Even petrol stations can be a tourism centre, see one of the 5 best-designed petrol stations in the world, as determined by design
website DesignCurial.
After looking at 200 petrol stations around the world, it decided on its top 10 based on design, innovation and the structure's relationship to the environment.
1. In first place is Pops Arcadia on Route 66, Oklahoma. The
cantilever building features a 66ft drinks bottle on the grass outside,
which lights up at night.After looking at 200 petrol stations around the world, it decided on its top 10 based on design, innovation and the structure's relationship to the environment.
2. In second place is Orival Gas Station in Belgium, which spans both carriageways and features not only fuel pumps, but picnic areas and art exhibitions in the surrounding landscaped parks.
3. The Wissol Gas Station in Georgia is actually one of 20 fuel stops commissioned by the head of the Roads Department. It was completed in 2011 and is built from steel and concrete, its design intended to reflect the mountainous landscape that surrounds it.
4. The Batumi petrol station in Georgia includes a well-known fast food chain. The dual design features tinted windows on one side and a large white overhang, linked by their use of geometric beams for continuity.
5. Over to the Netherlands for the rather oppressive looking Houten Service Station, completed in 1999. It is built from galvanised steel plates, designed to minimise wind turbulence and serve as obvious entry and exit points for cars.
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