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Aside from the necessary aesthetic makeover, Modative's concept was to rethink the car wash process by making it less of a "chore" and into more of a positive "experience", like going to Starbucks, or the spa.

los    angeles car washView from the street with the new drought tolerant landscaping in the foreground. Photo by Fredy Monge of Pacific Empire Builders

We envisioned the car wash having far less of the visual clutter typical of car washes by reducing the number of signs and replacing them with smart design moves that create an atmosphere of high end service.

on tv

The Fashion Square Car Wash has been featured on Conan O'Brian and in a GMC Sierra Denali Commercial.

Architect Car Wash on TV Conan

Tom Hanks and Conan O'Brian (virtually) ride a scooter through the Fashion Square car Wash tunnel.

Car Wash Architect Commercial

2011 GMC Sierra Denali Commercial

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car wash architects

Photo by Christian Navar

remodel car wash

Before picture of the waiting area.


architecture canopyA close up of the new canopy. Photo by Christian Navar

 

canopy  detail

Canopy detail. Photo by Christian Navar

car wash remodel waiting area The waiting area and new canopy with aluminum louvers. Photo by Fredy Monge of Pacific Empire Builders

 

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. Photo by Fredy Monge of Pacific Empire Builders

modern car wash waiting area

Photo by Sergio Garza

car  wash canopy

Photo by Sergio Garza

 

car wash retail store remodelThe main car wash building with a peek into the retail store interior. Photo by Fredy Monge of Pacific Empire Builders

 

car wash  graphics

New signs - also by Modative. Photo by Christian Navar

 

outdated  car wash sign

The old sign. Photo by Christian Navar

 

drought tolerant landscaping

New sign and drought tolerant landscaping along the street. Photo by Christian Navar

 

car wash  modern signNew sign and landscaping at the corner. Photo by Christian Navar

modern graphic design Photo by Sergio Garza

 

clean  sign

The simple and "clean" graphics. Photo by Christian Navar

 

car  wash los angeles The welcome car wash ordering area. Photo by Christian Navar

 

car  wash needs remodelBefore picture of the welcome area. Photo by Modative

car wash remodel canopyThe remodeled car wash ordering area. The only time of day this area is without cars. Photo by Fredy Monge of Pacific Empire Builders

 

la  car wash architecture

Path to the lobby. Photo by Christian Navar

 

car wash  interior design

The card area in the shop. Photo by Christian Navar

 

store  graphics

The graphics theme of the store interior closely matches the exterior grapahics. Photo by Christian Navar

  

los  angeles modern car wash

Photo by Sergio Garza

modern car wash remodel

Photo by Sergio Garza

car wash los angeles

Photo by Sergio Garza

car wash  architect

Photo by Sergio Garza

car  wash tunnel watch

Photo by Sergio Garza

car wash viewing

Photo by Sergio Garza

car  wash rennovation

Photo by Sergio Garza

 

modern car wash

Photo by Sergio Garza

oil change building remodel

Photo by Sergio Garza

oil change  remodel

Photo by Sergio Garza

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

Our team is actively seeking 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.