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What is the future of service stations?

In collaboration with the Faculty of Economics at Sapienza University of Rome and Prof. Francesco Ricotta, lecturer in business economics and management, for a market research study.

New format for motorway service stations

Archigia strongly believes in research and university collaboration. This is where the most vibrant energy emerges, taking shape in various projects — some already realised in the field. Through a series of conferences at the Campidoglio, under the patronage of the Italian Petroleum Union, we have proposed new architectural formats for small, medium and large service areas, where visibility, screening and atypical architectural forms found an unusual yet stimulating space in the work of young graduates.

Design of an energy self-sufficient service station

Under the patronage of the Piedmont Region and the expert guidance of Giacomo Orlando — Coordinator of the Regional Technical Group on Fuels — we developed a significant synergy with the Politecnico di Torino. Working closely with Prof. Fracastoro and with the support of the Italian Petroleum Union and Dr. Marina Barbanti, we developed the theme of energy efficiency in service stations. The projects contributed to stimulating debate and fostering research into new green solutions for fuel retail.

Nell'ambito delle crescenti esigenze di coperture nel campo delle renewable energy, l'azienda ha sviluppato diversi progetti con cura sempre maggiore nei dettagli architettonici: nuovi sistemi di parcheggio per ricariche elettriche, stazioni di servizio per ricariche Fast, tettoie e pensiline fotovoltaiche.

Our traditional expertise in steel canopy systems has been complemented by new activity in the construction and on-site installation of facades, canopies and building cladding in composite materials including Alucobond®, ALbond® and Dibond®. We have an AluRanger® machining centre with a milling bed of 2.10 x 4.20 m, enabling us to work all plastic and ACM materials.

We are currently working on the coordinated image, totems and LED walls for NatPower (Zaha Hadid Project) and the coordinated image, totems and canopies for Enimarine (Artelia Project).

Service station design in Angola

A new concept developed for Sacoil, encapsulating the expressive power of a new architectural language for a fuel retail site. The fluid lines requested by the client connect the various functions of the service station and define its innovative identity. We developed the executive design for all systems, civil works and fittings, with personalisation of all identifying elements on the forecourt.

Design of a new service station network in Saudi Arabia

Our Saudi client requested an innovative format for their fuel network. The minimal rainfall allowed us to develop a concept prioritising shade over the fuelling area. The canopy, conceived as a palm tree, shelters the area below; brise-soleil panels define the zone protected from direct sunlight.

Urban service stations

Archigia developed a new concept for small service stations in historic city centres. The use of colourful materials that harmonise with local heritage, and forms that adapt naturally to any setting, have made this proposal a recurring benchmark — with multiple installations in Rome and Milan for IP Italia Petroli and Tamoil.

Archigia è anche in grado di sviluppare nuove idee per l'identità visiva di tutti i punti vendita. Prototipi Enilive – Design Artelia – Nuovo brand design Turriziani Petroli a cura di Archigia.

Brand design and prototype development

Archigia is also capable of developing new visual identity concepts for all points of sale. Prototypes for Enilive – Design Artelia – New brand design for Turriziani Petroli by Archigia.

Flag and totem concept production for Q8

For Q8 Italia, we developed various structures: a two-level canopy with a central LWD flasher unit, iconic flag structures and totems across multiple sites in the national network.

Urban furniture and accessories

Archigia has produced not only forecourt accessories but also planters with seating, waste bins, air and water columns and hand sanitiser stations.

Design, concept and installation of 500 EV sites — Iplanet

Archigia worked with Iplanet on the design, concept and installation of 500 electric vehicle charging sites.

New urban service station format for Rome and Milan

This new concept was born from a collaboration with Arch. M. Bevilacqua of the Department of Industrial Design of Rome. The brand uses colour and logo to characterise the simplicity of the proposed lines, turning the small service station into a recognisable urban icon.

Eni Project — Extruded Profile System

Archigia developed for Eni a signage system based on custom extruded profiles, ensuring visual consistency and ease of installation across the national network. A project combining detailed engineering and cohesive brand identity delivery.

Concept on ACPV Architects project

In collaboration with ACPV Architects, Archigia contributed to the concept development and production of brand identity elements, interpreting the studio's design guidelines with our production expertise and our ability to translate architecture into high-quality serial elements.

Twisted totem engineering — Q8 Erbusco

For Q8 Italia, Archigia designed and engineered the twisted totem for the flagship station at Erbusco — a complex geometric structure requiring precision machining of composite materials. The result is an iconic element that defines the point of sale and communicates the brand's premium positioning.

Retitalia refitting — Skin system

For Retitalia, Archigia developed the Skin refitting system: a modular cladding solution that overlays existing structures without demolition, dramatically reducing installation time and disposal costs. The Skin system enables a complete visual refresh of the point of sale with custom graphics, in line with the principles of reuse and sustainability.

Service Provider — Mercedes-Benz Italia

Archigia was selected as service provider by Mercedes-Benz Italia to manage the rebranding of more than 360 dealerships, carrying out all activities required under the Service Provider role. For several dealers we also undertook structural rebranding work, applying ACM cladding and facade coatings to the affected infrastructure.

KIA — Supplier for Italy and Eastern Europe

Open contract 2022–2025

Archigia manages the brand identity programme for the KIA dealer network across Italy and key Eastern European markets.

Dacia — Rebranding of the Rome headquarters

Open contract 2022–2025

Archigia managed the complete rebranding of Dacia's Rome headquarters, handling the design and installation of all coordinated brand identity elements.

Automotive brands

Ford — Training Campus Rome

Renault — Rome headquarters, totems and signage

Homologation testing and Brand Identity programme 2023

Open contract 2023–2025 · Guidonia · Padova · Roma

Solution Engineering — Autostrade per l'Italia

Under the maintenance contract for advertising systems for the AdMoving group, Archigia carried out a series of non-invasive inspections to verify the structural integrity of advertising poster supports at Autostrade per l'Italia SpA service areas. We used state-of-the-art equipment to measure the thickness of load-bearing structures in situ and verified foundation integrity using ground-penetrating radar.

Engineering of display elements — Winxo

Archigia is able to produce brand identity elements, managing the entire process from design through to workshop production. For Winxo, we engineered a new construction system to optimise and reduce the cost of an identity that was initially too expensive. Understanding the requirements for a successful new identity and ensuring long-term durability and ease of maintenance, Archigia proposed a new modular construction system with significant savings in time and costs.

Engineering and Technical Manuals — ERG · TotalERG · IP

In both rebranding programmes — the first involving ERG with approximately 1,800 sites, and in 2019-2020 the Api Group with over 2,500 service stations — Archigia engineered and proposed to the client a complete production system covering all corporate identity elements. For IP, Archigia designed the fascias, price displays and pump toppers using composite materials (ACM), screen-printed thermoforms with impact-resistant acrylics, innovative price display formats and LED variable messaging. This expertise then led to securing the supply and installation contracts for the majority of the restyled sites.

Engineering — Eni

New Enilive fascia engineering — Design by ACPV

For the new Enilive fascia project, Archigia developed the structural engineering of the system, designing and prototyping the extruded profile of the ENI light fascia along with a set of brackets and extrusions dedicated to fixing the new Enilive livery. A solution designed to simplify installation, improve maintenance and ensure uniformity across the entire network.