Montemar Complexo Residencial by Irakli Emiridze

Montemar Complexo Residencial by Irakli Emiridze is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award de Bronze in Design de Arquitetura, Edifícios e Estruturas Competition Category.

BronzeArquitetura· 2026

Montemar Complexo Residencial

by Irakli Emiridze

Client: Alpha Architecture

A' Design Award de Bronze Winner in Arquitetura Category

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The Design

About Montemar Complexo Residencial

Montemar é um complexo residencial situado em Gonio, na Geórgia, no litoral do Mar Negro. O Montemar é composto por três blocos residenciais de dezesseis andares cada, implantados em um terreno de 10.000 metros quadrados. Os espaços abertos entre os edifícios são destinados a áreas verdes, praças públicas e áreas comunitárias. Está prevista uma área de estacionamento para 300 veículos. Os apartamentos panorâmicos, com terraços privativos e jacuzzis, estão voltados para o mar. As fachadas são revestidas em chapa de alumínio em relevo, e suas formas volumétricas remetem ao formato de uma concha marinha.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Bronze

Montemar Complexo Residencial conquistou o A' Design Award de Bronze, um reconhecimento altamente prestigiado atribuído a designs notáveis que se distinguem pela criatividade, engenho e perspicácia. Os vencedores do Bronze são artefactos amplamente habilidosos e surpreendentemente criativos que comprovam a vasta experiência, imaginação e capacidade de iniciativa dos seus designers. Espera-se que Montemar Complexo Residencial seja um objeto muito considerado, admirado e estimado, notavelmente profissional e inovador. Este design vencedor do A' Design Award de Bronze incorpora as melhores práticas em arte, ciência, design e tecnologia e é excelente pela sua atenção ao detalhe. Montemar Complexo Residencial satisfaz esplendidamente necessidades, toca desejos, encanta sentimentos e desperta curiosidade.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Situated in Gonio, Georgia, a USECO listed historical area, the complex rises where the tropical climate of Adjara meets the Black Sea Horizon.
The complex comprises three 16-floors residential blocks, with the open spaces between the buildings maximized for green plantings, public squares, and communal areas. The development includes parking for 300 vehicles.
One of the standout features is the premium panoramic apartments with individual terraces and Jacuzzis, offering stunning sea views.
Dimensions & Packaging: Architect: Irakli Emiridze
Architect: Alpha Architecture by Irakli Emiridze
Tags: Seaside architecture, residential complex, mixed-use development, coastal design, panoramic apartments, shell-inspired facade, sustainable urban planning, high-rise housing, Batumi architecture, contemporary design
Production Technology: Total site area: 10,000 m2.
Three residential towers: 16 floors each.
Approx. building height: 48–52 m.
Parking capacity: 300 vehicles.
Mixed-use residential complex with panoramic units, private terraces, and integrated landscape/public space system. Designed for coastal climate resistance and optimal sea-view orientation.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was translating seaside identity into a contemporary architectural language while addressing structural, climatic, and urban constraints. Coastal conditions, regulations, and density requirements required balancing aesthetics with performance. The solution was a shell-inspired facade and spatial strategy that integrates environment, function, and iconic design.
Research: Applied architectural research aimed at integrating coastal identity into contemporary housing. The methodology included site analysis, climate-responsive design, and parametric modeling. Data was gathered through environmental studies and urban context evaluation. Results led to a biomorphic facade and optimized layouts. The project enhances coastal living standards and contributes to sustainable urban growth.
Inspiration: Architecturally, the project represents a harmonious blend of seaside motifs and modern design elements. The facades facing the sea feature a unique structural element crowned by a terrace overhanging the roof. The aluminum embossed sheet material and volumetric shapes evoke the imagery of a seashell, emphasizing the complex's proximity to the sea.
Project Duration: The project started in 2024 in Gonio, Georgia, and is currently in development. It is located on Andria Pirveltsodebuli Highway, within a rapidly growing seaside urban zone, designed to become a key residential destination on the Black Sea coast.
Operation Flow: The project is designed around fluid movement between buildings, landscape, and public zones. Residents transition seamlessly from private apartments to shared green areas and plazas. Panoramic units enhance interaction with the sea, while terraces and open spaces create a continuous indoor-outdoor living experience, improving comfort and lifestyle quality.
Patents: Alpha Architecture by Irakli Emiridze
Team Members: Irakli Emiridze
Irina Chkonia
Image Credits: Alpha Architecture by Irakli Emiridze