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Head of the Roads Department of Georgia / J. Mayer H

Not Your Ordinary Rest Stop
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By Victoria King(originally published on ArchDaily)

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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 rest stops are now complete, while a third is currently under construction.

Architects: J. Mayer H. ArchitectsLocation: Lochini, GeorgiaDesign Team: Jürgen Mayer H., Paul Angelier, Danny te KloeseCompletion: 2012Client: PM Motors Ltd.Photographs: Jesko M. Johnsson – Zahn

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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.

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