Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee – Western USA
104 North Belmont
Street, Suite 205
Glendale, CA 91206
Tel: 818.646.1166
Fax: 818.646.1177
December 20, 2014
Contact: Berdj Karapetian(818) 426-1178
Lord Cultural Resources to Help Develop Master Plan forArmenian
American Museum Glendale, CA – An internationally recognized
firmspecializing in planning services for museums andcultural centers
started work this week on developing themaster plan for the Armenian
AmericanMuseum in Glendale, California.
The Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee of Western US(AGCC)
leadership participated in aworkshop this week conducted by Lord
Cultural Resources (Lord)consultants to define the vision for
theMuseum and formulate the guiding principles for the masterplan
phase of the project.
Founded in 1981 in response to an emerging need forspecialized
planning services in the museum,cultural and heritage sector, Lord is
recognized as theworld’s largest cultural professional
practice. Withthe successful completion of more than 2,000 projects in
52countries on 6 continents, the firm has earnedan international
reputation for sector leadership,innovation and excellence.
Lord offers a comprehensive range of integrated servicesincluding
master planning, cultural and heritagetourism planning, facility
planning, architect selection,exhibition design, project management,
trainingand recruitment.
The firm was instrumental in developing the conceptual andmaster plans
for the recently completedCanadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg
and theNational September 11th Memorial andMuseum in New York. Lord
has also provided consulting andplanning services to the Los
Angelesbased Japanese American National Museum and CaliforniaAfrican
American Museum.
The AGCC earlier this month launched the search for anarchitect to
design the Museum. Interestedarchitects can obtain a complete request
for qualifications(RFQ) packet by writing
toarchitect@armenianamericanmuseum.org. Responses to the RFQare due by
January 21, 2015.
In the coming weeks, the AGCC will organize communityoutreach meetings
and assemblies to engagelocal residents and the public in the planning
andfundraising phases of the Museum.
The Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee of Western UShelps oversee,
coordinate and organizeevents and activities in observance of the
100th Anniversaryof the Armenian Genocide in the region.
The representatives of the following organizations andinstitutions
serve on the Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee -Western USA:
Armenia Fund – Western Region USA; ArmenianAssembly of America;
Armenian Bar Association; ArmenianCatholic Church; Armenian Council of
America; ArmenianCultural Foundation; Armenian Evangelical Union of
North America;Armenian General Benevolent Union – Western
District;Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region;
ArmenianRelief Society – Western USA; Armenian Rights Council;Armenian
Youth Federation; Ignatius Foundation; Nor Or CharitableFoundation;
Nor Serount Cultural Association; Organizationof Istanbul Armenians;
Unified Young Armenians; Western Dioceseof the Armenian Church of
North America; Western Prelacy ofthe Armenian Apostolic Church Berdj
Karapetian
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