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Montemar Residential by Irakli Emiridze Wins the Bronze A' Design Award in Architecture, Building and Structure Design
Irakli Emiridze of Alpha Architecture honored for architecture, building and structure design by the international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 18, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Bronze A' Design Award in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design category for Montemar Residential by Irakli Emiridze of Alpha Architecture. The result belongs to the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The Bronze A' Design Award Explained
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
About Montemar Residential
Montemar is a residential complex located in Gonio, Georgia, on the Black Sea coast. Montemar comprises three residential blocks of sixteen floors each, placed on a site of 10,000 square meters. The open spaces between the buildings are given to green planting, public squares and communal areas. Parking for 300 vehicles is included. Panoramic apartments with private terraces and jacuzzis face the sea. The facades are clad in embossed aluminum sheet, and their volumetric shapes recall the form of a seashell.
About Alpha Architecture
Alpha Architecture is a top tier company in Eastern Europe which operates worldwide, creates innovation in modern architecture and shapes modern future with equity and Alpha visionary.
Award Record
Irakli Emiridze of Alpha Architecture is a winner of 2 A' Design Awards, including this recognition. The awards were granted between the 2024 - 2025 and the 2025 - 2026 editions of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award
The A' Architecture Design Award is an international architectural design competition recognizing good architectural designs by best architects worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to architectural design studios, building contractors, structural engineering firms and architecture and design consultants from all countries. Typical entries include skyscrapers, museums, residential buildings, commercial complexes, educational institutions and religious structures. The awarded architectural projects are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/architecture
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/183101
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/183101
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!183101
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/360639
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://alphaarchitecture.com/en
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Montemar Residential
- Function
- Residential
- Category
- Architecture, Building and Structure Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture
- Colors
- Steel Blue, Medium Turquoise, Sky Blue, Dark Slate Gray and Cadet Blue
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Irakli Emiridze
- Country
- Georgia
- Brand
- Alpha Architecture
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #183101
Credits
- Team
- Irina Chkonia
- Image Credits
- Alpha Architecture by Irakli Emiridze
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Situated in Gonio, Georgia, a USECO listed historical area, the complex rises where the tropical climate of Adjara meets the Black Sea Horizon. The complex comprises three 16-floors residential blocks, with the open spaces between the buildings maximized for green plantings, public squares, and communal areas. The development includes parking for 300 vehicles. One of the standout features is the premium panoramic apartments with individual terraces and Jacuzzis, offering stunning sea views.
- Inspiration
- Architecturally, the project represents a harmonious blend of seaside motifs and modern design elements. The facades facing the sea feature a unique structural element crowned by a terrace overhanging the roof. The aluminum embossed sheet material and volumetric shapes evoke the imagery of a seashell, emphasizing the complex's proximity to the sea.
- Research
- Applied architectural research aimed at integrating coastal identity into contemporary housing. The methodology included site analysis, climate-responsive design, and parametric modeling. Data was gathered through environmental studies and urban context evaluation. Results led to a biomorphic facade and optimized layouts. The project enhances coastal living standards and contributes to sustainable urban growth.
- Challenge
- The main challenge was translating seaside identity into a contemporary architectural language while addressing structural, climatic, and urban constraints. Coastal conditions, regulations, and density requirements required balancing aesthetics with performance. The solution was a shell-inspired facade and spatial strategy that integrates environment, function, and iconic design.
- Realization and Technology
- Total site area: 10,000 m2. Three residential towers: 16 floors each. Approx. building height: 48–52 m. Parking capacity: 300 vehicles. Mixed-use residential complex with panoramic units, private terraces, and integrated landscape/public space system. Designed for coastal climate resistance and optimal sea-view orientation.
- Operation and Interaction
- The project is designed around fluid movement between buildings, landscape, and public zones. Residents transition seamlessly from private apartments to shared green areas and plazas. Panoramic units enhance interaction with the sea, while terraces and open spaces create a continuous indoor-outdoor living experience, improving comfort and lifestyle quality.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in 2024 in Gonio, Georgia, and is currently in development. It is located on Andria Pirveltsodebuli Highway, within a rapidly growing seaside urban zone, designed to become a key residential destination on the Black Sea coast.
- Specifications
- Architect: Irakli Emiridze Architect: Alpha Architecture by Irakli Emiridze
- Keywords
- Seaside architecture, residential complex, mixed-use development, coastal design, panoramic apartments, shell-inspired facade, sustainable urban planning, high-rise housing, Batumi architecture, contemporary design
