Green Cape Botanico Apartment Building | MUA - Architecture & Placemaking

Green Cape community Building is designed as a recreational space for residents from Green Cape Botanico Apartment Buildings as well as other visitors of the resort.The four level structure involves outdoor and indoor activities located at a four minute walking distance from the beach.

During the design process we consistently had three images in mind: Image of the existing landscape coupled with ongoing developments, image of Green Cape in the past with recreational facilities from Soviet Union modernism and worldwide references of the same function. Architecture of the building represents local memory updated with contemporary elements and engaged with a unique local atmosphere.

The final design represents a raw concrete structure elevated from ground and curved in corners. Space underneath the rooftop pool is floating in between slabs leaving more air above the restaurant terrace. Dramatic staircase at the entrance emphasises the starting point for the entertainment and relaxation activities.

Main challenges during the design were existing landscape, loaded programs and restrictions of the small land plot. Importance of minimising excavation works underground was clear in order to preserve existing hilly landscape and vegetation. This led to the design with open ground level with parking spaces; Restaurant and all the main functions are arranged at upper levels topped with the open deck swimming pools / recreation area. Restaurant with terrace and gym occupy middle levels with direct views towards the stunning Green Cape beach.

Technical spaces are a crucial part of the building. Technical areas are arranged hidden behind the swimming pools, however building contours do not hesitate to hint on their existence. Parts of the HVAC systems are left visible at the backside of the building. Changing rooms, public toilets, kitchen, storage, staff rooms and sanitary facilities are arranged at the rear façade. Terrace at the top level with the main and kids’ swimming pools has an open kitchen and bar with overhanging concrete canopy.

Location:   Green Cape, Georgia
Project Year:  2021
Client: Silk Road Group
Program: Residential
Collaborators: Construction Management: Anagi I Structural Engineer: Progresi
Team: Devi Kituashvili I Gogiko Sakvarelidze I Maria Pelangia I Marita Rurua I Salome Katsadze I Boka Kilasonia I Levan Dzegvelashvili