Tarkhanyan center

About Center

Founding Tarkhanyan Center

Founding

Tarkhayna Center was founded by the Tarkhanyan family in 2018 under the leadership of Anahit Tarkhanyan, with the mission of preserving Armenian modernist architectural heritage and honoring the legacy of Arthur Tarkhanyan, a renowned architect of Soviet Armenia. Through exhibitions, educational programs, and research initiatives, the Center celebrates Tarkhanyan’s visionary contributions while inspiring future generations to appreciate and advance Armenia’s rich architectural tradition.

Who Was Arthur Tarkhanyan?

Arthur Tarkhanyan (1932–2006) was a pioneering Armenian architect whose visionary designs defined modernist architecture in Armenia. His landmark works include the Youth Palace, Zvartnots Airport, and the Memorial Complex of Armenian Genocide. Over his illustrious career, Tarkhanyan authored numerous urban plans, public buildings, and monuments, leaving an indelible legacy in both architecture and academia. His innovative spirit continues to inspire generations of architects.

Opening of the Arthur Tarkhanyan Museum

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Significance & Mission

Preservation of Legacy

The center safeguards Arthur Tarkhanyan’s archives for future generations, providing an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and architecture enthusiasts.

Educational Role

By hosting workshops, lectures, and seminars, the center educates visitors on modernist movements, architectural conservation, and cultural heritage.

Cultural Exchange

Through partnerships with other cultural institutions and architecture schools—both in Armenia and internationally—the center fosters dialogue on architectural innovation, heritage preservation, and the relevance of mid-century modernism in today’s context.

Inspiration for Architects

Tarkhanyan’s style—marked by a bold modernist stance blended with Armenian motifs—continues to inspire new generations of architects seeking to combine local identity with contemporary design trends.

OUR TEAM

Events & News

Upcoming Event

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A Look at the Tarkahnyan’s Sculpture and Its Opening Ceremony

The Tarkahnyan sculpture, recently unveiled in a public plaza, brings a new creative element to the urban landscape. Tarkahnyan is an artist known for modern, abstract works, and this piece continues that style with its bold lines and reflective surfaces. During the opening ceremony, community members had a chance to view the sculpture up close. […]

Museum Tour October 19, 2024: With a Spatial Gift from Guests

Հոկտեմբերի 19-ին Արթուր Թարխանյան մշակութային կենտրոնում տեղի ունեցավ «Շրջայց թանգարանում» խորագրով միջոցառումը, որն աչքի ընկավ իր կրթական և ոգեշնչող բնույթով Միջոցառման բանախոսը կենտրոնի հիմնադիր-տնօրեն Անահիտ Թարխանյանն էր, որը մեծ վարպետությամբ անդրադարձավ մոդեռնիզմին, կոնստրուկտիվիզմին և տրադիցիոնալիզմին Նա ներկայացրեց այդ ժամանակաշրջանի ականավոր ճարտարապետներին, նրանց գաղափարական վեճերը, ինչպես նաև մի շարք հայտնի նախագծեր՝ հարուստ պատմություններով և հետաքրքիր մանրամասներով։Հանդիպումը […]

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+37410529868
tarkhanyancenter@gmail.com
188, 16 Antarain St, Yerevan 0002
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