Architecture & History
The Telegraph Hotel
History
Constructed in the 1970s, the building was designed by architects Lado Alexi-Meskhishvili and Teimuraz Mikashavidze. It served as the central post and telegraph office of Tbilisi, acting as a vital communication hub during the Soviet period. The structure is recognized for its Soviet modernist architectural style and was awarded the National State Award in 1983, highlighting its importance in Georgia's architectural heritage.
Architecture
Designed in 1964 by Georgian architects Lado Meskhishvili and Teimuraz Mikashavidze, the Telegraph building was conceived as a monumental structure that would both reflect the past and define Tbilisi’s future. Its distinctive façade, monumental cornices, double atriums, and seamless integration into the surrounding urban axis made it an architectural landmark on Rustaveli Avenue.
The building adapts beautifully to Tbilisi’s sloping terrain, with thoughtful transitions between levels, streets, and city views. For George Ramishvili, visionary founder of Silk Road Group, it was about respecting the building’s architectural soul while elevating it with modern refinement. The result is a striking dialogue between mid-century modernism and contemporary classical design, where the soul of the past continues to shape the spirit of the present.
