Saeed Amini

advisor

Tehran University of Art

United Arab Emirates

I am an architect, researcher, and architectural critic who views architecture not merely as a… more

Your project demonstrates a strong ambition to redefine the service-station typology, and the conceptual narrative of a “ripple” expanding into the urban fabric provides a clear thematic anchor. The integration of commercial, hospitality, worship, and mobility-related functions is handled with confidence, and the site plan shows a well-organized hierarchy between transit areas, pedestrian zones, and landscape pockets. However, several aspects would benefit from further refinement. At the architectural scale, the massing composition reads slightly fragmented especially where the canopy intersects the main volumes and could be strengthened through more deliberate alignment of rooflines and façade rhythms. The visual language of some renders is compelling, yet the overall architectural identity becomes inconsistent due to the mix of different material expressions and façade systems. The circulation strategy is promising, but the pedestrian experience within the central court feels dominated by vehicle movement; introducing clearer pedestrian corridors, shading structures, and micro-landscape elements would enhance comfort and usability. Sustainability features are mentioned, but they are not strongly expressed in the drawings rainwater systems, solar integration, and climatic shading strategies need more explicit architectural resolution. At the urban scale, the perimeter treatment lacks a strong edge condition, and the relationship between the complex and its surrounding street network could be reinforced through better-defined gateways or transitional spaces. Overall, the project sets up an ambitious framework and contains many strong moments, but requires a more cohesive architectural language, clearer spatial hierarchy, and more legible environmental strategies to fully realize its conceptual potential.

While the project presents a strong architectural identity and a clear attempt to elevate the fuel-station typology into a multifunctional hub, the overall narrative would benefit from tighter spatial hierarchy and more distinct zoning between commercial, transit, and public-realm functions. The circulation strategy particularly the flow between the fuel areas, the central plaza, and indoor programs could be clarified to avoid overlaps that might compromise safety or user comfort. Several rendered perspectives appear visually rich but don’t fully communicate material logic or façade depth; integrating more shadows, layers, and construction cues would strengthen credibility. The landscape treatment is conceptually present but reads somewhat uniform; introducing varied planting heights, shaded pockets, and clearer pedestrian paths would make the outdoor areas feel more intentional and comfortable. In the plans, some program relations feel dispersed especially between retail, workshop, and hospitality zones so refining adjacency diagrams could help reinforce how the “ripple” concept drives functional organization. Finally, the graphic layout of the presentation boards would benefit from a more consistent visual language and hierarchy, ensuring that key ideas, drawings, and technical data guide the viewer logically rather than competing for attention.
03.12.2025