Stepan Kurkchyan

(1929–2004) Armenian architect

Stepan Kurkchyan (Armenia, 1929–2004) is listed in the catalogue as an architect. By year of birth, Stepan Kurkchyan belongs to the chapter ‘Modernism’ in this site’s history of architecture.

Stepan Kurkchyan was born in Armavir and died in Yerevan. Stepan Kurkchyan trained at National Polytechnic University of Armenia. Stepan Kurkchyan was awarded Honored Architect of the Armenian SSR.

The best-known works include ‘Monument to Vardan Mamikonyan’, ‘Komitas Chamber Music Hall’, and ‘Yeritasardakan’. The catalogue has 2 buildings by Stepan Kurkchyan. The dated buildings span the years 1977–2001. All the buildings in the catalogue are in Yerevan. According to Wikidata, buildings by Stepan Kurkchyan belong to the ‘Post-war modernism’ style.

Contemporary architects in the same chapter include Martin Tovmasyan, Dzjim Torosian, Fazlur R. Khan, Johann Otto von Spreckelsen, and John Hejduk.

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