STYP
Brief
The Tsavkisi development covers 100,000 m² in the hills near Tbilisi, Georgia. The project is planned as a unified residential area where 75 houses will be built under a shared urban vision. Four architectural studios, including Stense, were selected to design individual residential houses within this framework, each bringing their own stylistic approach while respecting the common design code.
The guidelines emphasized natural materials, muted tones, and harmony with the landscape. Roofs were restricted to either green or dark finishes, and building forms had to maintain balance within the site’s topography. Stense known for its minimalistic and timeless language, interpreted these rules through clean geometries, natural textures, and a close relationship between interior spaces and the surrounding environment.
This plot slopes downward from the road, and the roof design was subject to symmetry requirements. The concept begins with a single retaining wall embedded in the terrain, marking the transition from street to yard. Rested on retaining wall, the second floor spans over the parking area into the garden, forming a stone-clad mass with rounded edges that reinterpret traditional masonry in a contemporary way.
The ground floor is fully glazed, creating an immersive connection to nature. The overhanging upper level acts as a sunshade, allowing for minimalistic, light-filled interiors finished in warm wood. Outdoor spaces include terraces, a pool, and a dining area on thin, elevated wooden platforms that appear to float above the grass. The upper floor, wrapped in precisely cut limestone panels, is more enclosed and private, with deep recesses forming bedroom terraces. The resulting contrast between a transparent base and a solid top creates a clear architectural dialogue between openness and privacy.
Project Team
Beka Pkhakadze / George Meladze / George Bendelava / Nini Komurjishvili / Nikusha Kharabadze / Sulkhan Tsiklauri
Location
Tbilisi / Georgia
Type
Residential House
Area
500 m²
Year
2025
Status
Design Development
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