Project
OilLab by RCC Gas Station
Category
Best Implemented Project of Public Building or Facility
About the project (provided by the applicant)
The gas station is the first in the planned OilLab by RCC network, located on Arkhangela Mikhaila Street in Yekaterinburg. The project represents a bold architectural statement, going beyond purely utilitarian solutions. The concept is based on symbols of speed and dynamism, expressed through concise forms and striking details.
A key motif in the design is the lightning bolt, reflected in the gas station’s silhouette, the rhythm of the columns, the geometry of the canopy, and the lighting fixtures, evoking the silhouette of a car captured with a long-exposure photograph. Elongated light strips emphasize the idea of headlights stretching across the frame.
Location
Arkhangela Mikhaila Street, Yekaterinburg, Russia
Project implementation year
2024
Project website
https://archburo.center/projects/azs-oillab
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Applicant
CNTR Architects
Founded in Yekaterinburg in 2011, CNTR Architects provides full-cycle design services — from pre-design studies and urban concepts to interiors and landscaping. Under the leadership of Andrey Chuykov, the bureau has developed expertise in large-scale architecture and collaborations with federal developers. Its portfolio includes over 300 projects in Russia and abroad. The firm’s philosophy is architecture rooted in the context of place, serving people, the city, and investors.
Author of the project
CNTR Architects / Andrey Chuykov, Dmitry Plashinnov
Photo
CNTR Architects
Customer
RCC
Status of the project
Implemented
