Filling Stations: Evolution and Impact

This lecture delves into the development and significance of filling stations as a building type, exploring their role as transitory points that unify multiple spaces. It questions the future of filling stations amidst transportation industry evolution, highlighting their connections to society, the environment, and architectural and industrial history. The lecture also addresses the cultural and environmental impact of the fossil fuel industry, emphasizing the role of filling stations as interfaces for the globalized market. Through an examination of history and design elements, the conference aims to determine which aspects of filling stations are worth preserving for future building types.