Batumi, Vazha-Pshavela Street N22
Brief Description:
This two-story residential house, built in the early 20th century, is L-shaped in plan. The building is plastered and painted in a sky blue color, facing the street.
It is a typical example of Renaissance eclecticism: The openings on the first floor are framed by high decorative stones, which are connected by horizontal cornices, creating a rustic imitation. The middle sections of the façade are also decorated with horizontal cornices, adding to the rustic effect.
The second floor is more elaborately adorned with architectural elements. Rectangular openings are flanked by half-columns, and their tops are marked with shell-like elements. The profiled cornice, supported by decorative corbels, is followed by a metallic decorative parapet.
The entrance hall is located at the right edge of the façade. Above it, there is a balcony with a wrought-iron railing, supported by metal columns.
Inside the building, noteworthy features include the mosaic floor of the entrance hall and the wrought-iron staircase railing.
The rear walls of the building, facing the yard, have completely lost their original architectural appearance due to later modifications.
This residential house, with its imposing facade and scale, plays an important role in the preservation of the historical urban development of the street.
