Artyom Grigoryan

Honored Architect of RA
Professor

Work experience

2016-present Founding Principal of FRONTON LLC
2000-2008 Head of the Agency for Conservation of Historical and Cultural Monuments at the Ministry of Culture and Youth Affairs, Republic of Armenia
1999-2016 Founding Principal of KHORAN LLC
1996-2000 Head of the Department for Preservation of Cultural Heritage of the City of Yerevan
1987-1991 Director at the Board for Conservation of Historical and Cultural Monuments, Republic of Armenia
1970-present Professor at the Chair of Theory, History and Restoration of Historical Monuments, National University of Architecture and Construction, Republic of Armenia
1971-1974 PhD student at the Chair of Architecture, Polytechnic Institute of Yerevan
1969-1970 internship in Moscow Architectural Institute
1969 diploma in Architecture, Polytechnic Institute of Yerevan

Main projects and publications

2016-2019 Project management of the Museum transformation at Tatev Monastery Complex
2013-2016 Restoration project of Tatev Monastery Complex (Total of 18 buildings, 4 realised) architect-coordinator, author
2005 Restoration and extension of residential house in Tzakhkadzor (historical monument built in the19th century)
2004 Elaboration of the dossier "Gnishikadzor area cultural landscape", nomination for inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List (World Heritage Tentative List)
2003 Textbook on methods of researches and rehabilitation of historical sites (National University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia)
1999 Elaboration of the dossier «Cathedral and Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots» (World Heritage List)
1991 Reconstruction of the territory of S. Gevorg and S. Astvatsatsin churches in Artik
1989 Historical and cultural substantiation and integrated preservation of historical monuments of Yerevan
1985 Regeneration project of historical village Tsakhkadzor, presented at the World Biennale of Architecture, Sofia
1985 Historical and cultural substantiation and integrated preservation of historical monuments of Goris, presented at the World Biennale of Architecture, Sofia
1984 Project of tourism and sustainability development in Armenia
1982-1984 Evaluation and preservation project of cultural heritage of Artik, Talin, Tsakhkadzor and Goris
1982 Reconstruction project of historical Haridj (best project of the year in the USSR)
1979 Regeneration project of cultural heritage of Echmiadzin and Tsakhkadzor (2nd prize by the Ministry of Urban Development of the USSR)
1976 Evaluation and preservation project of cultural heritage in Echmiadzin
1972 Preservation project of the historical and archaeological site of Erebouni
1971 Project of tourism development in Echmiadzin
1970 Reconstruction and improvement of the historical city center of Echmiadzin
Author of 38 articles on historical-cultural heritage and historical sites in Armenia, 40 published contribution to international scientific conferences

Professional memberships, awards

2007 "Gold Medal" Award by the Ministry of Culture and Youth Affairs of the Republic of Armenia for significant contribution to preservation of the Armenian historical heritage
2001-2005 Executive Director of ICOMOS/Armenia, Head of Historical Sites Conservation unit
1999-present Member of ICOMOS/Armenia
1999-2001 Member of council conferring state license at the Ministry of Urban Development of the RA
1998-2001 Member of Urban Planning Council, Ministry of Urban Development of the RA
1997-2001 Member of Urban Planning Council in Yerevan municipality
1996-present Member of scientific-methodological council at the Board for Conservation of Historical and Cultural Monuments of Armenia
1992-1999 Member of Scientific Council, Department of Architecture, National University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia
1987-1993 and 1999-2003 Member of Executive Council, Armenian Union of Architects
1974-present Member of Armenian Union of Architects