# Retro Gas Stations Top Architects Thought They Could See Future By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-09-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-gas-stations-top-architects-thought-they-could-see-future References: [oobject](http://www.oobject.com/top-15-modernist-gas-stations/albert-frey-tramway-gas-station-palm-springs/3464/) What do Frank Lloyd Wright, Mies Van der Rohe, Willem Dudok, Jean Prouve, Arne Jacobsen and Norman Foster all have in common? For starters, each is a [world famous architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lindal-imagine-series). Secondly, each "tried their hands" at designing the total utilitarian refueling building - the gas station. Some of America's best [Mid Century Modern architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balboa-surf-club) is in the form of gas stations, with their simple space requirements and focus on innovative roofs. **Implications** - Businesses that design products with retro qualities will appeal to many consumers on a nostalgic level. Consumers will flock to those products that transport them back to a particular period of their lives. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro-nostalgia:** Design products with retro qualities for consumers to appeal on a nostalgic level. - **Mid-century Modern Architecture:** Revive Mid-Century Modern architecture design for commercial structures and appeal to consumers seeking unique retro experiences. - **Innovative Roof Designs:** Explore unique roof designs for commercial structures with a focus on simplicity and functionality. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Retail:** Retailers can attract customers by bringing retro design elements to their physical storefronts and product packaging. - **Hospitality:** Revive Mid-Century Modern architecture design in the hospitality industry to differentiate and appeal to consumers seeking unique experiences. - **Architecture:** Incorporating innovative roof designs in the field of architecture can contribute to the sustainability and aesthetic appeal of commercial structures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [See-Through Refueling Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hrs-by-starck.md) - [Auto-Celebrating Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norman-foster1.md) - [Building Facade-Inspired Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seagram-collection.md) - [Nostalgic Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tesla-diner.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Lighting Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-abbey-fine-lighting.md) - [Heritage-Honoring Artful Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archival-poster-collection.md) - [Modernist Art-Deco Cafés](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watchhouse-caf.md) - [Architect-Honoring Home Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lindal-imagine-series.md) - [Architect-Inspired Travel Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usonian-limited.md)