Mozaika: The Story Behind the Brand

Mozaika is Biograpi Living’s seventh residential project, located in Saburtalo at 10 Gazapkhuli Street. The project’s name is closely tied to the neighborhood’s character and the cultural layer that still lives in Tbilisi’s architecture from the Soviet era.

The Story of the Place

Mozaika rises near Delisi, one of Saburtalo’s historic areas. The name Delisi traces back to its older form, Gdelisi. The word combines “gdel” (long) and “lisi” (swampy land), meaning “long marsh.” Over centuries, the duplicated syllable faded, and the initial g eventually dropped, leaving the modern name Delisi.

Archaeological excavations reveal that this land has been inhabited since the Eneolithic Age. Farming artifacts found here date back to the 5th-4th millennia BC, proving that the area once served as one of the earliest bronze-working centers.

As for Saburtalo, its story begins in the 19th century when the area was a wide field used for games and competitions. The name itself hints at this past, as “Saburtalo” refers to a place for ball games. According to Vakhushti Batonishvili’s chronicles, old Saburtalo was filled with gardens irrigated by channels drawn from the Vere River.

Saburtalo officially became part of Tbilisi in 1917, and urban development followed soon after. In the 1930s, three-story residential buildings appeared. By the 1950s, new public and apartment buildings lined Kostava Street. In the early second half of the century, Saburtalo saw the construction of Tbilisi’s first large residential district.

The Story and Spirit of Georgian Mosaic Art

The 1960s-1980s were the golden age of mosaic art in Georgia’s urban landscape. Monumental mosaics appeared on the facades of factories, schools, sanatoriums, cinemas, railway stations, and many other buildings.

Composed of thousands of colored smalt pieces, these mosaics captured everyday life, such as scenes of work, study, rest, and celebration. Near the Mozaika site, several notable mosaic panels still remain, including those on the roof of the former Trade Union building, the Technical University metro station hall, and the local fire department.

Built from enduring materials, these works have survived decades in near-original form. That strength and permanence mirror the architectural philosophy behind the Mozaika residential complex.

Just like the art form itself, Mozaika reflects unity through fragments. The essence of Biograpi Living lies in creating genuine neighborhood connections between people, stories, and shared experiences. Together, these moments form a living mosaic within the community.

Brand Symbolism

The brand logo draws inspiration from two motifs found in local mosaics and from the cable car that once linked Nutsubidze Plateau to Lisi Lake. The project’s color palette also echoes the tones of existing mosaic art in the district.

Three core symbols define the visual identity:

• Peacock: inspired by the mosaic facade of the former Forestry Laboratory in Tbilisi
• Sun: a stylized sun from one of Tbilisi’s vintage mosaics
• Cable Car: symbolizing the historic route connecting Lisi Lake and Nutsubidze