Batumi, Parnavaz Mepe Street No. 48
Brief description of the monument:
Built at the beginning of the 20th century, this residential structure originally had a medium-sized, L-shaped layout. Later, a new three-story building was added to the left side, replicating the original architectural aesthetics. Subsequently, both structures were topped by a mansard floor, creating a unified, large-scale complex that currently functions as a hotel. Despite these transformations, the original façade still maintains its distinctive pseudo-Renaissance architectural features.
The symmetrical façade rests on a moderately elevated rusticated basement. Each flank is emphasized by projecting risalits, featuring smooth pilasters on the first floor and fluted semi-columns on the second. On the right side of the first floor is a rectangular courtyard entrance topped by a lion-head keystone. On the left is a window adorned with decorative garlands. The central section includes four rectangular windows with plastered horizontal cornices (sandrics).
On the second floor, the flanks feature pediment-accented windows—paired arched windows on the right and a single arched window on the left. Between these, the central section has three arched windows and one door leading onto a projecting balcony. The keystones above these openings take the form of sculpted female masks (mascarons). Currently, the balcony, with its decorative carved brackets and stone balustrades, replaces an original metal railing.
Floors are separated by a profiled cornice, with the second floor topped by a high parapet. Spaces between pediments are embellished with carved garlands. The mansard floor addition is centrally topped with another pediment. The courtyard façades previously featured open gallery-balconies, which are now enclosed, presenting flat wall surfaces punctuated by uniformly sized rectangular windows.
