Site Address: 3081, Highway 60, Thatcher, Arizona

Project: Convenience Store & Gas Station in Mixed-Use Development

Located in Thatcher, Arizona, our project drew inspiration from the Pueblo revival architecture that defines the region and vernacular architecture.

Adapting the Pueblo revival style, we aimed to modernize its architectural details.

Integration of C-store with Gas Station:

The merger between the convenience store and gas station is crucial for their mutual promotion, leading us to seamlessly blend their designs.

Consistent Finishes and Architecture:

We ensured that the gas station merges with the convenience store in both finishes and architectural style.

Stepped Massing:

In alignment with Pueblo revival characteristics, we integrated stepped massing, introducing a taller central block with adjacent smaller blocks. This concept is extended to the elevation, establishing a repeating front and back facade. The intentional interplay of light and shadows further enhances the architectural depth of elements, contributing to a visually engaging and harmonious design.

Gas Station Stepped Massing:

This stepped massing concept extends to the gas station, allowing for varied roof heights and improved ventilation.

Clean Cornices:

We modernized traditional unfinished stucco edges of pueblo revival into clean cornices, enhancing the boldness of the stepped massing.

Stucco & Wood Facade:

Maintaining the traditional earth-tone stucco, complemented by vernacular indigenous materials like stone and brick, resulted in a modern aesthetic. The gas station mirrors these materials and finishes.

Simple Bold Openings:

While the Pueblo revival style favored smaller openings due to climate considerations, we adapted by suggesting larger window sizes for convenience store functionality. Low SHGC windows with double-glazed panels were proposed to minimize heat gain.

Contrasting Elements:

White vinyl windows on stucco create a striking contrast, defining the architecture with a bold and modern touch. They become an architectural element in themselves.