NOAH_Ethnographic District
ARMENIA
NORTH
Dilijan
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The Northern region is planned with courtyard
blocks that are inspired from the cities of Ani,
Van and Gyumri. The architecture is rendered
in black basalt stone which is characteristic of
the region ( interspersed with red sandstone
and contemporary materials such as render
and glass where appropriate). The Exterior
facades are fairly formal, learning from Lori
region, but the interior courtyard facades are
informal with timber and other materials. The
unique traditional architecture of Dilijan is
showcased along interior streets. This main
spine is occupied with restaurants and bars
whilst the upper floors are homes to artists
or boutique hotels. A mosque, representing
Kars is located at the end of main spine.The
courtyard interiors are occupied with artisan
workshops, house museums or related
institutions.
Gyumri
Lori
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