NOAH_Ethnographic District
Landscape
Various public open spaces are provided within the Ethnographic District.
The arrival plazas to the North and South and the Tolerance Square are the
main public squares within the development. Two large parks are provided ,
one at the North entrance, another as a backdrop to the amphitheatre which
is located in a strategic area offering majestic views to the development
below and Mount Ararat. The memory of Dalma Orchard is evoked by a
new orchard created at the second South entrance with a water feature for
recreation purposes. Two main pedestrian spines connect these various
squares and parks. Smaller, intimate lanes and streets connect to a Square
which is an inviting access to and from Dalma Mall. All blocks are organized
with landscaped courtyards in North region and open terraces in South region.
Vineyards and allotments are proposed to showcase local produce.
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Urban Form
The urban form of the Ethnographic District, is a reflection of the landscape
and morphology of the various regions of Armenia. The central region is
represented with cultural and religious buildings that are monumental in
scale, these front the Tolerance Square, following the tradition of Republic
Square and Freedom Square in Yerevan. Other monuments are a tribute to the
monasteries, re-created but serving a new function, located towards the East
edge of the site overlooking the orchard and the lake. Clues are taken from the
fabric of the ancient and existing cities of the North such as Ani and Gyumri
with the creation of courtyards to represent this region. Similarly, the South
region is a reflection of the terrain with terraces and horizontality and scale of
the built form in cities like Meghri and Goris. The North and South edges of the
District respond to the Yerevan city context.
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