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Boundless Brutalism—Yerevan | TOP5
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Boundless Brutalism—Yerevan | TOP5

In today’s article, we will look at some of the Brutalist heritage of Armenia, and more specifically that of Yerevan. Come, join us! It may sound trite to note that Brutalism has enjoyed a renaissance in recent decades. This controversial architectural style has become attractive to younger generations for
Határtalan brutalizmus - Jereván | TOP5
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Határtalan brutalizmus - Jereván | TOP5

Mai cikkünkben Örményország, még pontosabban Jereván brutalista örökségéből mutatunk be néhányat. Tarts velünk! Talán már elcsépeltnek hangzik a kijelentés, hogy az elmúlt évtizedekben a brutalizmus reneszánszát éli. Ez a megosztó építészeti stílusirányzat többféle okból is nagyon vonzóvá vált a fiatalabb generációk számára. Nemes egyszerűsége, brutális őszintesége valami olyasmit hirdet, amit
From green roofs to multifunctional spaces: contemporary Armenian architecture
architecture

From green roofs to multifunctional spaces: contemporary Armenian architecture

The history of Armenia’s built environment goes back thousands of years – their Medieval Christian monasteries and churches are beyond doubt excellent examples of architecture and art history. In addition to reflecting on the past, their typical thick walls as well as concrete and stone buildings, Armenia’s contemporary architects
HIGHLIGHTS | Design, in jars
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HIGHLIGHTS | Design, in jars

“It’ll be good for the winter” – we all remember the eternal saying of our grandmothers probably uttered while bending over the steaming pot on the cookstove, stirring the fragrant jam. Our ancestors were already thinking about the bitter cold winter days when it was still bright and sunny, and
Nvard Yerkanian brings Armenian modernism to new life
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Nvard Yerkanian brings Armenian modernism to new life

The new series of Armenian illustrator and graphic designer Nvard Yerkanian [https://nvardyerkanian.com/?utm_medium=website&utm_source=archdaily.com] offers an insight into the beauty and values of Armenian modernism with clean illustrations. The monumental buildings are now reduced to geometric elements and the artist aims to reveal
HIGHLIGHTS | Playful reduction
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HIGHLIGHTS | Playful reduction

A form is never too simple, boring at best. Circle, triangle, square and the rest of them – all friendly shapes: we keep running into and  returning to them. The common denominator, the least common multiple: a part of the visual language we are all fluent in. A basis of reference