Spectrum Architecture introduces a new architectural narrative for Tbilisi — a vertical landmark along the Kura River that bridges the city’s cultural heritage and its contemporary ambitions. Designed by Spectrum Architecture, the development transforms Ortachala into a dynamic riverside district where architecture, nature, and urban life coexist in balance.
Context and Vision
Situated between Tbilisi’s historic core and its expanding modern districts, Next Oriental occupies a site of rare urban significance. The project reclaims the riverfront as public domain, weaving landscaped promenades, pedestrian routes, and panoramic terraces into the city’s fabric. This strategy reinstates the Kura River as both natural boundary and civic connector.
Architectural Language
The tower’s slender vertical composition articulates clarity and rhythm. Anthracite steel, textured concrete, and glass surfaces define an expressive structural order rooted in precision and lightness. The material palette — tactile, urban, and elegantly restrained — establishes continuity between the building’s industrial references and its contemporary identity. Warm metallic details accentuate the façade’s geometric discipline, while expansive glazing opens the interiors to light and river views.
Urban Programme
The mixed-use development integrates living, working, and leisure functions within a coherent architectural frame. Retail and dining spaces activate the ground plane, wellness facilities occupy the podium, and upper floors accommodate offices and residential units. This integration encourages urban vitality and fosters a community that evolves with the city’s rhythm.
Environmental Ethos
Sustainability informs every design decision. Energy-efficient systems, solar integration, and rainwater collection reduce the ecological footprint. Natural ventilation, flexible layouts, and clear spatial zoning enhance both efficiency and comfort. The building functions as a responsive organism — one that embodies Spectrum Architecture’s commitment to designing environments that think, adapt, and endure.
Next Oriental embodies the dialogue between heritage and modernity, positioning architecture as a cultural instrument of renewal. It stands as a refined statement of how contemporary design can both respect context and redefine urban identity.