Reimagining Fuel Stations: A New Community Hub

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Archi-Hack: Gas Station

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Reimagining Fuel Stations: A New Community Hub

Team

Name: Patryk Tatara

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patryk_tatara/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patryk-tatara-7239b2301/

Nationality: Poland

Institution / Company: Cracow University of Technology

Name: Damian Wójcik

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wojcikdamdam/

Linkedin: https://pl.linkedin.com/in/damian-w%C3%B3jcik-571602226

Nationality: Poland

Institution / Company: Silesian University of Technology

With the decline of fossil fuel usage, traditional gas stations will become obsolete. Our project envisions transforming these spaces into vibrant public areas that integrate greenery and social functions into dense urban environments.

Situated on a 59 × 39 × 6 m plot, this former gas station is reimagined as a dynamic urban space. The existing station building is repurposed into a coffee bistro, while the surrounding area is transformed into an inviting public realm. The former vehicle zone gives way to a skatepark, fostering movement, play, and social interaction. The space remains adaptable—capable of accommodating other public functions, such as a pocket park or cultural venue, depending on community needs.

Lush vegetation enhances the microclimate, providing shade and a connection to nature, while dedicated areas for street art celebrate urban creativity. As a symbolic reminder of the site’s past, a preserved fuel dispenser stands as a monument, marking the transition from fossil fuels to a sustainable urban future.

This transformation of underutilized infrastructure into a multifunctional public space demonstrates a flexible, future-proof approach to city-making, turning obsolete sites into thriving community assets.

Jury Comments

– The idea of revitalizing the city with vibrant, multifunctional public spaces is truly remarkable. Particularly noteworthy is the author’s original approach: the bold use of rich colors does not disrupt the harmony of the composition but rather enhances its expressiveness and appeal, creating an environment that invites exploration and admiration. | Elizaveta Oputina