This new and unusual car wash is surprisingly eye-catching

May 19, 2016

Burbucar Car Wash by Lina Toro

Photography by Miguel de Guzman | Imagen Subliminal

 

Could this car wash get any bluer?

The design of this new car wash in Madrid, Spain has made the act of getting your car cleaned into a memorable and noteworthy experience.

 

Burbucar Car Wash by Lina Toro

Photography by Miguel de Guzman | Imagen Subliminal

Designed by architect Lina Toro, the Burbucar Car Wash occupies the ground floor of a 7-floor building, in a 229 ft (70m) long and 39 ft (12m) wide tube.

Burbucar Car Wash by Lina Toro

Photography by Miguel de Guzman | Imagen Subliminal

A key design element was to make sure the customers would be able to see all of the action throughout the car wash.

Burbucar Car Wash by Lina Toro

Photography by Miguel de Guzman | Imagen Subliminal

Glass windows expose the procedures of the approximately 80 cars that are washed daily.

Burbucar Car Wash by Lina Toro

Photography by Miguel de Guzman | Imagen Subliminal

The car wash rests on a 10cm neoprene bedding, which absorbs vibrations of the machines in the car wash tunnel, and the water used is recycled at a purifying room.

Burbucar Car Wash by Lina Toro

Photography by Miguel de Guzman | Imagen Subliminal

For the customers, there are dedicated spaces for waiting. You simply follow the black line along the process.

Burbucar Car Wash by Lina Toro

Photography by Miguel de Guzman | Imagen Subliminal

Almost everything throughout the space has been kept a bold blue.

Burbucar Car Wash by Lina Toro

Photography by Miguel de Guzman | Imagen Subliminal

Here are more customer areas.

Burbucar Car Wash by Lina Toro

Photography by Miguel de Guzman | Imagen Subliminal

Hanging chairs and plants break up the blue rooms.

Burbucar Car Wash by Lina Toro

Photography by Miguel de Guzman | Imagen Subliminal

Burbucar Car Wash by Lina Toro

Photography by Miguel de Guzman | Imagen Subliminal

Burbucar Car Wash by Lina Toro

Photography by Miguel de Guzman | Imagen Subliminal

A large logo with back-lit lighting covers one of the walls.

Burbucar Car Wash by Lina Toro

Photography by Miguel de Guzman | Imagen Subliminal