"THE 21ST CENTURY OF ARMENIAN ARCHITECTURE" ALL-ARMENIAN CONGRESS TO BE HELD IN ARMENIA IN LATE APRIL

Noyan Tapan

Jan 23, 2009

YEREVAN, JANUARY 23, NOYAN TAPAN. It is envisaged holding "The 21st
Century of Armenian Architecture" All-Armenian Congress in Yerevan
on April 21-23.

Its organizational issues were discussed during the Organizing
Committee’s consultation conducted by the RA Minister of Diaspora
Hranush Hakobian on January 22.

The Chief Architect of Armenia, Deputy Minister of Urban Development
Narek Sargsyan said that the Congress has the goal of enabling Armenian
architects and engineers from all over the world to solve the tree
fundamental problems: the use of modern architectural technologies
and an exchange of experience with Diasporan Armenian experts, the
retraining of young architects and informing young Disporan architects
about traditions of Armenian architecture, and the assessment,
preservation and development of Armenian architectural heritage. In
connection with solution of the third problem, N. Sargsyan attached
great importance to the participation of Diasporan specialists in
international organizations in order to present problems related to
the preservation of Armenian architectural heritage. The sending of
invitations with the request to take part in the Congress has already
begun. According to N. Sargsyan, as a result of "The 21st Century
of Armenian Architecture" All-Armenian Congress, it is envisaged
establishing an All-Armenian Association of Armenian Architects with
its regional office.

The head of the Repatriation and Research Department of the Ministry
of Diaspora Arman Yeghiazarian in his turn said that the ministry has
also sent invitations for participation and published announcements
for participation in the mass media of the Diaspora.

N. Sargsyan announced that first responses with an intention to
participate in the Congress have been received, in particular, from
French Armenian architects. In his opinion, the Congress will be quite
representative. The consultation participants agreed that the heads
of bodies unifying the architects and engineers of Diasporan colonies
should be included in the Organizing Committee of the Congress.

It is envisaged that a photo exhibition of Armenian architectural
monuments (from the photo collection of Samvel Karapetian, the director
of the organization for studies on Armenian architecture), as well
as an exhibition of architectural works of the congress participants
together with the contests "The Best Design of the Year" and "The
Best Student Work" will be held within the framework of the Congress.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress