Beirut-based architecture firm designing Smart Centre in ArmeniaFebruary 18, 2016 - 16:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Beirut-based architecture and design firm Paul Kaloustian Studio is designing an education centre in the northern province of Lori in Armenia, designMENA reports. Commissioned by the Children of Armenia Fund (COAF), an initiative that creates opportunities for the rural areas of the country by implementing philanthropic, education and health projects, the Smart Centre is set to serve 20 villages in the area. The Smart Centre is an education centre with a focus on information technology, arts and crafts as well as sports. The structure’s organic form embraces the surrounding landscape of mountains by creating a sinuous ribbon-like walkway that gives shape to a 700m2 courtyard. The single storey building is spread horizontally, following the topography of the site. The project is made up of a program dedicated to education and community, complete with computer labs, classes, an auditorium and a restaurant while other adjacent facilities include a sports field, open air workshops and an outdoor auditorium. A separate smaller structure includes a day care and a nursery and another one houses a guest house that is half underground, featuring 14 rooms and amenities. The building is only partly enclosed by glass and concrete, creating an equal experience of indoor and outdoor space. The project is set to be completed this year. Top stories David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. Partner news | Armenian delegation participating in NATO PA session The delegation is headed by Andranik Kocharyan, the chairman of the standing committee on defense and security matters. Schengen visa cost won’t change for Armenia – diplomat The increase in the cost of a Schengen visa will not apply to citizens of Armenia, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson has said. Yeremyan Projects opens state-of-the-art dairy production plant Yeremyan Projects officially launched the Yeremyan Products state-of-the-art milk processing plant in Yerevan on May 24. Azerbaijan's defense spending set to increase by 11% Azerbaijan's spending on defense and national security will increase by 11%, according to a fresh bill. |