The Donut Hole
15300 Amar Rd, La Puente, CA 91744
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Date Visited: Unknown
I am going to start this post with a “new word for the day (week? month? who knows when I’ll come up with another one): “programmatic architecture!” OK, OK, so that’s two words. The basic definition is a building that’s built in a way to relate to it’s function. Although, it must be a pretty broad definition because our travels are turning up lots of buildings that were built to look like something, but the design is not necessarily related to the building’s purpose or function.
But, there’s no question about this first one… form definitely follows it’s function!!!
It’s a donut hole! Hence, the name of the place. According to what I found on the internet, there were several of these “Donut Holes” at one time, part of a chain. We’re not sure if this is the only one left, but it was the closest and most convenient to visit!!!
As you can see, not only is it a donut shop, it is a DRIVE-THRU donut shop. You can grab an unhealthy dose of carbs and sugar and never leave your vehicle. But man are they good!
I visited this location several years ago.. I am unsure if it still exists. If someone out there has current information, please let me know?
As you enter the “Donut Hole” the portion of the building on the left is your typical donut shop with various pastries displayed to tempt you. You roll up to a window to place and pay for your order.
On the right hand side of the building is the preparation area with the various ovens, refrigerators, and other equipment needed to make the various items for the donut shop. And… yes… these pics were taken from my vehicle. The donuts were very tasty and worth the drive!!
In reality, the building is a fairly routine design with the two faux donuts at either end. In the two images above, you can see the left & right sides of the building with the donuts on either end. You’ll have to forgive the homeless guy on the one side of the building. I bought him a donut to get him to leave, however, once the purchase was made, he didn’t. It seems he didn’t fully understand the parameters of the deal. Funny thing is, as we were leaving, we saw in our rear-view mirror that he was leaving too!!! Sheesh
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Joe
