Upcoming lecture
Khevsureti - The Importance of Researching and Preserving Cultural Heritage
Nana Meparishvili — Architect, researcher of traditional dwellings, and Head of the Georgian House organisation.
- 07 November 2026
- 13:00
- Restaurant Adre, 27a Kote Apkhazi St
Adgili Platform invites you to an open meeting — Khevsureti: Heritage, Research and Field Experience.
The first part of the meeting will feature a talk by Nana Meparishvili on the research and preservation of Georgian cultural heritage. She will introduce the work of the Georgian House organisation, its projects in Khevsureti, and discuss the importance of studying and protecting traditional dwellings and significant examples of cultural heritage.
The second part will present a summary of Adgili Platform’s expedition to Khevsureti. We will share the aims of the expedition, the fieldwork process, our observations and experiences. The meeting will also feature an exhibition of architectural sketches produced by the expedition participants.
Speaker: Nana Meparishvili — Architect, researcher of traditional dwellings, and Head of the Georgian House organisation.
📍 Venue: Restaurant Adre — Wine Space
We look forward to seeing you!
Speaker
Nana Meparishvili
Nana Meparishvili is an architect, researcher of traditional dwellings, and Head of the Georgian House organisation. Since 2004, she has developed and taught courses on Georgian traditional dwelling architecture to architecture students at several universities in Georgia. Her research also focuses on open-air museums. Nana Meparishvili is an elected representative of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) international committees, an honorary member of the Association of European Open-Air Museums (AEOM), and a representative of the European Museum Academy (EMA) in Georgia.
Georgian House was established in 2003 with the aim of researching, preserving and promoting traditional Georgian dwellings. The organisation documents and studies significant examples of traditional dwellings across different regions of Georgia; explores the architectural and construction knowledge and traditions associated with them; contributes to the development of restoration projects and development concepts for traditional dwellings; and identifies potential approaches and resources for the preservation of outstanding examples.