1940s Garage
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Project Overview
The goal of this project was to create the feel of an antique gas station in its hey day by the waters of New York Harbor. This project was rather unique, as it had to be designed around elements that could be found and installed. The gas pumps seen in these images are real pumps that, at some point in time, were part of a working gas station. From that, we designed a typical awning that would be seen at a gas station of that era - the cream white awning, neon lighting, and backlit gas signs all add to this nostalgic feel. The cabinetry is of metal fabrication and painted red as is the large storage cabinets the line the back wall. The only modern piece of equipment in this project is the large screen TV that the client insisted upon. We decided to create a faux brick wall that surrounds the entire garage, with a mesh wire grid beneath it. The brick wall comes around to the garage doors, where it is incorporated into large, truss supports as seen on an old bridge. We backed the patina bronze trussed with brick, and blacked out the spaces between the trussing. We then added a curved overhead panel, to simulate the underside of a road deck. The actual garage doors have been transformed into a window on the past by using an actual photo of New York City's water front from 1941. The overall effect is that when one stands at the pumps and looks toward the doors, the viewer feels as though they are looking back through time under a bridge to New York City. This garage will be constructed later this year.
Time and Cost Analysis for Project:
Digital Model Construction Time: 23 Hours
Rendering and Finishing Time: 9 Hours
Total Time: 32 Hours
Total Cost: $2,720.00
