'gazoline service station' by damilanostudioarchitects located in cuneo, italy
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italian practice damilanostudio architects had completed the 'gasoline service station' located in cuneo, italy.
positioned along the planned asti-cuneo highway, the retro exterior is formed by continuous ribbon mimicking
a dynamic band of asphalt. referencing american petrol stations, the site provides resting facilities for long
or short distance trips with program including cafe and dining areas. a smaller perpendicular extension is
wrapped with a strip of red steel announcing restroom facilities to travelers with a bold graphic.



entrance
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cast in special molds, the curving shell is formed with reinforced concrete and the remaining walls are
enclosed with glass. horizontal metal louvers strategically shade the essential facades allowing proper
amounts of filtered natural daylight to enter. an iconic free standing column protects the gasoline pump
from direct sun and precipitation.



reinforced concrete shell
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curved facade
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glass facade encloses concrete from
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office
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eating area
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hallway leading to restrooms
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restrooms expressed as a graphic on the facade
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view of eating area through glass facade
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illuminated from the interior at night
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illuminated from the interior at night
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at night
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site plan
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elevation
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project info:


design team:
architects damilanostudio
designer: duilio damilano
building area: 400 sq.m.
surface area: 3800 sq.m.
completion year: 2011
location: cuneo, piedmont, italy