# Colossal Concrete Structures J. Mayer H. Architects Turns Rest Stops into Art Sculptures By Kevin Young | Published 2012-05-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/j-mayer-h-architects References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/9/view/20915/j-mayer-h-architects-rest-stops-in-georgia.html) & [jmayerh.de](http://www.jmayerh.de/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiroshima-architecture-exhibition). 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drifting-stones) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hengqin-culture-and-art-complex). 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](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/9/view/20915/j-mayer-h-architects-rest-stops-in-georgia.html), [jmayerh.de](http://www.jmayerh.de/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Roadside Art Sculptures:** Creating rest stops that double as art sculptures along highways to enhance the traveler's experience. - **Geometric Architecture:** Designing buildings with geometric shapes and interesting angles for visual appeal and artistic expression. - **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. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architectural firms can innovate in the design of rest stops along highways to create visually interesting and functional spaces. - **Tourism:** Highway rest stops that double as art sculptures could attract more travelers and provide a more unique and memorable travel experience. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Timber Nature Reserve Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lookout-tower.md) - [Glazed Pavilion Landscape Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dongdan-grassland-sea-ruins-station.md) - [Lighthouse-Functioning Concrete Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-pavilion.md) - [Public Sculptural Pergola Barbecues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/communal-barbecue.md) - [Landscape Viewing Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resting-loop-with-views.md) - [Brutalist Museum Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cantabrian-maritime-museum.md) - [Sculptural Concrete Hotel Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleeping-lab.md) - [Art Park Building Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storm-king.md) - [Mountain-Based Curved Viewpoints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yunhai-forest-service-station.md)