'A place of inspiration and hope': Design unveiled for proposed Armenian American Museum in California
The developers of a Californian museum dedicated to Armenian American culture have selected a local architecture firm to oversee the project.
Alajajian Marcoosi Architects have unveiled their concept for the 1.7 acre complex in the city of Glendale, which will include an outdoor plaza and peace garden.
The proposals show the museum – envisioned as a cultural campus to educate the public on the Armenian American story and cultural diversity – housed inside an elevated, white-clad cube, separated by ridges filled with light; evoking the mountains of both Armenia and the surrounding San Fernando Valley.
Facilities will include permanent and temporary exhibition space, a performing arts theatre, a research centre and classrooms.
“The concept for the museum is rooted in creating a place of inspiration and hope for the community,” said the chairman of the Museum Project Development Committee, Berdj Karapetian.
The project is being developed by nine regional Armenian-American organisations. Glendale, north of Los Angeles, has one of the largest Armenian communities in the US.
Karapetian said the proposals have been received warmly by Glendale City Council, and work is now underway to secure a ground lease agreement, organise fundraising initiatives and develop Alajajian Marcoosi’s masterplan.
Voicing his support for the project, Glendale mayor Ara Najarian said: “I feel very excited to see things come to this level. I know there will be some milestones ahead, but I have no doubt the developers will work diligently to create a wonderful design plan that will put Glendale on the map nationwide.”
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