berlin-based studio j. mayer h. architects has completed 2 of 20 ‘rest stops’ in gori, georgia. the structures are for the new highway which will run through the country and connect the republic of azerbaijan with the republic of turkey. the buildings are located on selected scenic viewpoints and serve as activators for their area and neighboring cities. the sites include not only a gas station and supermarket, but also farmers markets and cultural spaces for local arts and crafts.
socar rest stop
image © jesko m. johnsson-zahn (also main image)
image © jesko m. johnsson-zahn
detail of exterior with mountains in background
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detail of overhang
image © jesko m. johnsson-zahn
view of second rest stop in the distance
image © jesko m. johnsson-zahn
wissol rest stop
image © jesko m. johnsson-zahn
image © jesko m. johnsson-zahn
image © jesko m. johnsson-zahn
detail of structure
image © jesko m. johnsson-zahn
surrounding landscape
image © jesko m. johnsson-zahn
view from highway
image © jesko m. johnsson-zahn
section
image © j. mayher h.
plan
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project info:
architects: j. mayer h. architects
project team: juergen mayer h., paul angelier, jesko malkolm johnsson-zahn, marcus blum & guy levy
preliminary design: 2009
completion: 2011
program: rest stop
clients: jsc wissol petroleum georgia / socar georgia petroleum
location: gori, georgia
architects on site: kobulieli and partners / ltd.’alioni 99′
photographer: jesko m. johnsson-zahn
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more commentsWell, I think these are definitely intriguing.
Rectangular concrete box or visually interesting concrete form on the side of the road?
Stop criticizing someone for doing something that is a little unconventional.
I would rather drive by these then what currently exists as road-side stops.
As the purpose of such buildings is self evident, there should never be any need for large external signage.
Well, Jurgen loves spending other people’s money.
Almost a rival for Zaha on over-the-top meaningless shapes.
Good luck to him.
the protruding digits on the top could have been skylights or tanks or something!
LOVE ALL BUT THE NEON, REALLY NOT NEEDED,
Perfect. At last an innovative idea!
I think all of the haters are just jealous for this amount of creativity and originality.