Batumi Boulevard Square

We present an important project initiated by Batumi City Hall in Batumi’s historic boulevard, adjacent to the main fountain and positioned along one of the city’s principal pedestrian axes connecting the city with the sea.

On the site of the former so-called “Twin” buildings, the project proposes a new public square and a distinctive entrance to the boulevard, bringing together landscaping, water features, recreational areas, and contemporary urban infrastructure.

The primary objective is to open up and enhance this important urban axis, creating an attractive public space that naturally extends the character of the historic boulevard while strengthening the connection between the city and the seaside promenade.

The project includes:

Extension of the palm avenue. More than ten new palm trees are added to the existing landscape, reinforcing the boulevard’s distinctive landscape identity and emphasizing the main axis toward the sea.

Significant expansion of the connection between the main fountains and the seaside promenade. The existing passage is widened to approximately three times its current width, creating a more open, spacious, and pedestrian-oriented public space.

A new wide oval staircase. The staircase leading to the seaside promenade is approximately five times wider than the existing one and becomes one of the project’s principal architectural features.

A fully accessible ramp. Seamlessly integrated into the landscape, the ramp follows the contour of the reflecting pool on its left side, making accessibility an integral part of the overall design.

Reflecting pools and decorative fountains. Water basins of varying forms are introduced throughout the site, incorporating fountains and sculptural compositions featuring dolphins.

A wave-shaped water landscape. On one side of the square, the reflecting pool follows the fluid geometry of a sea wave. Timber pedestrian and seating areas are integrated into its contours, creating a direct relationship between people and water.

Seating areas integrated within the reflecting pools. Timber decks, benches, and small platforms are incorporated into the water features, creating a calm and comfortable environment for both short stays and longer periods of relaxation by the sea.

The “BATUMI” sculptural landmark. A distinctive architectural and sculptural element will serve as a visual gateway, giving the new entrance a recognizable identity.

Drinking fountain for animals. A dedicated small-scale amenity is integrated into the landscape and finished with handcrafted Georgian natural stone.

New landscaped and recreational areas. The project introduces benches, shaded areas, decorative planting, and carefully designed interventions that preserve and integrate the existing trees wherever possible.

Contemporary night lighting. Integrated illumination of the reflecting pools, landscaping, pedestrian routes, and architectural elements creates a safe and visually distinctive environment during both daytime and evening hours.

One of the defining characteristics of the project is the extensive use of Georgian natural stone. The square’s main pedestrian areas are paved with natural granite and diabase sourced from different regions of Georgia.

The materials include natural granite from the village of Kursebi, Tkibuli Municipality; natural granite from the village of Opurchkheti, Tskaltubo Municipality; and diabase from Kazbegi.

The use of locally sourced natural stone gives the space a distinctive, monumental yet natural character. The combination of granite and diabase in varying textures and tones creates a diverse yet cohesive pedestrian surface that blends harmoniously with the landscaped environment of the boulevard.

The natural stone was selected not only for its visual qualities but also for its strength, durability, and suitability for a high-traffic public environment, ensuring the long-term preservation of the square’s architectural character.

The staircases and ramps throughout the square are finished in travertine. Its warm natural tones create a subtle contrast with the stronger textures of granite and diabase, giving the space a refined and lighter architectural character.

The travertine-clad stairs and ramps bring aesthetics and functionality together in a unified composition, providing comfortable and safe movement for all users while making universal accessibility an integral part of the project.

Ultimately, the new square will become one of the principal gateways between Batumi’s urban fabric and its seaside boulevard, a place where architecture, locally sourced natural materials, water, landscape, and public life come together as one cohesive environment.