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Damilano Studio Architects have recently completed the GAZOLINE Petrol Station location in Cuneo, Piemonte, Italy. The design of a service station is a strong reference to the idea of travel, short or long-distance routes interrupted only by a few stops and then back on the road. A break for refueling, or just to stretch a bit ‘legs before continuing his journey.

Gazoline, image courtesy Damilano Studio Architects | Photo by Andrea Martiradonna

With the same continuity, the service station is separated from the asphalt like a ribbon of road with the engine and wrapping around itself, creating a temporary volume to accommodate the traveler.

Gazoline, image courtesy Damilano Studio Architects | Photo by Andrea Martiradonna

The tape then sink back into the ground to continue to other destinations. The architecture of the service station, as usually conceived as a mere support function, thus acquires a shape. The architecture, static by definition, becomes closely linked to the concept of continuous flow that envelops and becomes the urban landscape without interruption.

Gazoline, image courtesy Damilano Studio Architects | Photo by Andrea Martiradonna

The shell reinforced concrete, cast in special molds fluidized is closed by glass walls. Are distributed within the office manager and a self-service, separate bathrooms from the block in central position.

Gazoline, image courtesy Damilano Studio Architects | Photo by Andrea Martiradonna

On the rear elevation red steel block is detached from the body and a wolf howling, illuminated at night, draws attention to the urgent needs.

Gazoline, image courtesy Damilano Studio Architects | Photo by Andrea Martiradonna

The design of a service station is a strong reference to the idea of travel, short or long-distance routes interrupted only by a few stops and then back on the road.

Gazoline, image courtesy Damilano Studio Architects | Photo by Andrea Martiradonna

Gazoline, image courtesy Damilano Studio Architects | Photo by Andrea Martiradonna

Gazoline - Ground floor plan, drawing courtesy Damilano Studio Architects

+ Project credits / data

GAZOLINE
Team project: Damilano Studio Architects | http://www.damilanostudio.com/
Architect: Duilio Damilano
Photo: Andrea Martiradonna
Surface building: 400 sqm
Surface area: 3800 sqm
Year of Completion: 2011
Location: Cuneo, Piemonte, Italy
Project type: Petrol station
Client: Centro calor s.r.l.

+ All images and drawings courtesy Damilano Studio Architects | Photo by Andrea Martiradonna

Floor plan

Roof plan

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