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Rest Stops in Georgia by J Mayer H

Rest Stops in Georgia by J Mayer H

German architects J Mayer H have completed the first two of 20 roadside service stations for a new highway running from Azerbaijan to Turkey, through Georgia.

Rest Stops in Georgia by J Mayer H

The huge concrete structures shelter petrol filling stations and stretch around glass walls that enclose supermarkets, farmers' markets and exhibitions for arts and crafts.

Rest Stops in Georgia by J Mayer H

Construction is also now underway on a third.

Rest Stops in Georgia by J Mayer H

J Mayer H have completed a number of infrastructure projects in Georgia over the last few years, including an airport, a border checkpoint and police station - see them all here.

Rest Stops in Georgia by J Mayer H

Photography is by Jesko M. Johnsson-Zahn.

Rest Stops in Georgia by J Mayer H

Here's a little more information from the architects:


Rest Stops in Georgia
Completion of Construction

In 2009 Head of Roads Department of Georgia commissioned J Mayer H to design a system of 20 Rest Stops for the new highway which will run through Georgia and connect the Republic of Azerbaijan with the Republic of Turkey.

Rest Stops in Georgia by J Mayer H

Two Rest Stops have been completed while a third one is under construction.

Rest Stops in Georgia by J Mayer H

The new Rest Stops are located on selected scenic viewpoints and serve as activators for their area and neighbouring cities, including not only gas station and supermarket, but also a farmers market and a cultural space for local arts and crafts.

Rest Stops in Georgia by J Mayer H

J Mayer H Architects
Project Team: Juergen Mayer H, Paul Angelier, Jesko Malkolm Johnsson-Zahn, Marcus Blum, Guy Levy

Rest Stops in Georgia by J Mayer H

Preliminary Design: 2009, Completion: 2011

Rest Stops in Georgia by J Mayer H

Function: Rest Stop

Rest Stops in Georgia by J Mayer H

Clients: JSC Wissol Petroleum Georgia / Socar Georgia Petroleum

Rest Stops in Georgia by J Mayer H

Location: Gori / Lochini, Georgia

Rest Stops in Georgia by J Mayer H

Architects on Site: Kobulieli and Partners / Ltd."Alioni 99"

Rest Stops in Georgia by J Mayer H