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Modern Car Wash Remodel Photos

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.

modern graphic designPhoto by Sergio Garza

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Photo by Sergio Garza

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Photo by Sergio Garza

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Photo by Sergio Garza

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Photo by Sergio Garza

car wash tunnel watch

Photo by Sergio Garza

car wash tunnel

Photo by Sergio Garza

car wash viewing

Photo by Sergio Garza

car wash rennovation

Photo by Sergio Garza

modern landscaping car wash

Photo by Sergio Garza

modern car wash waiting area

Photo by Sergio Garza

car wash canopy

Photo by Sergio Garza

modern landscaping

Photo by Sergio Garza

modern car wash

Photo by Sergio Garza

drought tolerant landscaping

Photo by Sergio Garza

oil change building remodel

Photo by Sergio Garza

oil change remodel

Photo by Sergio Garza

oil change building remodel

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 - Modative
General Contractor - Pacific Empre Builders
Landscape Architect - Miriam Rainville
Structural Engineer - Ajay Ray

Topics: Car Wash, Car Wash Remodel, Modernism, Los Angeles, los angeles architects, Modern Design, Landscape Architect, Architecture portfolio, Mid-Century Modern, modern remodel

Car Wash Remodel Night Photos

Posted by Derek Leavitt on Mon, Nov 16, 2009

remodel progress

A few night photos of the remodeled Fashion Square Car Wash taken by the contractor's superintendent, Fredy Monge of Pacific Empire Builders.

 

los angeles car washView from the street with the new drought tolerant landscaping in the foreground.

 

car wash remodel canopyThe remodeled car wash ordering area. The only time of day this area is without cars.

 

car wash remodel waiting area The waiting area and new canopy with aluminum louvers.

 

oil change building remodelThe oil change / smog check building. Work on this building was minimal- new stucco and paint. New planter/benches in the foreground.

 

car wash retail store remodelThe 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.

Topics: Car Wash, Car Wash Remodel, Los Angeles, remodel, los angeles architects

Car Wash Architecture Update

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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car wash architectsThe new waiting area

 

 

remodel car washAnd, just to remind you, the old waiting area and main building

 

 

architecture canopyA close up of the new canopy

 

canopy detail

Canopy detail

 

car wash graphics

We also designed all the new signs

 

outdated car wash sign

The old sign

 

drought tolerant landscaping

New drought tolerant landscaping along the street

 

car wash modern signThe sign and landscaping at the corner

 

clean sign

The simple and "clean" graphics

 

car wash los angeles The welcome car wash ordering area

 

car wash needs remodelBefore picture of the welcome area

 

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The vacuum area beyond is about to be rebuilt with a new structure and graphics (Sept. 2009)

 

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Path to the lobby

 

car wash interior design

The card area

 

store graphics

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.

 

Topics: Car Wash, Car Wash Remodel, Modernism, Los Angeles, Modern Design, Mid-Century Modern