Sarpi Border Checkpoint | J. MAYER H. Architects
Sarp'i / Georgia / 2011
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English Version
The customs checkpoint is situated at the Georgian border to Turkey, at 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.
Structural Engineering: LTD BWC
Structural Engineering of Tower: Nodar Edisherashvili
HVAC: LTD Ecocomfort
Architects on Site: Beka Pkhakadze, Ucha Tsotseria
Deutsche Version
Der Grenzkontrollpunkt zwischen Georgien und der Türkei liegt unmittelbar am Ufer des Schwarzen Meeres. Ein mit auskragenden Terrassen versehener Turm bietet Aussichtspunkte über das Meer und die steile Küste. Neben den für die Zollabfertigung benötigten Räumen sind in dem Gebäude auch eine Cafeteria, Personalräume und ein Konferenzsaal untergebracht. Das Gebäude steht am Eingang zu Georgien und ist ein Zeichen für den gegenwärtigen Aufschwung des Landes.
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English Version The customs checkpoint is situated at the Georgian border to Turkey, at 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. Structural...
- Year 2011
- Work started in 2010
- Work finished in 2011
- Main structure Reinforced concrete
- Client Ministry of Finance of Georgia
- Contractor JSC Transmsheni
- Status Completed works
- Type Control towers
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