Gasolinera de la avenida de Aragón, Filling station in San Blas-Canillejas, Spain
The Gasolinera de la Avenida de Aragón is a filling station in Madrid with protected heritage status for its architecture. It features a reinforced concrete canopy approximately 340 square meters in area and about 6.5 meters high above the fuel dispensing area where vehicles refuel.
Architect Casto Fernández-Shaw designed this filling station in 1928, but construction did not begin until 1958 due to Spain's state petroleum monopoly regulations. The lengthy delay resulted in a building that eventually embodied mid-century design principles.
The station displays mid-twentieth-century industrial design through its prismatic tower and semi-cylindrical staircase. These architectural elements show how functional buildings of that era combined formal design with everyday service functions.
The site remains accessible for vehicles as the filling station continues to operate while preserving its original structure. When visiting, keep in mind that it functions as an active service facility, so observe operational areas.
The site received official protected status as an Asset of Heritage Interest in Madrid in 2016, a recognition rarely given to filling stations. This designation honors its architectural design and role in Spain's history of functional construction.
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