REST STOPS GORI
Highway rest stop with supermarkets, farmers’ markets and exhibitions for arts and crafts.
Project:
Rest Stops Gori
Year:
2009 – 2011
Location:
Gori, Georgia
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.
Clients:
JSC Wissol Petroleum Georgia, Socar Georgia Petroleum, Tbilisi
Partner in charge:
Jürgen Mayer H.
Project leader:
Dr. Paul Angelier
Team:
Marcus Blum
Guy Levy
Collaborations:
Architect on site: Kobulieli and Partners, Ltd.”Alioni 99”, Tbilisi
Photographer:
Marcus Buck
Architizer A+ 2013, winner
