--- title: "02 Developing a Strategic Plan: The Architecture Program" description: The preliminary architecture project program for the Fashion Square Car Wash. image: https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14029653-jpg/images/02-progress.jpg --- [![Modative](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-2141536784-gif/26-Nov-modative/modative-logo.gif "Modative")](https://www.modative.com/) a modern design build firm [![web counter](http://c.statcounter.com/3932824/0/806ee652/1/)](http://www.statcounter.com/free_hit_counter.html) ### projects **fashion square car wash** | sherman oaks, ca A behind the scenes look at the extensive remodel of a mid-century modern car wash - from concept to construction. [![LA Car Wash Blog Header](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14184534-jpg/images/la-car-wash-blog-header.jpg)](https://www.modative.com/fashion-square-car-wash-architect-los-angeles/) [back to project page](https://www.modative.com/fashion-square-car-wash-architect-los-angeles/) # car wash blog ## [02 Developing a Strategic Plan: The Architecture Program](https://www.modative.com/fashion-sq-car-wash-modern-car-wash-architect/bid/22522/02-Developing-a-Strategic-Plan-The-Architecture-Program) Posted by [Derek Leavitt](https://www.modative.com/fashion-sq-car-wash-modern-car-wash-architect/author/derek-leavitt) on Mon, Feb 12, 2007 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![architecture progress](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14029653-jpg/images/02-progress.jpg) Before designing anything, we developed a project program. In architecture, a program is a document that details out the requirements for the project. ![architecture program diagram](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14188420-jpg/images/program_diagram.jpg) Because of the large size of the car wash property, we broke the program down into ten zones (color coded in image above). The following images are from the preliminary program as it was initially presented to the client. This working document was continually revised as the project progressed. [![Architecture Program](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14188434-jpg/images/program01_streetscape.jpg)![Car Wash Ordering Area](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14188442-jpg/images/program02_wash_ordering_area.jpg)](https://www.modative.com/fashion-sq-car-wash-program/) [![Car Wash Entry](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14188448-jpg/images/program03_walking_entry_path.jpg)](https://www.modative.com/fashion-sq-car-wash-program/) [![Car Wash Tunnel](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14188454-jpg/images/program04_washing_tunnel.jpg)](https://www.modative.com/fashion-sq-car-wash-program/) [![Store Program](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14188461-jpg/images/program05_store_interiors.jpg)](https://www.modative.com/fashion-sq-car-wash-program/) [![Waiting Area](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14188476-jpg/images/program06_outdoor_waiting_area.jpg)](https://www.modative.com/fashion-sq-car-wash-program/) [ ![office program architect](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14188486-jpg/images/program07_upstairs_offices.jpg)](https://www.modative.com/fashion-sq-car-wash-program/) [![Car Wash Drying](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14188503-jpg/images/program08_drying_areas.jpg)](https://www.modative.com/fashion-sq-car-wash-program/) [![Car Wash Detailing](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14188516-jpg/images/program09_detail_areas.jpg)](https://www.modative.com/fashion-sq-car-wash-program/) [![Oil Change Building](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14188523-jpg/images/program10_oil_change_building.jpg)](https://www.modative.com/fashion-sq-car-wash-program/)   Topics: [Car Wash](https://www.modative.com/fashion-sq-car-wash-modern-car-wash-architect/topic/car-wash), [Car Wash Remodel](https://www.modative.com/fashion-sq-car-wash-modern-car-wash-architect/topic/car-wash-remodel), [Project Strategy](https://www.modative.com/fashion-sq-car-wash-modern-car-wash-architect/topic/project-strategy), [Program](https://www.modative.com/fashion-sq-car-wash-modern-car-wash-architect/topic/program) ### Ongoing Updates When we add a new car wash project post, you get an email notification. 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