Cultural Centers

Cafesjian Center for Art

Location: Yerevan, Armenia

Type: Museum/Cultural Center

Client: Cafesjian Enterprise

Scope: Concept Design and Schematic Design



Being respectful of the original Cascade design, the materials and sense of place as a civic and cultural destination. Cascade is to Yerevan as Eiffel tower is to Paris, it's a powerful and memorable icon. Recognizing the significance of the site location and celebrating the unpatrolled views and vistas. The planning and design should explore framed views of the surrounding monuments, the City of Yerevan and Mt. Ararat beyond. The establishment of a major urban plaza on the roof of the proposed CCA Museum as a destination point as well as marking the new entry to the Museum.