Concrete Pour Completed for Armenian American Museum in Glendale

Just off Brand Boulevard in Glendale, construction on the Armenian American Museum continues to make progress.

Earlier this week, project supporters announced the completion of the concrete pour for the 51,000-square-foot building’s roof deck. Framing for the two-story structure is set to continue through February, at which point the museum’s overall shape will begin to emerge.

“We are excited to share this latest milestone with our community,” said the museum's executive chairman, Berdj Karapetian, in a news release. “With each phase of construction, we are one step closer to opening the doors of the Armenian American Museum and fulfilling our mission of education, engagement, and cultural enrichment.”

Designed by Alajajian Marcoosi Architects, the museum’s exterior—depicted in renderings—features a jagged facade inspired by rock formations from the Armenian Highlands. Inside, the upper level will house both permanent and temporary exhibition galleries, while the ground floor will include a lobby, an auditorium, offices, and other essential spaces.

Gallagher & Associates is overseeing the design of the museum’s permanent exhibition, which will focus on the Armenian Genocide. Additional exhibits will highlight the experiences of Armenian Americans.

The museum is being built on the southern edge of Glendale Central Park under a $1-per-year ground lease agreement with the City of Glendale. The lease has an initial term of 55 years, with the option for four 10-year extensions, potentially extending it to a total of 95 years.

Since the museum occupies land that was previously public open space, the City of Glendale has proposed a redevelopment of Glendale Central Park, which would convert an existing parking lot into new green space to compensate for the lost parkland.

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