Designed by Boston-based architecture studio, Office dA, the Helios House is a gas station located in Los Angeles and equipped with eco-friendly features such as solar panels, rainwater harvesting and renewable materials, to name a few. The most striking feature is the canopy which seamlessly integrates structural and spatial elements with its prefabricated, triangulated stainless steel panels.
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