Tbilisi City Hall has announced plans to dismantle the so-called “Rike Jars,” the twin glass-and-steel structures located in Rike Park, near the Bridge of Peace. Mayor Kakha Kaladze described the buildings as “dysfunctional” and “untidy,” stating they do not align with the city’s urban development goals. He emphasized the need for a new project of similar scale that would be both functional and aesthetically fitting for the area.
Kaladze mentioned that while the exact nature of the replacement project is yet to be determined, possibilities include constructing a hotel. He clarified that the new development would occupy the same footprint as the current structures, rather than expanding into new territory.
The Rike Jars, also known as the Rike Concert Hall and Exhibition Center, were part of a series of modern architectural projects initiated in the early 2010s. Despite their distinctive design, the buildings have remained largely unused, leading to public criticism and debates over their role in Tbilisi’s urban landscape.
City Hall has not yet provided a timeline for the demolition or details about the forthcoming project.
