal- new stucco and paint. New planter/benches in the foreground.
The main car wash building with a peek into the retail store interior.
Modative is the architect for the Fashion Square Car Wash remodel in Sherman Oaks, CA (Los Angeles). We are actively seeking other car washes that are looking to improve their sales though a modern makeover. Please contact Modative if you are interested in learning more about how a remodeled car wash can drastically improve your business and your customers' satisfaction.
Posted by Derek Leavitt on Tue, Sep 08, 2009
Update September 2009
While we continue to go back in
time and add posts of the entire Fashion Square Car Wash architecture
and construction process, I thought we'd show a few recent pictures to
hold you over until we send in the professional photographers.
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The new waiting area
And, just to remind you, the old waiting area and main building
A close up of the new canopy
Canopy detail
We also designed all the new signs
The old sign
New drought tolerant landscaping along the street
The sign and landscaping at the corner
The simple and "clean" graphics
The welcome car wash ordering area
Before picture of the welcome area
The vacuum area beyond is about to be rebuilt with a new structure and graphics (Sept. 2009)
Path to the lobby
The card area
We brought a similar graphics theme to the store interiors
Stay tuned as posts will be added in the coming months to show you more of the architecture and construction process.