Before starting the work, a survey was conducted among residents of Yerevan and Dilijan, where the facilities are located. Study participants aged 16 to 76 were asked to choose between three restoration concepts: a marriage hall, an immersive theater, and an interactive museum of contemporary art and architecture. Each option was received positively by the locals, so the final version combined all three proposals with an emphasis on developing the museum idea.
Aghasi Khanjian’s country estate, where the political figure’s villa and KGB building are located, will undergo a complex and delicate reconstruction process to restore their former charm. A. Khanjian’s villa will become a center of modern technological art and entertainment, attracting new visitors and contributing to the development of new industries. After restoration, the KGB headquarters will become an extension of the party leader’s ideas. Built in the style of the typical Chicago home, the restored building will realize Khanjian’s vision through its exterior, interior, and decor and become a creative hub that will inspire you to create and implement your own projects.
Historians, architects, and cultural heritage preservation specialists are collaborating on the project to achieve this intended result. This multidisciplinary team has become the cornerstone of the project. Their collective intelligence and passion for the work will help to identify the most successful restoration approaches. The first stage of the project implementation involved a meticulous study of historical sources and documentation of every preserved detail, element, and ornament. The restoration of the facades and interiors will be carried out using special techniques and materials, which will restore the building to its original beauty and grandeur. Landscape design will focus on improving the surrounding environment, creating a harmonious union between nature and architecture.
Every visitor to the estate will feel its international historical significance. Guests will have access to contextual navigation: through interactive elements and visualization, everyone will be able to learn the building’s history and connect with its fascinating past. The restoration is scheduled for completion in 2025.
Visitors will have access to contextual navigation. through interactive elements and visualization, everyone will have the opportunity to learn about the history and interesting past of the monument.
