--- title: "Modern car wash architect: Fashion Square Car Wash | Los Angeles" description: Los Angeles | Modern remodel of the Fashion Square Car Wash in Sherman Oaks, CA --- [![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 ## [Modern Car Wash Remodel Photos](https://www.modative.com/fashion-sq-car-wash-modern-car-wash-architect/bid/32172/Modern-Car-Wash-Remodel-Photos) Posted by [Derek Leavitt](https://www.modative.com/fashion-sq-car-wash-modern-car-wash-architect/author/derek-leavitt) on Fri, Apr 16, 2010 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) We recently had some photos taken of the Fashion Square Car Wash by photographer Sergio Garza - [www.SergioGarza.net](http://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 design](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14033656-jpg/images/car_wash_graphic_design_sign_la.jpg)*Photo by Sergio Garza* ![los angeles modern car wash](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14186036-jpg/images/modern_landscape_gravel_la.jpg) *Photo by Sergio Garza* ![modern car wash remodel](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14037298-jpg/images/fashion_square_car_wash_la.jpg) *Photo by Sergio Garza* ![car wash los angeles](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14037289-jpg/images/fashion_square_car_wash_order_la.jpg) *Photo by Sergio Garza* ![car wash architect](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14033733-jpg/images/car_wash_order_area_la.jpg) *Photo by Sergio Garza* ![car wash tunnel watch](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14033955-jpg/images/car_wash_tunnel_remodel_la.jpg) *Photo by Sergio Garza* ![car wash tunnel](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14185990-jpg/images/modern_car_wash_tunnel_la.jpg) *Photo by Sergio Garza* ![car wash viewing](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14192406-jpg/images/watching_cars_in_wash_tunnel_la.jpg) *Photo by Sergio Garza* ![car wash rennovation](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14191555-jpg/images/steel_car_wash_tunnel_la.jpg) *Photo by Sergio Garza* ![modern landscaping car wash](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14186055-jpg/images/modern_landscaping_car_wash.jpg) *Photo by Sergio Garza* ![modern car wash waiting area](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14033750-jpg/images/car_wash_outdoor_waiting_area_la.jpg) *Photo by Sergio Garza* ![car wash canopy](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14033056-jpg/images/car_wash_canopy_design_la.jpg) *Photo by Sergio Garza* ![modern landscaping](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14186045-jpg/images/modern_landscape_tree_la.jpg) *Photo by Sergio Garza* ![modern car wash](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14033722-jpg/images/car_wash_landscape_design_la.jpg) *Photo by Sergio Garza* ![drought tolerant landscaping](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14038544-jpg/images/gravel_la.jpg) *Photo by Sergio Garza* ![oil change building remodel](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14186065-jpg/images/modern_oil_change_building_la.jpg) *Photo by Sergio Garza* ![oil change remodel](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14187881-jpg/images/oil_change_sign_la.jpg) *Photo by Sergio Garza* ![oil change building remodel](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14188623-jpg/images/remodel_oil_change_building_la.jpg) *Photo by Sergio Garza - [www.SergioGarza.net](http://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](https://www.modative.com/modative/) **General Contractor** - [Pacific Empre Builders](http://pebuilders.com/) **Landscape Architect** - Miriam Rainville **Structural Engineer** - Ajay Ray 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.modative.com/fashion-sq-car-wash-modern-car-wash-architect/bid/32172/Modern-Car-Wash-Remodel-Photos#comments-listing) 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), [Modernism](https://www.modative.com/fashion-sq-car-wash-modern-car-wash-architect/topic/modernism), [Los Angeles](https://www.modative.com/fashion-sq-car-wash-modern-car-wash-architect/topic/los-angeles), [los angeles architects](https://www.modative.com/fashion-sq-car-wash-modern-car-wash-architect/topic/los-angeles-architects), [Modern Design](https://www.modative.com/fashion-sq-car-wash-modern-car-wash-architect/topic/modern-design), [Landscape Architect](https://www.modative.com/fashion-sq-car-wash-modern-car-wash-architect/topic/landscape-architect), [Architecture portfolio](https://www.modative.com/fashion-sq-car-wash-modern-car-wash-architect/topic/architecture-portfolio), [Mid-Century Modern](https://www.modative.com/fashion-sq-car-wash-modern-car-wash-architect/topic/mid-century-modern), [modern remodel](https://www.modative.com/fashion-sq-car-wash-modern-car-wash-architect/topic/modern-remodel) ## [Car Wash Remodel Night Photos](https://www.modative.com/fashion-sq-car-wash-modern-car-wash-architect/bid/28297/Car-Wash-Remodel-Night-Photos) Posted by [Derek Leavitt](https://www.modative.com/fashion-sq-car-wash-modern-car-wash-architect/author/derek-leavitt) on Mon, Nov 16, 2009 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![remodel progress](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14188632-jpg/images/remodel-progress-111609.jpg) 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 wash](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14034736-jpg/images/car-wash-remodel-night.jpg)*View from the street with the new drought tolerant landscaping in the foreground.