Master plan for Armenian American Museum under developmentDecember 22, 2014 - 11:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - An internationally recognized firm specializing in planning services for museums and cultural centers started work on developing the master plan for the Armenian American Museum in Glendale, California. The Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee of Western U.S. (AGCC) leadership participated in a workshop this week conducted by Lord Cultural Resources (Lord) consultants to define the vision for the Museum and formulate the guiding principles for the master plan phase of the project. Founded in 1981 in response to an emerging need for specialized planning services in the museum, cultural and heritage sector, Lord is recognized as the world’s largest cultural professional practice. With the successful completion of more than 2,000 projects in 52 countries on 6 continents, the firm has earned an international reputation for sector leadership, innovation and excellence. Lord offers a comprehensive range of integrated services including master planning, cultural and heritage tourism planning, facility planning, architect selection, exhibition design, project management, training and recruitment. The firm was instrumental in developing the conceptual and master plans for the recently completed Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg and the National September 11th Memorial and Museum in New York. Lord has also provided consulting and planning services to the Los Angeles based Japanese American National Museum and California African American Museum. The AGCC earlier this month launched the search for an architect to design the Museum. In the coming weeks, the AGCC will organize community outreach meetings and assemblies to engage local residents and the public in the planning and fundraising phases of the Museum. The Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee of Western U.S. helps oversee, coordinate and organize events and activities in observance of the 100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide in the region. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.” |