This rest stop in Gori, Georgia, is designed by Berlin-based J. Mayer H. Architects. The structure is more than a place to eat and relieve oneself -- it's also a roadside art sculpture.
Its construction is the finish of two out of 20 rest stops designed to line along a new highway that'll run through the country to connect Azerbaijan and Turkey. The building is located at designated scenic viewpoints where the scenery adds to the structure's eye-catching design. More than just a gas station and food stop, the rest stop also includes a farmers market and a cultural space.
The sloping roof and starfish-inspired pillars makes this building more than average. The J. Mayer H. Architects rest stop design is an example of architecture that incorporates fascinating geometric shapes.
Photo Credits: designboom, jmayerh.de
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J. Mayer H. Architects Turns Rest Stops into Art Sculptures
Trend Themes
1. Roadside Art Sculptures - Creating rest stops that double as art sculptures along highways to enhance the traveler's experience.
2. Geometric Architecture - Designing buildings with geometric shapes and interesting angles for visual appeal and artistic expression.
3. Multi-functional Structures - Incorporating multiple functions into a single structure such as farmers markets, cultural spaces, and dining areas to create unique and dynamic spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architectural firms can innovate in the design of rest stops along highways to create visually interesting and functional spaces.
2. Tourism - Highway rest stops that double as art sculptures could attract more travelers and provide a more unique and memorable travel experience.
3. Food and Hospitality - Creating multi-functional rest stops with farmer's markets, cultural spaces, and dining areas can offer a new possibility for restaurants, cafes, and hospitality industries.