DOLMEN HOUSE

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Completed Buildings – Single House (individual use)

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Armenia

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9ARCHITECTS

 

COMPANY COUNTRY:

Armenia

ARCHITECTURAL CREDITS

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Project Team
Architects: Garegin Aghuzumtsyan, Emilia Tonoyan, Photographer: Garegin Aghuzumtsyan
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Project Name:
DOLMEN HOUSE
Project Country:

Armenia

Project City:
Yerevan, Armenia
Project Category:
Single House (individual use)
Project Area:
270
Completion Date:
2023-06-19
Project overview

Dolmen House is a contemporary residence inspired by monolithic forms and Armenian volcanic tuff. Designed to blend bold minimalism with natural texture, it features a dark stone facade and warm wood-framed openings. Located on a 1200 sqm plot, the house includes a living room and kitchen on the ground floor, bedrooms above, and a detached summer kitchen. Completed with a $350,000 budget, it achieves spatial richness through material honesty and strong volumetric composition.

Project history

The Dolmen House project began in early 2022, when a young family approached us with a vision for a home that would embody strength, permanence, and a deep connection to Armenian heritage. Drawn to local stone and minimalist geometry, they sought a timeless, grounded living environment. Over six months of design development, the concept of the “dolmen”—a prehistoric stone structure—emerged as both symbol and architectural anchor. Construction began in early 2022 and concluded in late 2023. Throughout the process, the clients prioritized functional comfort, durable materials, and spiritual resonance with the land. The result exceeded expectations, becoming a physical reflection of their values. Dolmen House has since sparked community dialogue around contemporary expressions of Armenian identity in architecture. Its bold form and sensitive materiality have positioned it as a quiet landmark, inspiring others to explore culturally rooted design.