Batumi, Noe Zhordania Street No. 14
Brief description of the monument:
Initially, this was a three-story building. The third floor, used by servants and as a laundry area, was destroyed by fire in 1918. Today, the façade of this two-story building is decorated with elements characteristic of Classical and Baroque styles. The building’s outer sections are accentuated by slightly projecting risalits. The main entrance, protected by an ornate metal canopy, is located in the left risalit, while a passageway leading to the courtyard is situated in the right risalit. The courtyard entrance has an elaborate metal gate featuring the construction date (1892 ) and the owner s initials (ITC, ) as well as a relief of a wolf’s head.
The ground floor façade, relatively simple in design, is divided by rusticated pilasters with rectangular door and window openings placed between them. The window openings on this floor appear to be the result of later modifications. In contrast, the second floor is lavishly adorned with decorative details. Here, the risalits are highlighted by pilasters featuring Corinthian capitals and fluted shafts. Openings within the risalits are arched, while remaining windows have segmental arches.
The cornice of the building is enriched with decorative rosettes and pyramidal cube motifs, while a dentil frieze runs below the main cornice. The building concludes with a rectangular parapet, featuring balustrades at each end. The structure is notable for its high-quality craftsmanship and tasteful integration of Classical-Baroque decorative elements.
