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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.
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The huge concrete structures shelter petrol filling stations and stretch around glass walls that enclose supermarkets, farmers' markets and exhibitions for arts and crafts.
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Construction is also now underway on a third.
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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.
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Photography is by Jesko M. Johnsson-Zahn.
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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.
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Two Rest Stops have been completed while a third one is under construction.
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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.
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J Mayer H Architects
Project Team: Juergen Mayer H, Paul Angelier, Jesko Malkolm Johnsson-Zahn, Marcus Blum, Guy Levy
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Preliminary Design: 2009, Completion: 2011
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Function: Rest Stop
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Clients: JSC Wissol Petroleum Georgia / Socar Georgia Petroleum
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Location: Gori / Lochini, Georgia
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Architects on Site: Kobulieli and Partners / Ltd."Alioni 99"
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