AGBU Building Yerevan

Historic yet modern

Raffi from Yerevan

"The "AGBU Building" in Yerevan was originally built in 1906 and was demolished in 2000, though most of the stones were saved and was modernly rebuilt!"

The area behind Yerevan's monumental Republic Square is known for a cluster of buildings with historical significance. One such building, the new headquarters of the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) has been literally rebuilt stone by stone.

The original neo-classical structure, built in 1906, housed Yerevan's city hall during Tsarist times. It was demolished in 2000, but thankfully, most of the stones were saved. These stones were later incorporated into the modern building's facade, with the addition of 2 extra glass floors. The new building was inaugurated in 2015. It was redesigned entirely by the renowned local architecture studio, Storaket. Each floor is unique.

The building contains AGBU's World Headquarters as well as the offices of IDEA Foundation, the Yerevan Impact Hub, and other entities. The ground floor also features an open space, which frequently hosts art, design and photography expositions. These are usually open to the public.

I visit this building pretty much every day, since I rent out a small office space on the top floor. I bump into important Armenian personalities in the lobby pretty much every time i take the elevator.

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Yerevan Spotter Raffi

About me Montreal-born entrepreneur and founder of the e-health startup Gettreated.co, I made my home in Yerevan in 2011 with my wife and daughter. Why Yerevan Yerevan is an extremely well thought-out, centralised, and walkable city. Locals are warm and friendly, and the city's charm is much more than skin-deep. Peep into any courtyard to discover centuries-worth of history, traditions, and culture. I also can't complain about the spectacular views on Mount Ararat. Where else can you find me online? You can find me on my medium page and ...

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