*   ![car wash remodel canopy](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14040291-jpg/images/la-car-wash-canopy-remodel.jpg)*The remodeled car wash ordering area. The only time of day this area is without cars.*   ![car wash remodel waiting area](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14034829-jpg/images/car-wash-waiting-arae-night.jpg) *The waiting area and new canopy with aluminum louvers.*   ![oil change building remodel](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14187889-jpg/images/oil-change-remodel.jpg)*The 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 remodel](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14034769-jpg/images/car-wash-retail-store-night.jpg)*The 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](https://www.modative.com/contact-modative/) if you are interested in learning more about how a remodeled car wash can drastically improve your business and your customers' satisfaction.* 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.modative.com/fashion-sq-car-wash-modern-car-wash-architect/bid/28297/Car-Wash-Remodel-Night-Photos#comments-listing) 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), [Los Angeles](https://www.modative.com/fashion-sq-car-wash-modern-car-wash-architect/topic/los-angeles), [remodel](https://www.modative.com/fashion-sq-car-wash-modern-car-wash-architect/topic/remodel), [los angeles architects](https://www.modative.com/fashion-sq-car-wash-modern-car-wash-architect/topic/los-angeles-architects) ## [Car Wash Architecture Update](https://www.modative.com/fashion-sq-car-wash-modern-car-wash-architect/bid/25649/Car-Wash-Architecture-Update) Posted by [Derek Leavitt](https://www.modative.com/fashion-sq-car-wash-modern-car-wash-architect/author/derek-leavitt) on Tue, Sep 08, 2009 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) 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. If you would like to be notified when we add updates to this project blog, please subscribe by entering your email on the right. ![car wash architects](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14034608-jpg/images/car-wash-los_angeles-waiting.jpg)The new waiting area     ![remodel car wash](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14033290-jpg/images/car_wash_exist_main_building.jpg)And, just to remind you, the old waiting area and main building     ![architecture canopy](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14034008-jpg/images/car-wash-canopy-architecture.jpg)A close up of the new canopy   ![canopy detail](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14034045-jpg/images/car-wash-canopy-detail.jpg) Canopy detail   ![car wash graphics](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14034620-jpg/images/car-wash-main_sign.jpg) We also designed all the new signs   ![outdated car wash sign](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14033410-jpg/images/car_wash_exist_sign.jpg) The old sign   ![drought tolerant landscaping](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14034396-jpg/images/car-wash-enter-sign-graphics.jpg) New drought tolerant landscaping along the street   ![car wash modern sign](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14034495-jpg/images/car-wash-graphics.jpg)The sign and landscaping at the corner   ![clean sign](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14034304-jpg/images/car-wash-clean-sign.jpg) The simple and "clean" graphics   ![car wash los angeles](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14034843-jpg/images/car-wash-welcome-canopy.jpg) The welcome car wash ordering area   ![car wash needs remodel](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14033101-jpg/images/car_wash_exist_car_drop.jpg)Before picture of the welcome area   ![car wash LA](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14034699-jpg/images/car-wash-order-path.jpg) The vacuum area beyond is about to be rebuilt with a new structure and graphics (Sept. 2009)   ![la car wash architecture](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14034783-jpg/images/car-wash-store-entry-path.jpg) Path to the lobby   ![car wash interior design](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14034181-jpg/images/car-wash-cards.jpg) The card area   ![store graphics](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/file-14034518-jpg/images/car-wash-interior-sign.jpg) 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.   3 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.modative.com/fashion-sq-car-wash-modern-car-wash-architect/bid/25649/Car-Wash-Architecture-Update#comments-listing) 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), [Modernism](https://www.modative.com/fashion-sq-car-wash-modern-car-wash-architect/topic/modernism), [Los Angeles](https://www.modative.com/fashion-sq-car-wash-modern-car-wash-architect/topic/los-angeles), [Modern Design](https://www.modative.com/fashion-sq-car-wash-modern-car-wash-architect/topic/modern-design), [Mid-Century Modern](https://www.modative.com/fashion-sq-car-wash-modern-car-wash-architect/topic/mid-century-modern) [All posts](https://www.modative.com/fashion-sq-car-wash-modern-car-wash-architect/all) ### Ongoing Updates When we add a new car wash project post, you get an email notification. 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