georgian mountainscape backdrops terracotta pavilion house by laboratory of architecture #3

a tapestry of natural hues engulfs the modular facade

Laboratory of Architecture #3 presents the Terracotta Pavilion House, a pavilion-style dwelling that integrates with its natural surroundings in Tbilisi, Georgia. Against a mountainous backdrop, the home rests on a purpose-built, straight stage, overcoming challenges through economical land redistribution and terrain modifications. Clad between light columns in contrasting natural hues, the architectural prism intertwines and encapsulates the sky and daylight, introducing a fifth element, erasing boundaries between interior and exterior realms, and resonating through symbiotic reflections.

Laboratory of Architecture #3 expands the home linearly

Crafted on a levelled expanse, the Terracotta Pavilion House embraces abundant southern sunlight and engages in a visual dialogue with the landscape. Laboratory of Architecture #3’s choice to place the long, single-storey structure on a platform creates a stacked aesthetic and deviates from conventional boxy structures upon initial observation.

Emphasizing spatial dimensions in shaping the essence of the residence, the surroundings establish a dichotomy between public and private realms. The Georgian design studio ensures the lower rooms, including the bathroom, extend to individual patios, enriching the living experience by bringing inhabitants closer to the outdoors throughout the home. The owner’s botanical affinity additionally spurred the creation of a conservatory, transforming the domestic garden into an oasis curtain that frames panoramic views of the Caucasus.

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project info:

name: Terracotta Pavilion House
architecture: Laboratory of Architecture #3
location: Tbilisi, Georgia

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