Interior design for the new social enterprise "Orbis Bude" - 27.02.2023 – 17.05.2023

Pro Bono provider: Student of Georgian Technical University Faculty of Architecture and Design - Beka Satseradze, and professional interior designer Salome Chkonia.

Beneficiary: Orbis bude

Problem description: “Orbis Bude” is a social enterprise, which is located in the village of Samshvilde, and its goal is to create a special space for travelers, which will be a guide to historical routes and a place for new, interesting activities.

The company wants to establish itself as a local tourist destination. There are several buildings in the area that were not finished and needed interior and exterior design.

Services delivered:

A group of pro bono consultants, consisting of a design company and professional Salome Chkonia, a student of Georgia Technical University - Beka Satseradze, and a volunteer gardener - Maya Tsignadze, worked on pro bono consultations with social enterprise Orbis Bude regarding interior design.

In total, 52 pro bono hours were spent by Beka Satseradze, and 2 hours by Salome Chkonia, 6 hours by Maia Tsignadze for the preparation of the project.

Beka Satseradze carried out measurement works of the complete building structure, selection of interior/furniture styles and textures, and 3D assembly of the visual project. He was also involved in the process of making furniture.

Result of Pro bono mediation: As a result of pro bono mediation, the design project of the tourist information building was prepared. The patio landscaping plan and patio furniture visual style were determined.

Mediator: Pro Bono services are mediated by the Center for Strategic Research and Development of Georgia within the frames of the "Georgian Civil Society Sustainability Initiative". The initiative is funded by the European Union and co-funded by Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS). The project is implemented by Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS)