The Abandoned Plant in Dilijan will be Reconstructed into ALLUR Residential Complex
Source: http://www.construction.am
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Many Soviet-era factories and plants remained abandoned after the collapse of the State. Recently, there is a tendency to modernize, reinterpret and "revive" these buildings with a new format and a new meaning. With this approach, the former bakery of Dilijan will be reconstructed into the residential complex ALLUR. The project will be realized by Storaket architectural studio.
The former large-scale bakery of Tavush region which supplied bread to the entire province is located on Shamakhyan Street and occupies a 13,000 m² area. It is a little bit isolated from the traffic and town noise, and due to its elevated location, the site has a wonderful view of the town and Dilijan’s dense forests. At the same time, it is pretty close to Dilijan's main infrastructure. Storaket studio, as noted by the studio's senior architect Narek Nersisyan, tried to preserve the valuable aspects of the old structure and add new, contrasting features which give a new breath to the whole concept. The new residential complex will combine three structures: the reconstructed two adjoin old buildings, a separate one-story structure, and a new residential building.
The large openings featuring the architecture of the old factory building are preserved in the façade solutions. Additionally, one wall is replaced by a window, which creates a direct and transparent connection with the exterior, placing living areas closer to nature. All the apartments in ALLUR will have panoramic windows.
The old factory building consists of two adjoining buildings: industrial (3-story) and administrative (5-story). The ceiling height of the industrial section is 5.5-6 m, which, according to Narek Nersisyan, was used for the benefit of the project. “We designed mezzanine floors in all apartments as full bedrooms or open mezzanine small bedrooms”. There will be 4 penthouses on the roof which resemble traditional Dilijan houses with high, double-winged roofs. A new residential building is designed in front of the reconstructed buildings. It also resembles the building of the former bakery, forming one common, coherent environment. The other one-story old building will be reconstructed into a sports complex with a swimming pool, large gym, yoga and massage rooms, and a sauna. Outdoor playgrounds for basketball, football, and general workout will also be built. The name "ALLUR" (meaning flour in Armenian) will remind you that this used to be a building of a former, well-known by locals bakery. Keeping the old in mind, the design includes constructing a new bakery that will spread a mild delicious aroma throughout the complex. A semi-basement car park will be built in front of the newly constructed five-story building, on which there will be a playground and recreation area.
9,700 m² of the total 13,000 m² area will be landscaped. '' In general, the area of the complex will be equipped with zones and pavilions intended for residents' recreation and entertainment. A warm, hospitable, and positive environment will be created in the complex, where living will be comfortable and pleasant'', tells Narek Nersisyan.
The former large-scale bakery of Tavush region which supplied bread to the entire province is located on Shamakhyan Street and occupies a 13,000 m² area. It is a little bit isolated from the traffic and town noise, and due to its elevated location, the site has a wonderful view of the town and Dilijan’s dense forests. At the same time, it is pretty close to Dilijan's main infrastructure. Storaket studio, as noted by the studio's senior architect Narek Nersisyan, tried to preserve the valuable aspects of the old structure and add new, contrasting features which give a new breath to the whole concept. The new residential complex will combine three structures: the reconstructed two adjoin old buildings, a separate one-story structure, and a new residential building.
The large openings featuring the architecture of the old factory building are preserved in the façade solutions. Additionally, one wall is replaced by a window, which creates a direct and transparent connection with the exterior, placing living areas closer to nature. All the apartments in ALLUR will have panoramic windows.
The old factory building consists of two adjoining buildings: industrial (3-story) and administrative (5-story). The ceiling height of the industrial section is 5.5-6 m, which, according to Narek Nersisyan, was used for the benefit of the project. “We designed mezzanine floors in all apartments as full bedrooms or open mezzanine small bedrooms”. There will be 4 penthouses on the roof which resemble traditional Dilijan houses with high, double-winged roofs. A new residential building is designed in front of the reconstructed buildings. It also resembles the building of the former bakery, forming one common, coherent environment. The other one-story old building will be reconstructed into a sports complex with a swimming pool, large gym, yoga and massage rooms, and a sauna. Outdoor playgrounds for basketball, football, and general workout will also be built. The name "ALLUR" (meaning flour in Armenian) will remind you that this used to be a building of a former, well-known by locals bakery. Keeping the old in mind, the design includes constructing a new bakery that will spread a mild delicious aroma throughout the complex. A semi-basement car park will be built in front of the newly constructed five-story building, on which there will be a playground and recreation area.
9,700 m² of the total 13,000 m² area will be landscaped. '' In general, the area of the complex will be equipped with zones and pavilions intended for residents' recreation and entertainment. A warm, hospitable, and positive environment will be created in the complex, where living will be comfortable and pleasant'', tells Narek Nersisyan.
