Yerevan Municipality has announced another open architectural contest for a conceptual protect of reconstruction of 5 squares in Yerevan: Labor Square, Sasuntsi David Square, Brazil Square, France Square, and Russia Square. Deadline for applications is Nov 15 2013. Architects, designers, sculptors, creative teams of architects and related professions, as well as architectural shops operating in Armenia may apply for participation. The first place prize is 1 million drams. The second place prize is 500,000 drams, and the third one - 250,000 drams.
To recall, the Municipality announced a similar contest for reconstruction of the Republic Square, which aroused discontent of architects. They say that reconstruction may damage the integrity of the square. In addition, they say the given contest, sale of the Foreign Ministry building and rumors on construction of an underground parking are interconnected. Architects are also concerned over possible overbuilding in the square.