Location: Vachnadziani, Georgia
The building is located in the Alazani Valley, a centuries-old, traditional cradle of the region's winemaking, set against the backdrop of the Caucasus Mountain range and vineyards. Winemaking in Georgia holds a ritualistic and sacred significance. Therefore, matters related to wine such as its production, consumption, or the places where this process occurs are surrounded by an emotional climate that cannot bypass historical tradition, including the builder’s art. This heritage manifests itself in the form of paraphrased elements of medieval tectonics, yet in each individual case, without insisting. The interior is organized around a main, double-height space. In content, this room is a medieval castle hall with a fireplace, while functionally, it serves as a comfortable lobby. The second central element of this space is the staircase, which attempts to resemble an organ; however, its particle formed geometry represents a continuation of a similar theme found on the building's eastern facade. The interior is monochrome, though composed of several elements, such as the matched textures of wood and plaster. Additionally, the inclusion of small colored inserts, which determine the muted coloration, is dictated by the Georgian fresco tradition. In the hotel rooms, a boudoir atmosphere formed by drapery is notable.
