--- title: 04 Architecture Study Model Base description: The architecture base study model of the Fashion Square Car Wash before modifications. image: https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14029952-jpg/images/04-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 ## [04 Architecture Study Model Base](https://www.modative.com/fashion-sq-car-wash-modern-car-wash-architect/bid/23373/04-Architecture-Study-Model-Base) Posted by [Derek Leavitt](https://www.modative.com/fashion-sq-car-wash-modern-car-wash-architect/author/derek-leavitt) on Thu, May 10, 2007 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![architect schedule](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14029952-jpg/images/04-progress.jpg) We do much of our architectural design work three dimensionally. One of the best ways to achieve this is through physical study models. Because this project was a remodel, we first built a model of the car wash as it exists. A large base model that we could then manipulate with design options. Here are a few photos of the 1/4"= 1'-0" scale model we built of the existing car wash, before any modifications. The model quickly made us aware of the simple beauty of the exposed steel structure that repeats throughout the building. ![architect model](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14031862-jpg/images/architecture_model_front.jpg) *The front (street side) of the car wash* ![architect study model](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14031877-jpg/images/architecture_model_overall.jpg) *The car wash from above (roof of wash tunnel removed)* ![architect model](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14031884-jpg/images/architecture_model_tunnel.jpg) *The car wash tunnel and beauty of the repetitive steel structure * Topics: [Car Wash Remodel](https://www.modative.com/fashion-sq-car-wash-modern-car-wash-architect/topic/car-wash-remodel), [study model](https://www.modative.com/fashion-sq-car-wash-modern-car-wash-architect/topic/study-model) ### Ongoing Updates When we add a new car wash project post, you get an email notification. That's it. 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