Architecture
Ravine House is a residential project in Tsavkisi on one of the most difficult sites we have worked with. The plot is very narrow, sits on the main road, and drops sharply toward the ravine. The house is split into two geometric volumes to make it feel lighter, bring in better sun and ventilation, and respond better to the site. Part of the building is pushed into the slope to separate the active and more private areas. Because the southern side faces the noisy road, the main openings are placed toward the quieter side of the site.
The house is divided into separate masses
connected by a linking element.
Tsavkisi, Georgia
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Status
Location
ongoing
Client
Otar Tsurtsumia
Year
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Otar Kutchava
Ilia Ghvinjilia
2023
Narrow, irregular site within an existing
residential area.
The southern edge faces the road and
is exposed to noise, limiting openings
on that side.
Steep topography strongly shapes the
building form and levels.
Sun & Privacy
Instead of large south-facing windows, light
enters from above through a sculpted gap
in the form.
Natural Airflow
The cut between the volumes acts as a natural
ventilation shaft, keeping the home cool without
mechanical systems.
Zoning / Two Volumes
A living area and a dining space sit as two
separate boxes, connected by a bridge.
Ground floor
A living area and a dining space sit as two
separate boxes, connected by a bridge.
Underground floor
The private, quiet spaces — bedrooms —
are tucked underground, naturally shielded
from noise and heat.
