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Private House NS Studio, Georgia

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Non-standard house in the village of Tvaladi, Georgia

Located in the Georgian village of Tvaladi, the house NS Studio combines historical memory and modern architecture. The solid stone facade part roots the building in local architecture, while extensive windows and thin wooden volumes open the house to surrounding hills, creating a harmonious blend of durability and openness.

Georgian house in Tvaladi with stone walls and wooden volumes against the backdrop of hills.Photography © Grigory Sokolinsky

This project aims for a dialogue between past and present — calm domestic architecture that seems stable yet progressive, tangible yet refined. The house is mostly single-story and smoothly adapts to views and daily rituals.

Modern approach to Georgian architectural tradition

The common areas — living room, dining room and kitchen — are located in the enriched glazed wing that forms a landscape panorama. Private bedrooms in the more opaque wing are designed for rest. Clerestories and skylights in the roof penetrate soft light deep inside, without compromising privacy.

Glazed wing with full-wall windows offering views of Georgian countryside.Photography © Grigory Sokolinsky

Perpendicular basement structure, protruding from the main volume, repeats the language of stone, wood and clean lines. It strengthens the composition, adds functional storage space and a tasting area, completing the hidden geometry of the courtyard that protects external life from wind.

Stone and wooden basement part, perpendicular to the main house, forming a cozy courtyard.Photography © Grigory Sokolinsky

Spatial organization and layout

Multi-level window glazing of the common wing becomes a living panorama; interiors flow onto terraces that match the terrain. In contrast, the sleeping wing remains introspective with carefully placed clerestories and skylights, forming lighting, sky and seasonal changes. Movement is simple and clear, promoting fresh air circulation and easy navigation in daily routines.

Terrace outside of social zones with stone tiles and wooden ceilings offering views of hills.Photography © Grigory Sokolinsky

The house interacts with the ground rather than dominating it: low roof frames, tactile materials and moderate scale allow the topography and vegetation to remain the main actors on stage.

View from the living room where the landscape is read as part of the internal composition through large stained glass windows.Photography © Grigory Sokolinsky

Materials and architectural expressiveness

The palette emphasizes natural textures and constructive honesty:

  • Stone walls on the outside refer to local tradition and provide thermal mass.
  • Wood appears in structure, ceilings and individual joints, giving the interior a warm tone.
  • Extensive glazing in the common wing brings light and defines views to the site.
  • Interior finishes combine rough stone surfaces with smooth wood and plaster, creating an elegant rural atmosphere.
Narrow view of the stone facade with a wooden ceiling and precise joints.Photography © Grigory Sokolinsky

Large windows turn nature into an internal surface; shadows from cornices and projections create a slow temporal scale on walls and floors, underlining the meditative pace of the house.

Interior composition of stone, wood and glass with softly modulated daylight.Photography © Grigory Sokolinsky

Light, comfort and atmosphere

Daylight is the main element. Clerestories provide even diffused lighting; deep projections soften glare; nighttime lighting is mostly directed, highlighting texture and volume. Layout and openings promote cross-ventilation for summer comfort, while mass and layers retain heat in cold months.

Hallway of bedroom with clerestories illuminating stone and wooden surfaces softly.Photography © Grigory Sokolinsky

The result is a multi-sensory experience: stone underfoot, wood above head, landscape around — where interior and exterior seem interwoven with light and air.

Dining room oriented toward hilly views, combining warm wooden ceilings with stained glass walls.Photography © Grigory Sokolinsky

Continuity of old and new

The private house in Tvaladi reads as a meditation on place, memory and light. Instead of a declarative work, NS Studio forms quiet architecture of sensitivity, giving voice to the character of the land, providing a refined and sturdy home for its inhabitants. The house seems simultaneously rooted in Georgian tradition and contemporary — a balanced blend of tradition and modernity.

Cozy outdoor threshold with stone tiles and wooden awning forming a peaceful transition zone.Photography © Grigory SokolinskyLiving room with wooden ceiling, stone accent wall and panoramic stained glass windows towards the landscape.Photography © Grigory Sokolinsky

As evening approaches, architectural restraint becomes expressive — shadows deepen, materials glow, and the quiet nature of the house gains more prominence, enhancing its contemplative atmosphere.

Sunset view of the terrace and inner warmth as landscape fades into blue night in Tvaladi.Photography © Grigory Sokolinsky

The basement, garden and landscape together form seasonally adaptable zones for outdoor relaxation — from shaded summer meals to cool autumn evenings by stone walls retaining warmth.

Low stone walls and soft planting material define intimate outdoor relaxation zones near the house.Photography © Grigory SokolinskyAngled view from outside: mass of stone, wooden cornices and sky reflection in glass.Photography © Grigory SokolinskyMinimalist interior composition balanced between rough stone and smooth wood and plaster.Photography © Grigory SokolinskyEntrance courtyard with stone tiles and wooden awning forming an inviting protected threshold.Photography © Grigory SokolinskyBedroom with oak floors, soft plastered wall and narrow clerestories for privacy and calm.Photography © Grigory SokolinskyDetail of wooden joints and ceiling connecting to stone wall, showing precise craftsmanship.Photography © Grigory SokolinskyNighttime silhouette of the house with warm inner light behind stone walls and stained glass.Photography © Grigory Sokolinsky