The building is situated in the historical quarter of Tbilisi. It was built at the end of the XIX century as a private residence and it was later used as the residence of one of the leaders of the Communist party. Later, in the 1960's, it was renovated for government purposes and remained untouched until ownership was transferred to GeoNOCH. While the exterior maintains its classical attributes, the interior will be strongly contemporary and will demonstrate a definitive move away from the Soviet architecture of the past.  

This work represents the idea of dynamics in sport with the abstract compositions of the staircase and the reception table. The first object you encounter is the introverted desk with its never-ending fissure, and then you meet the extroverted staircase -The seemingly endless twists and turns of the staircase refer to the limitless possibilities of human achievement.

The practice was appointed by GEONOCH to complete the restoration of the exterior, landscape design of surrounding gardens, museum design and office spaces for over 100 members of staff. The structure of the building was reinforced at the basement level which gave way to forming significant openings in the walls of the upper stories so that the staircase could penetrate the structure. The staircase, which was completed in three months, transformed into wondering structure on its own, so it shifted from one space to another thus penetrating the building skeleton.  Architects worked on all elements of the interior, from the intriguing reception desk a standard rectangular table that is fissured with an arresting crevice that cuts deeply through the center to the athletic track markings on the floor that guide visitors around the museum. Perhaps the most striking element of the scheme is the staircase that winds through the building’s four storeys, linking exhibitions spaces and offices. The staircase is a steel frame with MDF panels and the frame, steps and handrails are finished with maple veneer.