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在人们印象中，加油站似乎并不能承担作为标志性建筑的重任，而今其确实成为受人瞩目的建筑。很久以来，建筑设计退位给了经济效益和招牌，但是由Eight IncRompetrol重新设计的利特罗服务站，结合原设计绚烂的光彩，让人耳目一新。设计师回答了一些相关问题。

In a list of building types that are the least regarded architecturally, surely gas stations are present if not right at the top. Design seems to be set aside in favor of economy and signage, but the redesign of Rompetrol's Litro stations by Eight Inc. admirably combines formal minimalism with colored lighting to come up with something refreshingly different. The designers answered a few questions about the project.

是在什么情况下接受这个委托的？

Saffron管理着客户关系，也对这个项目负责，是他带来了Eight Inc的重建指导经验。

What were the circumstances of receiving the commission for this project?
Saffron, who held the client relationship and was responsible for the branding of the new Rompetrol gas station, brought Eight Inc. on board to help reinvent the gas station experience.

请提供项目的概述。

这个建筑经过重新设计之后变得焕然一新，与当代的环保主题相适应。Saffron品牌的咨询师提出了新的Rompetrol品牌，建筑家们通过使用斑斓的灯来体现这一精神。设计体现了通过使用光反射和精简材料，这让整体建筑看上去像孩子一样俏皮。这是与众不同的，超薄华盖突出了动感，间接照明和标牌-----变色的LED照明。加油处设置于边上，这是为了减少在加油进出过程中的损耗。

Please provide an overview of the project.
The Litro service station, designed by Eight Inc., brings a refreshed, contemporary environment to the traditional gas station concept. By using colored light, the architects aimed to embody the spirit of the new Rompetrol brand, Litro, conceived by Saffron Brand consultants. The design of the station reflects the playful identity through its use of light and incorporation of reflective and streamlined materials. The distinctive, ultra-thin canopy highlights the dynamic, indirect lighting and the signage, which is illuminated by color-changing LEDs. Fueling is designed on a bias, and was implemented to improve the efficiency and ease of entering and exiting.

设计的主要概念和灵感是来自何处？

主要概念就是减少像一般加油站的顶层，并创造出一个最薄最轻的顶层。这个想法能最好的适应环境，能够防晒防雨防雪，又有LED照明的反应器。品牌标志设计为三维的油滴状形态，新颖的搭配顶盖的薄型结构，成为引人注目的一角。

What are the main ideas and inspirations influencing the design of the building?
The idea was to eliminate the typical gas station roof and create the thinnest and lightest possible roof. The designed thin canopy integrates seamlessly into the landscape, provides protection against sun, rain and snow and also serves as LED- illuminated reflector. The brand logo, a three dimensional manifestation of an oil drop, beautifully complements the thin structure of the canopy and becomes an iconic feature that can be seen far from distance.

Rendering of approach

这座建筑如何顺应当代建筑的潮流，可持续性还是技术性呢？

这是一个经过精心琢磨并且细致雕琢的设计。我想特点就是它具有最小化的资源占用，还有节约能源的LED照明。

How does the building relate to contemporary architectural trends, be it sustainability, technology, etc.?
Thoughtful, intelligent design. Responsive to the needs of its task. Minimal material use. Energy-saving LED lighting.

Structural diagram of canopy deflection

你是如何看待此设计在欧洲的位置，你会如何形容从事的项目过程？

我们很着重文化在此设计中的戏份，尽我们最大的努力去满足客户的需要，创造出最具好评的建筑。我们不仅仅局限于作为一名美国公民，我们认为，我们就是为人类设计出以人为本建筑的建筑师，为全球化贡献一份力量。

How did you approach designing for the locations in Europe and how would you describe the process of working on the project there?
We (Eight Inc.) are immersing ourselves in the culture of each of our clients in order to respond in the most thoughtful way to their needs and to create the best design experience. With offices around the world, we do not see ourselves as purely “American”, we are designers that create human-centered experiences with a local approach on a global level.

Section and elevation/剖面图与正面图

你会如何形容南欧的体系结构和此设计是如何涉及到的呢？

我们总是奋力去追求一些新颖而有意义的建筑经历。在这次翻新加油站的过程中，我们对于自然环境的理念又上升了一个层次，还是视觉上有所追求，因此，这座建筑是环境友好型的，并能在一系列的加油站建筑中脱颖而出。

How would you describe the architecture of Southern Europe and how does the building relate to it?
We (Eight Inc.) always strive to create new and meaningful experiences. By reinventing the gas station experience we tried to be considerate of the natural surrounding and created something visually beautiful but lightweight so it integrates seamlessly into the environment, but stood out from the gas station status quo.

Rendering of service island/ 加油处效果图

Section of service island/ 加油处剖面

Totem family illustration/ 加油指示牌展示

Totem detail /加油指示牌细节

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