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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.

View 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.

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

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

2011 GMC Sierra Denali Commercial

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Photo by Christian Navar

Before picture of the waiting area.

A close up of the new canopy. Photo by Christian Navar

Canopy detail. Photo by Christian Navar

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

The 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

Photo by Sergio Garza

Photo by Sergio Garza

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

New signs - also by Modative. Photo by Christian Navar

The old sign. Photo by Christian Navar

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

New sign and landscaping at the corner. Photo by Christian Navar

Photo by Sergio Garza

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

The welcome car wash ordering area. Photo by Christian Navar

Before picture of the welcome area. Photo by Modative

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

Path to the lobby. Photo by Christian Navar

The card area in the shop. Photo by Christian Navar

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

Photo by Sergio Garza

Photo by Sergio Garza

Photo by Sergio Garza

Photo by Sergio Garza

Photo by Sergio Garza

Photo by Sergio Garza

Photo by Sergio Garza

Photo by Sergio Garza

Photo by Sergio Garza

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: