VATCHE AND TAMAR MANOUKIAN LIBRARY
Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, Republic of Armenia
TYPE Educational > Library
YEAR 2009-2012
SIZE 4.000 sqm
STAGE Realized
AWARD State Award of the Republic of Armenia
Library building and theological center "Vatche and Tamar Manoukian" built in a landscaped garden near the historic architectural complex of Holy Etchmiadzin.
A bold and innovative interpretation of the classic forms of the Armenian stone architecture, facades with a mean use of ornamental motifs, elegant, sculptural detailing the white stone forms, as well as monumental and tranquil silhouette of the total composition, gives the building a special character and luster.
Library building adds a number of new buildings around the historic complex and has become a harmonious part of the panorama of the biblical mount Ararat and the church of St. Gayane.
A bold and innovative interpretation of the classic forms of the Armenian stone architecture, facades with a mean use of ornamental motifs, elegant, sculptural detailing the white stone forms, as well as monumental and tranquil silhouette of the total composition, gives the building a special character and luster.
Library building adds a number of new buildings around the historic complex and has become a harmonious part of the panorama of the biblical mount Ararat and the church of St. Gayane.
