National Bank of Georgia

The proposal for the headquarters project was submitted by the American firm GLMV Architecture Inc., with "Spectrum" serving as the technical architect.

Concept: Shape and Function in sustainable Architecture

The main concept of the new Headquarters of the National Bank of Georgia project exemplifies sustainable architecture in Tbilisi through the synthesis of its shape, aesthetics, ideology, and function.

The idea of the building is guided to its geometric shape of the circle, which is considered to be a continuous source of eternity and constant existence.

The shape of the circle has significant meaning. Ideal form is associated with sustainable architecture. Symmetry symbolizes balance and harmony in architectural design. Circular form also reflects analytical nature of the bank and economic management.

The outer diameter of the circle is 60 meters while the inner diameter is 28 meters, which forms an internal atrium of the building.

The glass skylight, what tops the atrium is represented by the National Bank’s logo, which once again highlights its direct connection to the function of the building.

Context

In establishing the functional and architectural character of the project, the concept of determining energy efficiency criteria plays one of the main roles.The concept is presented with the system of solar panels, which leads to the extraction of a large amount of electricity by working of the heat pumps.

Sustainable Architectural design - National Bank of Georgia

Site Area

8 779 m²

Number Of Storeys

Height

Client

LEPL National Bank

Collaborators

GLMV Architecture, Cubicon, GKD

Services

Architecture

About 75% of the kinetic building's facade membrane is provided with stainless steel shutters, which are connected to lighting sensors and automatically open and close according to the sunlight intensity.

The notion of collaboration is key to creating sustainable architecture in Tbilisi, reflected in the layout and planning of each floor of the building.

Each level is conveniently connected via the ramp, along the atrium and provides a comfortable and ample solution for the internal circulation.

The selection of the entire glazing system of the facade is based on sun position and relative U and G parameters of the glazing, proving maximum cooling and heating effect.

Bespoke architectural layout fits the bank regulations including the custom-designed furniture is being considered.

One of the key elements of the building design is panoramic (smart) lift systems located in the atrium offering bank employees minimum waiting time and remarkable trip while enjoying atrium space filled with natural daylight and views. The striking facade of the building is defined by an externally located three two-story atrium spaces revealing to the city an internal content and providing an external connection to the urban texture of the historical neighborhood.