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"Architecture is stone music," the author of this expressive description is the brilliant architect Alexander Tamanian. Playing with national architectural notes, he created new melodies and established a new Armenian architecture.
Modern Yerevan owes many masterpieces to Alexander Tamanian, including the master plan of the city, the Government House and the Republic Square, and the Opera and Ballet Theatre. Even the Northern Avenue and the Cascade complex are Tamanian's ideas, realized with significant modifications after decades.
A special place in Tamanian's work is occupied by the building of the Opera and Ballet Theatre, with its original architectural solutions and the fusion of traditional and contemporary elements.
The Government House stands out with its luxury and national motifs. A tall clock tower, adorned with the Armenian flag, divides the main facade. Here, the best traditions of Armenian sculpture are reflected: arcades, colonnades, beautiful curves…
During the design of Yerevan, Alexander Tamanian meticulously considered every detail to create a beautiful, comfortable and distinctive city. To mitigate the effects of the hot and dry climate, Tamanian envisioned it as a "garden city", graced with numerous green areas.
A radial-ring network of streets was created, ensuring the shortest connections from the outskirts to the centre. Yerevan became a "pink city" as most buildings were constructed from tuff. The architect also didn't overlook the splendid view of Mount Ararat. Thus, on the site of the old provincial town, a significant industrial and cultural centre took shape - the modern capital of Armenia.
During the design of Yerevan, Alexander Tamanian meticulously considered every detail to create a beautiful, comfortable and distinctive city. To mitigate the effects of the hot and dry climate, Tamanian envisioned it as a "garden city", graced with numerous green areas.
A radial-ring network of streets was created, ensuring the shortest connections from the outskirts to the centre. Yerevan became a "pink city" as most buildings were constructed from tuff. The architect also didn't overlook the splendid view of Mount Ararat. Thus, on the site of the old provincial town, a significant industrial and cultural centre took shape - the modern capital of Armenia.
"Architecture is the most understandable art for the people, so high level architecture in the city has a great educational significance." Guided by this conviction, the Master created unique architectural masterpieces.
The work of Alexander Tamanian was truly revolutionary for Armenian architecture. By creating extraordinary works, he founded the "Tamanian School." His masterpieces, embodying exceptional talent and an original approach, became an unparalleled source of inspiration for new generations of architects.
The influence and spirit of Tamanian's architecture are felt at almost every turn in Yerevan today. The legendary architect in the Cascade, in front of the city plan, symbolizes the bridge between two eras and the new Armenian architecture.
"Architecture is stone music," the author of this expressive description is the brilliant architect Alexander Tamanian. Playing with national architectural notes, he created new melodies and established a new Armenian architecture.
Modern Yerevan owes many masterpieces to Alexander Tamanian, including the master plan of the city, the Government House and the Republic Square, and the Opera and Ballet Theatre. Even the Northern Avenue and the Cascade complex are Tamanian's ideas, realized with significant modifications after decades.
A special place in Tamanian's work is occupied by the building of the Opera and Ballet Theatre, with its original architectural solutions and the fusion of traditional and contemporary elements.
The Government House stands out with its luxury and national motifs. A tall clock tower, adorned with the Armenian flag, divides the main facade. Here, the best traditions of Armenian sculpture are reflected: arcades, colonnades, beautiful curves…
During the design of Yerevan, Alexander Tamanian meticulously considered every detail to create a beautiful, comfortable and distinctive city. To mitigate the effects of the hot and dry climate, Tamanian envisioned it as a "garden city", graced with numerous green areas.
A radial-ring network of streets was created, ensuring the shortest connections from the outskirts to the centre. Yerevan became a "pink city" as most buildings were constructed from tuff. The architect also didn't overlook the splendid view of Mount Ararat. Thus, on the site of the old provincial town, a significant industrial and cultural centre took shape - the modern capital of Armenia.
"Architecture is the most understandable art for the people, so high level architecture in the city has a great educational significance." Guided by this conviction, the Master created unique architectural masterpieces.
The work of Alexander Tamanian was truly revolutionary for Armenian architecture. By creating extraordinary works, he founded the "Tamanian School." His masterpieces, embodying exceptional talent and an original approach, became an unparalleled source of inspiration for new generations of architects.
The influence and spirit of Tamanian's architecture are felt at almost every turn in Yerevan today. The legendary architect in the Cascade, in front of the city plan, symbolizes the bridge between two eras and the new Armenian architecture.
