Article source: Architects of Invention

The young UK-Georgia-based practice Architects of Invention has completed a new municipality building for a city which is yet to come into being – Lazika. This marine, economic and commercial centre was intended to be one of the largest cities in Georgia. Currently, Lazika’s future hangs in the balance, as the new government decides its course of action.

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• Architects: Architects of Invention
• Project: Lazika Municipality
• Location: Lazika, Georgia
• Photography: NAKANIMAMASAKHLISI PHOTO LAB
• Function: Municipality
• Programme: Lobby, Service Hall, Offices, Wedding Hall, Terrace
• Construction period: Start  01 April 2012 – Completed 15 Sep 2012 (168 days)
• Site area: 1225 ㎡
• Building area: 400 ㎡
• Area: NET  1500 ㎡, GEA – 2075㎡
• Budget: $9mil ($6000/m2)
• Stories: 3
• Structure (materials): 100% Steel body