The emblematic petrol station nicknamed by the residents of the municipality of Puerto de la Cruz as La Estrella loses part of its roof. It is precisely the structure that gives name to the service station and explains why it is a protected building. The technical team of the DISA service station is investigating the causes of the collapse, which occurred Friday evening, of one of the six points that formed the structure.
No personal injuries have been reported. Following the incident, the facilities are closed and fenced off as a precaution pending an evaluation by the technical team in conjunction with the City Council of Puerto de la Cruz, due to it being a Cultural Heritage site.
The structure was built 60 years ago by the renowned architect Luis Cabrera Sánchez-Rea, which is why it was recognized as a Cultural Heritage site. This designation gives it historical value for which institutions must ensure its safeguarding. The petrol station was one of the first to be installed in the northern region of the island and the only one in the archipelago with the characteristics of a BIC declared architecture.
The technical team is investigating the causes of the collapse. / Andrés Gutiérrez
The “Estrellada” work is a project that was designed on commission, in 1960, by the architect Luis Cabrera Sánchez-Rea, and saw the light in its opening four years later, in January 1964. His work sought the greatest comfort for vehicle circulation, following a circular pattern on the ground floor and a striking upper floor with a hexagonal roof that gave the work its name. Currently, its ground floor is in a state of abandonment while its upper part was accessible to users.
The City Council of the tourist municipality is monitoring the future inspections and renovations that this private building may undergo, as it is considered a Cultural Heritage site by the Historical Heritage of the Tenerife Council.
