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 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.