Some buildings just can’t be allowed to die.

It’s so surreal and great to see people repurpose buildings and structures into stunning homes.

We’ve seen churches, barns, and even school buses turned into great living spaces.

Every so often, through these projects, places from a bygone era emerge with new life.

And with these renovations, their timelessness and significance are maintained and kept so the next generations can be aware of their existence.

This gas station is one of the most creative builds we’ve seen.

When one thinks of living in a gas station, they might be averse to the fumes of gasoline, lubricant oil, melded metal, and other things that just scream “garage.”

A New Orleans-based artist broke that image when he rebuilt a century-old gas station.

When thinking about it, you’d think there’s not much to work on. Fortunately, Guthrie got a gas station with complete facilities.

One thing you’ll notice is the spacious interior.

The gas station is a shop and a car repair station so Guthrie had a lot of space to work on.

He removed the interior walls, preserved the pillars and the wooden beams, and settled with an open floor plan.

This floor plan is heavily complemented by high ceilings since you need a lot of head space when lifting cars off the ground for repairs.

He kept the Sinclair “culture” alive.

One of the best parts about the property is how it recycled gas station store pieces as accents.

Old oil display case? It’s now a toilet rack. Car labels and plates? They’re now handlebars and knobs for cabinets and cupboards.

Other great pieces were retained too like old advertisement plates and the pumps themselves. Guthrie even used the hydraulic lifts and turned them into a staircase pillar.

The renovation took inspiration from automobiles.

A bedroom mantle is a cutout from a car trunk. The bathroom, which is a reconfiguration of a wash area, had a tiled vintage logo of Gulf.

An old gas pump was also refurbished and turned into a floor lamp, which gives immaculate ambient lighting for the dining area.

The kitchen is well-equipped with modern pieces, however. It has a stainless design so it can maintain that industrial look.

The house was designed to have a contemporary look.

Most of the fixings and tile designs are minimalist. It’s a stark but beautiful contrast with the retained wooded beams.

Instead of demolishing the structure, Guthrie breathed new life into it and maintained it as one of the town’s monuments.

People can’t help but admire the entire build.

“This is the wave of owning a home in the future. Retail spaces or commercial property being converted to residential. Everything from dead malls to gas stations and even diners and cafes. What a brilliant concept. Plus it’s a good way to save materials and go green.” Said one comment.

“Elegant repurpose, well done,” said another comment, “I say that because it’s somewhat of a museum, somewhat whimsical, but a very good use of space for your work and living.”

See how this artist turned a 100-year-old gas station into an amazing home below!

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