Skovshoved Gas Station by Arne Jacobsen
October 9, 2009 - By Bobby Solomon - Category: Architecture
There’s something about this Arne Jacobsen designed gas station that makes me really happy. Perhaps it’s the fact that it was built in 1937 yet still looks better then any contemporary gas station? Probably. Situated in Copenhagen, Denmark this is a true testament to the beauty that he created. Everything about it is simple and functional. Sure you might get a little wet if you’re pumping you’re gas and it’s raining, but I’d rather have this than a glaring Shell station. I hate those TVs they have at the pump which blast advertisements at you.
I’m also in love with the tiles that wrap the building, as well as that bright red analog clock. I’d love to see what the inside of this place looks like, see if it has any interesting elements of it’s own.
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Bobby
Comments
If you've got something to say, keep it positive.I like Denmark huh? :)
Yes, it is a beautiful gas station. Everytime I pass it a regret I didn’t bring my camera
It also has the added benefit of being able to land a helicopter on it.
I’ve been there with my parents just enjoying the surroundings. The cool thing is to grab lunch at the Arne Jacobsen restaurant with his charis, lamps – everything. And that he even was allowed to plan where the road where supposed to be, the houses, the beach… Pretty awesome place to visit.
The inside is nice but not as spectacular as the rest of the building, however its used by a great old-school ice cream shop. What happened to your plans of visiting Copenhagen? ;-)
it looks beautiful, thanks for posting. i went to copenhagen a couple of years ago and when i arrived i didnt want to leave the airport, it is so beautiful clean and well designed! the same applied all round the city.. stunning exteriors and interiors, so precise!