June - Style Magazine

108
stili #32. 2009
Cosmopolitan
Apartment
in Tbilisi
The illusion of motion, distinguishing open and closed
spaces of the apartment, makes the interior feel live
and rhythmical. In this apartment, serenity and dynamics
are balanced and subjected to unrestricted creative
power. Proportions of constructional elements are uninhibited,
but conforming to aesthetic criteria; planning
and design of the interior, spatial compositions creat-
Owner of an apartment in one of Tbilisi residential blocks
decided to thoroughly redecorate it in accordance with his
aesthetic requirements. With the help of professional
designers, dull standard flat got transformed into a comfortable
modern apartment.
Project authors:
Interior reconstruction – architect Guram Koshkelia
Interior design – architects Grant Markarov, Ilia Gavriliadi
ed with the help of partitions, exclusive furniture – all
of this is as much functional as elegant. Space
expressed in terms of abstract forms provides boundless
diversity.
Architectural and planning solution of the interior
had been based on two important requirements – one
was to the interior is absolutely modern and cosmo-
politan, while the other to retain its “local” character
and match it to the inhabitants’ daily life style.
Wisely selected natural construction materials,
accessories and minor details turn the apartment into
a memorable, comfortable and clean living environment.
NINO LAGHIDZE
PHOTOS BY ALEXANDER MAMULOV
AND BORIS MARKAROV