International business center and Intercontinental hotel
City of Yerevan
The architectural concept of the International Business Center and the Intercontinental hotel appears as a prominent solution for the contemporary appearance of the central part of the city of Yerevan. The land on which the concept is developed takes active part in the urbanization resolution, communicating with the Armenian capital’s most impressive Republic square, by Teryan Street and Abovyan Street.
The Intercontinental hotel building is designed as the dominant one, with height over 100 meters and 30 floors, according to the special requirements of the assignment. The lower body sits on the three underground levels and is leveled, while the upper part dominates with two bodies separated physically, but communicating in composition.
The business center is also designed as two buildings with no direct link between them.
The residential area is situated in the east part of the property in order to provide sunlight all day long. The facades positioning allows not only sunlight, but also a visual contact with Yerevan and Mount Ararat. There are two residential complexes with two buildings each. They are also oval shaped by plan, rising eight floors maximum. The residential area provides space for living and for development of activities, which will ensure better life and correct functioning as well.

2010

2010

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