Anna Ter-Avetikian facts for kids
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Anna Ter-Avetikian
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Anna Tigranovna Ter-Avetikian
23 October 1908 Yerevan, Erivan Governorate, Russian Empire
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| Died | 16 January 2013 (aged 104) Yerevan, Armenia
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| Nationality | Russian, Armenian |
| Other names | Anna Ter-Avetikyan |
| Occupation | architect |
| Years active | 1926-1972 |
| Known for | first woman architect of Armenia |
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Notable work
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"Sasuntsi Tavit" cinema and Ponchikanots building |
Anna Ter-Avetikian (Armenian: Աննա Տեր-Ավետիքյան, Russian: Анна Тер Ավետիկյան) was a very important Armenian architect. She was born on October 23, 1908, and lived until January 16, 2013. Anna Ter-Avetikian holds a special place in history as the first woman architect in Armenia. She designed many famous buildings across the country. She also won several national awards for her amazing work.
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Her Early Life and Family
Anna Tigranovna Ter-Avetikian was born in Yerevan. At that time, Yerevan was part of the Russian Empire. Her family had a long history of being architects and city planners. They were known for building important things in Yerevan. For example, her ancestors helped create the city's first drinking water system. They also built the first hospital in Yerevan.
Anna's father, Tigran Ter-Avetikian, and his brother, Yervand, were also famous architects. They designed the Philharmonic Hall of Yerevan. They also created the City Council building. It seems that designing buildings ran in her family!
Becoming an Architect
After finishing high school, Anna decided to study architecture. In 1924, she joined the Technical School of Yerevan State University. While she was still a student, she started working. In 1926, she worked with two famous architects. Their names were Nikoghayos Buniatian and Alexander Tamanian. These architects planned the whole city of Yerevan. They also designed many of its buildings.
Anna's schedule was very busy. She went to school in the mornings. In the afternoons, she worked in Buniatian's office. Then, in the evenings, she worked with Tamanian. She graduated in 1930. Soon after, she married another architect named Konstantin Hovhannisian. He had also studied at Yerevan State University.
Her Amazing Career
Anna Ter-Avetikian worked with her husband on many projects. They designed fire and police stations in Yerevan. They also designed the "Sasuntsi Tavit" cinema. This cinema was later taken down. In 1938, one of her designs won an award in Paris, France. It was at an international art exhibit. That same year, she won a special award for women architects.
From 1941 to 1943, she was the leader of the Armenian Union of Architects. In 1948, her design for a filmmaker's building won first prize. This building is often called the Ponchikanots building. It got this name because it had one of Yerevan's first cafes. This cafe sold delicious pastries called ponchiks.
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Throughout her career, Anna designed many different types of buildings. She built homes, offices, schools, and hospitals. Some of her designs include the Armenfilm film studio. She also designed the Ministry of Trade building. Anna designed schools in many cities like Echmiadzin and Gyumri. She also designed a hospital in Gavar.
Her designs were known for their classic style. They also had special features from Armenian architecture. She was very good at designing buildings for corners. She made sure her buildings fit well with the areas around them.
Awards and Recognition
Anna Ter-Avetikian received many honors for her work. In 1945, she was recognized by the government of the Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic. In 1956, she won another award for her architectural work. In 1968, she was named an architect emeritus. This is a special title for very experienced architects. She retired in 1972.
After Armenia became an independent country, she was honored again. In 2002, she received the Alexander Tamanian Gold Medal. This was a very important award. In 2008, the city of Yerevan gave her the Gold Medal of Yerevan. This was to celebrate her 100th birthday! In 2012, a magazine wrote about her. They compared her work to another famous architect, Oscar Niemeyer.
Her Legacy
Anna Ter-Avetikian passed away on January 16, 2013, in Yerevan. She designed over forty buildings in Armenia. Her work, like the famous Ponchikanots building, continues to be an important part of Armenia's history and architecture.
See also
In Spanish: Anna Ter Avetikyan para niños
