In 2009, the head of the Roads Department of Georgia commissioned J. MAYER H. to design a system of 20 rest stops for the new highway, a thoroughfare that will run through Georgia and serve as a connection between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Turkey. Two first rest stops were completed in 2011 near Gori, a third in Lochini was finished 2012. The new rest stops are located on selected scenic viewpoints along the route and serve as activators for their area and neighbouring cities, including not only nearby a gas stations and supermarket, but also a farmers market and a cultural space for local arts and crafts.
Credits and Data
HIGHWAY REST STOPS 1-2, Rest Stops for the new Highway in Gori, Georgia
Function: Highway rest stop with supermarkets, farmers' markets and exhibitions for arts and crafts
Location: Highway Gori, Georgia
Total floor area: Wissol: 2.000 m², Socar: 1.500 m²
Project date: 2009-2011
Completion: 2011
J. MAYER H. Architects, Juergen Mayer H.
Project architect: Dr. Paul Angelier
Project team: Marcus Blum, Guy Levy
Clients: JSC Wissol Petroleum Georgia, Socar Georgia Petroleum, Tbilisi
Architect on site: Kobulieli and Partners, Ltd.”Alioni 99”, Tbilisi
Photographer: J. MAYER H. - Jesko Malkolm Johnsson-Zahn
Awards: Architizer A+, Winner, 2013
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