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The 4th International Conference entitled “Architectural Heritage and Contemporary Architecture” (ICAHCA), organized by National University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia has launched in Aghveran today.
At the opening ceremony, Rector of National University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia Manuk Barseghyan, delivered a welcome speech, attaching importance to the professional dialogue and the exchange of experience within such a format.
In his speech, the Rector noted that the conference focuses on two interconnected themes of architecture: the preservation of heritage and the creation of a quality environment for present and future generations. He emphasized that architecture expresses the people’s historical memory, cultural identity, and national character, while the preservation of heritage entails recognizing the values of the past, caring for them, and appropriately integrating them into contemporary life.
The participants and guests of the conference were also welcomed by Luigi Oliva, Director of the Central Institute for Restoration (ICR) under the Italian Ministry of Culture, and Mohammad Ali Keynejad, Director of the Rab-i-Rashidi Scientific, Cultural and Historical Complex.
The professional discussions on the first day of the programme covered topics related to the preservation and study of architectural heritage, the reinterpretation of historic urban landscapes, and modern methods for the documentation and digital reconstruction of cultural heritage.
Particular attention was given to the application of modern VR technologies in Rab-i Rashid’s documentation, digital reconstruction, and interpretation .
This conference brings together specialists, scholars, researchers, and representatives of the field from various countries, creating a platform for the exchange of professional expertise and the discussion of contemporary issues concerning the preservation of architectural heritage and the development of modern architecture.
