The competition-winning proposal would transform a 73,600-square-metre former locomotive factory into a mixed cultural and neighbourhood destination, raising timely questions about industrial heritage, redevelopment and public landscape.
Former Tbilisi Electric Locomotive Manufacturing Plant, Temka, Tbilisi, Georgia
About this story
Stefano Boeri Architetti was selected in a competition organized by LOCO Alliance to redevelop a 73,600-square-metre former Soviet-era locomotive manufacturing site in Tbilisi’s Temka district. The Loco Park masterplan is described as combining industrial heritage with contemporary architecture, green public space and community recreation facilities. The site is also hosting cultural events. The reviewed ArchDaily report attributes the announcement to LOCO Alliance and credits the masterplan imagery to Stefano Boeri Architetti; a story-specific primary announcement was not located during this research run.
Status and timeline
LOCO Alliance announced the selected design on October 18, 2026; masterplan images were unveiled October 23. Construction and delivery dates were not stated in the inspected report.
Design highlights
Industrial-site transformation; retention and interpretation of industrial heritage; a green neighbourhood and cultural destination; public spaces and community recreation hubs.
