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House with arches in Kbode neighborhood

In October 2017 the Trust took over a unique, unusually unmolested 18th -19th-century property in the historic Isani, Metekhi cliffs area of the city - Kbode. Like other properties in Georgia, this three-story building was in a poor state of repair, but it has now been beautifully restored. The project was realized with the professional service of ICOMOS Georgia and financial support of the Swedish embassy in Georgia. 

The restoration went with slow and coherent processes. Following the international standards and local, traditional craftsmanship methods we have achieved exemplary restoration result. Workshops and seminars were held when the house was under construction or in documentation phase. These events helped t popularize the cultural heritage sphere, share the knowledge to the young architects, restorers and art historians.

Volunteers helped to measure and documents layout of the house, identify historic layers, showcase unique , Persian style built fireplace. Team prepared lime mortars to use it in reinforcing brick foundation wall.

It is being used as an example for locals of how building repair can be done on budget, effectively and with historic sensitivity, in their own houses. The exhibition in the building illustrated overall progress.

The property is large enough to act as the ICOMOS Georgia's and Trust’s headquarters permanently, as well as contain space for exhibitions, events and offices. Bid rooms and courtyard is perfect for various events, rooms in mansard serve for the apartment for guests and residency for artists. 


You can visit us in working days and get more information about the restoration process and our work.