J. Mayer H.'s Sarpi Border Checkpoint

The German architect completes the customs checkpoint between Georgia and Turkey, on the shore of the Black Sea.

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The customs checkpoint is situated at the Georgian border to Turkey, on the shore of the Black Sea. 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. 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.

Project Team: Juergen Mayer H., Jesko Malkolm Johnsson-Zahn, Christoph Emenlauer
Project: 2010-2011
Completion: 2011
Client: Ministry of Finance of Georgia
Architects on Site: Beka Pkhakadze, Ucha Tsotseria
Building Company: JSC Transmsheni
Structural Engineering: LTD BWC
Structural Engineering of Tower: Nodar Edisherashvili
HVAC: LTD Ecocomfort
Overall cost: 10.900.000 USD

SBC – Sarpi Border Checkpoint by J. Mayer H. Architects in Sarpi, Georgia

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