29 Memed Abashidze Street, Batumi
Brief Description of the Monument:
This residential building, constructed in the early 20th century, belonged to Olga Kandelaki. The architectural composition is laconic, enhanced with modest use of Classical-Renaissance style elements.
The façade faces the street and is raised on a stone-plated basement that contains a cellar. The floors are separated by a profiled cornice, while a simple parapet is underlined by a dentil frieze. The façade’s slightly asymmetrical structure adds to its expressive character.
On the left wing and the middle-right portion, narrow risalits topped with classical pediments frame the openings: two rectangular windows on the first floor and three arched windows on the second. Between these risalits, the recessed central plane of the façade features a rectangular entrance door and three rectangular windows on the first floor, while the second floor holds four arched windows, each accented with mascarons of female heads as keystones.
The right, shorter wing of the façade includes the entrance and an arched window above it on the second floor. The entrance ceiling is decorated with a rosette composed of concentric circles. Both the long (left) and short (right) sections of the façade have cantilevered balconies with ornate wrought iron railings.
The first floors of the risalits and the area surrounding the entrance are rusticated. The remaining wall surface is entirely plastered and painted in contrasting pale yellow and white tones. The house follows an L-shaped layout and originally featured an enclosed inner courtyard, which is now open due to adjacent buildings added from Melashvili Street. Both wings were initially lined with wooden gallery balconies, which are now partially enclosed or altered. An unattractive two-story annex is attached to the left wing.
In 2008–2010, a high mansard level was added. This two-story Classical-style residence plays a significant role in shaping the artistic identity of Batumi s historic urban fabric.
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