Residential House at Egnate Ninoshvili Street N13 / Nodar Dumbadze Street N2, Batumi
Brief Description:
This two-story residential house was constructed at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries and was owned by the Batumi police chief Voznesensky. The building once housed the post and telegraph office, which in 1985, connected Batumi to Tbilisi, Constantinople, and Trapezund through telephone lines.
The building is located at the intersection of two streets, with its long façade facing Egnate Ninoshvili Street and the short façade along Nodar Dumbadze Street. The building is painted in two colors: the wall surfaces are light green, and the architectural elements are white. The facades are richly decorated with carved details.
At the ends of the long façade, there are slightly protruding risalits, which are decorated with canalized pilasters on both floors. These risalits are topped with parapets adorned with garlands, vases, and other decorative elements. Between the risalits, the second-floor windows are crowned with arched pediments, with recessed areas below, decorated with garlands. The three balconies on the second floor are fitted with decorative iron railings. The floors are separated by cornices and an ornamental frieze running beneath them.
The building is topped with a profiled cornice, beneath which is a row of brackets and decorative inserts. There are two entrance doors, both on Nodar Dumbadze Street, as well as a gate providing access to the courtyard on the same side. The courtyard side has been altered due to later renovations.
This richly decorated building is a prime example of Renaissance-Baroque eclecticism, showcasing fine craftsmanship and significant architectural value.
