The architecture of Batumi is more than just glass and concrete. It is a territory of ambitions, compromises, and conflicts between styles. In the lecture by architect Daniil Vedernikov, you will find an honest conversation about the urban space, where facades mask sharp urban planning issues and aesthetic failures. Modern Batumi is like an architectural kaleidoscope, where ancient buildings, glass towers, and whimsical forms of the new era are mixed together. Tourists admire the eclecticism, but behind the external shine lie complex urban planning processes. The lecture "Architectural Experiments in Batumi" offers a different perspective on the city - critical, thoughtful, and honest. Architect and popular tour guide Daniil Vedernikov invites you to a candid discussion about the controversial appearance of modern Batumi. This is not a tour of "postcard" views - it is a deep analysis of why some buildings provoke confusion, and how developers' decisions sometimes destroy the cultural landscape of the city. We will analyze iconic and controversial projects, discuss where the line is drawn between boldness and bad taste, and what mistakes architects make by ignoring historical context. Special attention will be given to how market logic influences the face of the city - why business interests do not always align with the interests of residents and how a new urban aesthetic is formed against this backdrop. This lecture is an opportunity for everyone interested in architecture, urbanism, and the fate of cities to look beyond the grand facades and see the real challenges faced by post-Soviet megacities. There will be space for emotions, analysis, and the search for answers: how to preserve the identity of the city without rejecting development? Where to go in St. Petersburg can be found on our website.