Here is the most progress at the Armenian American Museum of Glendale – Urbanize National

Just from Brand Boulevard in Glendale, construction is progressing for the Armenian American Museum.

Earlier this week, the museum supporters announced that the completion of the concrete was poured into the roof deck of the building with an area of ​​51,000 square meters. The two -storey structure is expected to continue until February, after which the museum shape will begin to form.

“We are glad to share this last stage with our community,” said the executive chairman of the Berdj Karapetian Museum in a news message. “With each phase of construction, we are one step closer to the opening of the doors of Armenian American Museum And we fulfill our mission for education, commitment and cultural enrichment. “

Alajajian Marcoosi Architects Designs the museum, which is shown on renders with a jagged exterior modeled on rock formations observed in the Armenian Mountains. The interior of the museum will include permanent and temporary exhibition galleries at its upper level, while the lobby, audience, offices and other functions will form the ground floor.

Gallagher & Associates runs the design team for the permanent exhibition of the museumWhich will focus on the Armenian genocide. Other exhibits will focus on the experience of Armenian Americans.

The project is located at the southern end of Glendale Central Park as a result of a land leasing lease between 1 year between the museum and the city of Glendale. The leasing is open for an initial period of 55 years, with four optional 10-year extensions that could push the total amount of up to 95 years.

So renewal at the Glendale Central Park, which will turn the parking lot into a replacement green space.

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