Studio DesignBureau’s Refined Interior Design in Tbilisi Hills Golf Resort
Perched high in the Tbilisi Hills Golf Resort, overlooking the vibrant tapestry of Georgia’s capital. Conceived by Studio DesignBureau in close collaboration with a French couple who sought a retreat blending cultural sensibilities, the interiors are in restraint, material authenticity, and collectible design.
Natural light, abundant and fluid throughout the home, acts as a silent collaborator—softly revealing textures, forms, and art objects at different times of day. From the outset, the project was envisioned as a seamless integration of architecture, landscape, and interior design.
Each room celebrates a layered material palette. In the kitchen, a monolithic island spatially designed and carved from a single solid stone slab anchors the space. Its weight is balanced by a glass-topped dining table, a delicate counterpoint that allows light to flow through unobstructed. Overhead, a Kevin Reilly chandelier casts a poetic glow, while a Fornasetti divider provides a whimsical narrative moment.
In the living room, a site-specific fireplace installation wrapped in handmade ceramic tiles hovers above a raw-hewn limestone slab. Collectible pieces punctuate the room: bronze stools by Christian Liaigre, whose sculptural forms convey quiet strength, and an aluminum painting by Zigie Ben Hime that captures fragmented urban narratives.Serge Lesage and Nani Marquina carpet collections softens the stone floors, Tamo Jugeli’s and Beso Uznadze’s abstract painting brings a distinctly Georgian voice into the space.
The collaboration extended into the smallest details. All bathrooms feature custom basins carved from solid stone slabs, their rough textures contrasting with sleek oak cabinetry and mirrored surfaces. The office continues this dialogue with bespoke shelving backed in natural stone, and a custom wood veneer desk resting on hand-finished stainless steel cylindrical legs. A graphic composition by Sol LeWitt adds conceptual rigor to the space.
Curated pieces from Madam Bozarjiants—presented at Alcova during Milan Design Week—enhance the home’s collectible design narrative. In the entryway, the Crossed-Out Poem carpet and Floating Balance console reflect the gallery’s philosophy of preserving the beauty of imperfection.
Throughout the home, French and Georgian aesthetics meet in quiet conversation. Works by Denis Frémond and Albert Marquet hang alongside Georgian artists, creating a rich visual dialogue. India Mahdavi’s playful stools in the bar area stand in contrast to the monolithic stone bar, itself a sculptural intervention carved from a single slab.
The wine cellar exemplifies the project’s respect for the site’s natural context. Here, rocks unearthed during excavation were left in situ, illuminated to form a dramatic, grounding feature.
This sensitivity to site extends to the exterior. The outdoor dining area features a stone mural, carved with fluid lines that echo the chaos of the human mind seeking meaning. Stainless steel dining tables and Snoc furniture complete the space, blurring boundaries between architecture, landscape, and art.
The success of the interior lies in the synergy between the French clients and Georgian designers—a collaboration that merged two distinct cultural aesthetics into a harmonious whole. French minimalism meets Georgian material expressiveness, creating interiors that are both grounded and poetic.
“Ultimately, it was the trust and საოცარი მოთმინების უნარი (an extraordinary ability to be patient) of our clients that defined the final result,” reflects designer Nia Mgaloblishvili. “Their openness allowed us to refine every detail and create a home that feels as much discovered as it is designed.”
The result is a home that is as much a gallery as it is a sanctuary: a space where natural light harmoniously integrates with architectural form, where collectible design and art are not decorative afterthoughts but foundational to the narrative. Overlooking the vibrant cityscape below, this house is a testament to refined cultural dialogue—at once Georgian in soul and French in sensibility.
This site-specific installation transforms the outdoor dining wall into a sculptural meditation on existential themes. The hand-carved stone mural, with its sinuous, organic lines, symbolizes the search for clarity amidst inner chaos. The raw texture of the limestone contrasts with the polished stainless steel tables designed by Studio DesignBureau, while Snoc’s woven seating brings warmth and tactility to the minimalist composition. This deliberate interplay of hard and soft forms reflects the home’s overall narrative of tension and balance.
This living room is anchored by a site-specific fireplace installation, where tactile ceramic tiles wrap the floating volume in a rhythmic grid. Below, a massive slab of rough limestone functions as a grounding element, bridging nature and architecture. The collectible pieces — bronze stools by Christian Liaigre and a totem-like lamp by Xavier Boggio — introduce sculptural accents that enhance the space’s narrative of refined materiality and subtle monumentality. Carpets by Serge Lesage collection
The Christian Liaigre velvet bench adds sculptural elegance, while Denis Frémond’s painting creates a contemplative focal point. Beneath, a Nani Marquina rug lends warmth and a handwoven tactility, harmonizing with the oak flooring and sheer curtains to enhance the room’s atmosphere of quiet sophistication.
The bar, carved from a single monumental slab of stone, speaks to Studio DesignBureau’s pursuit of material integrity and sculptural form. India Mahdavi’s stools, with their playful yet architectural silhouettes, act as functional sculptures, while Fernand Léger’s gouaches infuse the space with mid-century modernist color and a rhythm
The hand made ceramic tiles of the fireplace envelop its floating form in a subtle grid, creating a sculptural centerpiece that is both functional and expressive. Across the room, Zigie Ben Hime’s aluminum artwork introduces a complex visual language of fragmented cityscapes and symbols, reinforcing the interior’s dialogue between materiality and storytelling.
This transitional space expresses Studio DesignBureau’s focus on materiality and craftsmanship. The custom-treated metal floor, with its subtle patina and reflective qualities, sets the stage for collectible works by Madam Bozarjiants. The “Crossed-Out Love Letter” carpet adds bold visual texture, and the “Floating Balance” console — an interplay of glass and stainless steel — holds curated objects in a gallery-like arrangement.
The monolithic island, spatially conceived and meticulously carved from a single solid stone slab, anchors the space with its raw texture and softened edges. Its sculptural mass is offset by the dining table’s minimalist glass surface, allowing light to pass freely and enhancing the sense of openness. Together, these elements embody Studio DesignBureau’s approach to material authenticity and poetic spatial design
This kitchen balances raw materiality with refined details. The monolithic stone island, spatially conceived and carved from a single slab, provides a grounded focal point. Suspended above, a Kevin Reilly chandelier with candle-like luminance adds a poetic touch. To the side, a Fornasetti divider introduces a whimsical narrative element, creating a visual dialogue between craft, light, and art in the otherwise minimal space.
The bedroom features a spatially designed stone bed structure with a custom-upholstered soft headboard,.Above, a series of charcoal drawings by Albert Marquet. Manhattan carpet from Lesage Collection
The Christian Liaigre bench, in cavallino leather with sculptural bronze legs , Dedar’s geometric curtain and an expressive abstract work by Beso Uznadze
The wine cellar integrates natural rock formations discovered during excavation, preserved in situ to create a raw, grounding element within the space. A minimalist grid of steel wine racks contrasts with the organic texture of the stone, enhancing the cellar’s sculptural atmosphere.
The office features bespoke shelving with a natural stone back panel and integrated lighting, paired with a custom-designed desk in rich wood veneer installed on handcrafted stainless steel cylindrical legs. A graphic work by Sol LeWitt adds a bold, conceptual note in interior
