Vico Station
Sector
Commercial
Location
Inland, KZN
Year
2019
Design Lead
SC
Client
Private Organization
This fuel station is characterized by utilitarian minimalism and a strong emphasis on horizontal linearity. The design is anchored by a prominent, flat-roofed canopy that provides a sense of expansive shelter while maintaining a low-profile silhouette against the horizon.
This horizontal gesture is supported by a series of slender, rectilinear columns that create a rhythmic, open-plan ground level, ensuring maximum visibility and ease of vehicle maneuverability.
The use of a monochrome, grayscale palette reinforces a high-tech, industrial aesthetic, allowing the functional elements—such as the pump islands—to integrate seamlessly into the overall structure.
the clean edges and lack of ornamental detail communicate a language of efficiency and modern service, where the architecture serves as a clear, legible frame for the rapid movement of transit.
