Giorgi Khmaladze Architects

Meama Collect - Beach

Meama Collect - Beach

Meama Collect - Beach

Khmaladze Architects

SIZE
0 sqft - 1000 sqft

STATUS
Built

YEAR
2021

LOCATION
Batumi, Georgia

CATEGORY
Commercial › Pop-Up Retail

Meama Collect Beach bars are temporary seasonal installations on Batumi sea coast, that serve as a coffee and cocktail brand’s anchor points.

Meama Collect - Beach
Meama Collect - Beach

The eye‐catcher is the cloud‐like, light‐weight, dynamic canopy, that interacts with the constant wind.

The main objective was to create a temporary assembly that would be dismantled and reassembled easily.

Meama Collect - Beach
Meama Collect - Beach

The structure touches the ground at one point, and as it raises, it expands into 100 square meter canopy. In order to respond to the beach atmosphere, and to avoid heavy appearance, the frame is enclosed with fabric belts.

These light‐weight shading devices respond even to a gentle breeze and create the feeling of the sea waves.

Meama Collect - Beach
Meama Collect - Beach

The concept was informed by its location. Fixed in the middle of the coast, between the lively shore and very active Batumi boulevard, its round shape is welcoming visitors from around.

The round bar, arranged around the structural core, accommodates all operations and essential storage facilities.

Meama Collect - Beach
Meama Collect - Beach

The space around the bar is a platform that allows flexible, self‐configurable sitting arrangements for various visitor groups as needed.

At night, as the beach gets dark, the self‐illuminating canopy acts as a lantern that attracts people and spreads soft light to the surroundings.

Meama Collect - Beach
Meama Collect - Beach

This object is in constant motion, which blends with the rhythm and refreshing atmosphere of the seashore.


Meama Collect - Beach

Giorgi Khmaladze Architects
T +995 595 140103
Giorgi Khmaladze Architects
7 Sandro Euli Street, Tbilisi, Georgia