Gas Station Architecture

Diamond Gas Station photograph by Pedro Guerrero

A wonderful concrete canopy gas station built in 1961 in Macon, Georgia. The gas station was built by Georgia Architect Thomas Little the concrete columns rise above the pumps to support a flared concrete roof structure. The columns also acts as a mechanical drain through the center of the structural column.

Photo by Pedro Guerrero
I notice many gas stations in southern california that have interesting structural canopies supported by central columns that make nice free plan structures. The roof being free of support from walls at the edges allows for open design arrangements below. I often think these older once used gas stations would make a great glass house (reference to Philips Johnson glass house but better).



Alum Rock (former) Gas Station in San Jose, CA no longer in service

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Referenced Link:
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Arch Daily Article Pedro Guerrero
Weburbanist: 10 great gas station designs

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