YODEZEEN

Tsodoreti,
Georgia
41°45′36.95″
N
44°39′13.81″
E

Project Echo Ridge is a private mountain residence, located 50 km from Tbilisi, designed to maximize openness and connection with the surrounding natural landscape. The primary objective was to create a spacious, light-filled home that blurs the boundaries between interior and exterior, allowing residents to fully experience the fresh mountain air and panoramic views in a minimalist yet warm environment.

Designing
homes
on
mountain
slopes
requires
a
sensitive
balance
between
respecting
the
natural
topography
and
creating
functional,
livable
spaces.
The
architectural
planning
process
begins
with
a
thorough
analysis
of
the
terrain’s
contours,
views,
and
microclimate,
allowing
the
building
to
nestle
organically
into
the
landscape
rather
than
imposing
upon
it.

The
concept
integrates
the
handcrafted
ceramic
cladding
from
the
exterior
into
the
interior,
most
notably
via
a
feature
wall
behind
the
monumental
curved
concrete
staircase—a
sculptural
centerpiece
that
also
functions
as
a
vital
connection
between
floors.
The
fireplace,
hewn
from
a
single
block
of
quarried
stone,
presented
both
technical
and
artistic
challenges,
ultimately
becoming
a
distinctive
focal
point
that
anchors
the
living
space.

The
residence
unfolds
over
three
levels,
connected
visually
and
physically
by
the
spiral
staircase.
The
interior
zoning
separates
formal
and
informal
living
areas:
a
reserved
lounge
for
sophisticated
gatherings
and
a
cozy
family
room
with
large
seating
and
media.
The
kitchen,
designed
primarily
for
light
use
and
enjoyment
of
views,
flows
into
a
dining
area
featuring
an
expansive
table
suited
for
large
family
and
social
gatherings,
reflecting
Georgian
traditions.
The
outdoor
living
areas
are
thoughtfully
embedded
into
the
rugged,
untouched
rocky
mountain
landscape,
enhancing
the
home’s
deep
connection
to
its
natural
surroundings.
This
integration
preserves
the
raw
beauty
of
the
site
while
providing
private,
intimate
spaces
for
relaxation
and
contemplation.