Sarpi, Georgia
J. Mayer H. Architects
Post By:Kitticoon Poopong
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| Photo © Courtesy of Beka Pkhakadze |
November 2011 marks the completion of Sarpi Border Checkpoint. Designed by J. MAYER H. architects the customs checkpoint is situated at the Georgian border to
Turkey, at the shore of the Black Sea.
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| Photo © Courtesy of Jesko Malkolm Johnsson-Zahn |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Jesko Malkolm Johnsson-Zahn |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Beka Pkhakadze |
With its cantilevering terraces, the tower is used as a
viewing platform, with multiple levels overlooking the water and the steep part of the coastline.
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| Photo © Courtesy of Beka Pkhakadze |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Jesko Malkolm Johnsson-Zahn |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Jesko Malkolm Johnsson-Zahn |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Jesko Malkolm Johnsson-Zahn |
In addition to the regular customs facilities, the structure also houses a cafeteria, staff rooms and a conference room. The building welcomes visitors to Georgia, representing the progressive upsurge of the country.
Description from the Architects:
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| Photo © Courtesy of Ucha Tsotseria |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Jesko Malkolm Johnsson-Zahn |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Jesko Malkolm Johnsson-Zahn |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Jesko Malkolm Johnsson-Zahn |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Jesko Malkolm Johnsson-Zahn |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Jesko Malkolm Johnsson-Zahn |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Jesko Malkolm Johnsson-Zahn |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Beka Pkhakadze |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Beka Pkhakadze |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Beka Pkhakadze |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Beka Pkhakadze |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Ucha Tsotseria |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Jesko Malkolm Johnsson-Zahn |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Jesko Malkolm Johnsson-Zahn |
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| ground floor plan--drawing © Courtesy of J. Mayer H. Architects |
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| upper floor plan--drawing © Courtesy of J. Mayer H. Architects |
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| longitudinal section--drawing © Courtesy of J. Mayer H. Architects |
Project Data
Project name: Sarpi Border Checkpoint
Location: Sarpi, Georgia
Program: Border Checkpoint
Project Year: 2010-2011
Completion Year: 2011
The people
Client/Owner: Ministry of Finance of Georgia
Architects: J. Mayer H. Architects
Project Team: Juergen Mayer H., Jesko Malkolm Johnsson-Zahn, Christoph Emenlauer
Photographs: © Ucha Tsotseria, Jesko Malkolm Johnsson-Zahn, Beka Pkhakadze
Note>>Location in this map, indicate city/country but not exact address.
