Wine Factory N1

 P. Melikishvili Ave./ 1/3, V. Petriashvili St. was built in 1894-1896 by the Russian architect A. Ozerov's project. The so-called building It is a sample of the national style, that is, the artistic-architectural treatment of the facades refers to the Georgian architectural tradition and uses the forms and decorative motifs of medieval ecclesiastic architecture. It is worth noting that attempts to use Georgian architectural motifs appeared in the 1880s, which should be explained by foreign architects' approach to local construction traditions and aesthetics and the desire to better integrate into the country's artistic-historical context. Elongated on the transverse axis, the building, with a common nave or a single-pitched roof configuration, looks like two intersecting three-aisled basilicas. The similarity with Georgian churches is emphasized by the sculptural decoration of the facade, the main theme of which is decorative arches outlined by shafts. Ornamental motifs of medieval Georgian temple architecture can be found on window sills, cornices, and decorative arch imposts. (The walls are made of brick, and the columns and arches are made of white hewn stone). The outstanding artistic-architectural value of the building is the basement with its large, open spaces and the supporting arrowed arches raised by flawless brickwork.