Armenian American Museum selects PNG Builders for Phase I construction

PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian American Museum has announced the selection of PNG Builders to serve as the General Contractor for the Phase I construction project set to begin in Central Park in Glendale, California.

“We are thrilled to announce the selection of the acclaimed PNG Builders as our Phase I General Contractor and officially commence construction on the landmark center,” stated Executive Chairman Berdj Karapetian.

Founded in 1959, PNG Builders is a leading General Contractor with more than six decades of construction expertise and experience. The firm has built many iconic projects in a wide range of sectors including education, entertainment, retail, technology, dining, healthcare, aerospace, and more. Notable clients include Universal Studios, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, ArtCenter College of Design, Cedar-Sinai, OneLegacy, Boeing, and Union Rescue Mission. PNG Builders is a 100% employee-owned company with over 250 employees across five offices in Southern California.

“It is truly an honor for PNG Builders and our entire team to be selected and entrusted as the General Contractor for such a transformational project that is going to have a major impact on the cultural landscape of Southern California,” stated PNG Builders President Steve Mathison.

The Phase I Foundation Phase includes the one-level semi-subterranean parking garage and foundation of the cultural and educational center. The Phase II Horizon Phase will follow with the two-level 50,820 square foot museum complex built on top of the semi-subterranean parking garage. The first level will feature the grand lobby, auditorium, learning center, demonstration kitchen, gift shop, and administrative offices. The second level will be dedicated to the permanent and temporary exhibition galleries as well as the collections archives.

The Armenian American Museum will be built in Central Park through a long-term Ground Lease Agreement secured with the support of the Glendale City Council. The City of Glendale is planning a major redesign and expansion of the park that will be coordinated with the construction of the museum. The future museum campus promises to serve as the new heart of the city with exciting outdoor programming that will be curated for the local community and visitors from throughout the world.