J. MAYER H. Designs Series of Highway Rest Areas in Georgia

Berlin's J. MAYER H. is currently designing a series of twenty rest areas along a new highway in the Caucasus Republic of Georgia, connecting Azerbaijan and Turkey. Two rest areas have already been completed, and a third one is currently under construction with completion scheduled for this year.

Here are some photos of the two stations, Gori and Lochini.

Project Description from the Architects:

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

Project Details - Gori Rest Area:

Location: Gori, Georgia

Architect: J. MAYER H. Architects
Team: Jürgen Mayer H., Paul Angelier, Jesko Malkolm Johnsson-Zahn, Marcus Blum, Guy Levy

Preliminary Design: 2009
Completion: 2011
Function: Rest Stop
Clients: JSC Wissol Petroleum Georgia / Socar Georgia Petroleum
Architects on Site: Kobulieli and Partners / Ltd.”Alioni 99”

Project Details - Lochini Rest Area:

Location: Lochini, Georgia

Architect: J. MAYER H. Architects
Team: Jürgen Mayer H., Paul Angelier, Danny te Kloese

Project Design: 2011
Expected Completion: 2012
Function: Rest Stop
Client: PM Motors Ltd.

Find more photos in the image gallery below.