Team

Our architectural engagement is a social activity. Every project is implemented based on the professional knowledge and experience of different people through extensive and thorough discussions, debates and justifications. Although every project has an assigned architect-in-charge, we implement research-based design-centered projects through the exchange of knowledge, experience and ideas. We consider teamwork to be the backbone of a productive and inspirational result, in addition to being a chance to spend quality time together (which we appreciate a lot).
Sarhat Petrosyan, Founding Director, Principal Architect-Urban Planner
Sarhat Petrosyan holds a M.S. in Architecture and Ph.D. in Urban Planning from the National University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia. Since 2004, he has worked as an Associate Professor at the Department of Urban Planning at his alma mater. In 2017, Petrosyan briefly taught at the AUA Acopian Center for the Environment, at the American University of Armenia.
Petrosyan founded urbanlab in 2011 and directed it until his appointment as the head of the Cadastre Committee of Armenia in 2018, where he initiated sweeping reforms in the field, eventually resigning in 2019.
As an urban planning expert, Sarhat Petrosyan has participated in various local and international programs over the years. He has initiated and participated in numerous scientific and professional publications and projects․ In 2016, he was appointed curator of the Armenian National Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale.
Irina Merdinyan, Senior Architect
Irina Merdinyan holds a M․S․ in Architecture from the National University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia. As a senior student, Irina worked for several architectural offices, gaining hands-on experience. After graduation, she worked as a project manager for a company specializing in interior design. Throughout a decade of professional experience, Merdinyan has carried out several individual and team projects in a variety of spheres including social, civil, public services and residential services․ Apart from her professional merits, Irina is a team worker who successfully communicates with different personalities, facilitating the integration of new members into our team.
Gagik Khachatryan, Architect
Gagik Khachatryan holds a B.A. in Architecture from the National University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia. He joined our team as an associate architect. Prior to his employment with SP2, Khachatryan contributed to the preparation of various architectural projects and coordinated the "Reviving NPAK" architectural competition organized by urbanlab. Apart from architecture, his interests include geospatial science and field-related technologies.
Artur Melkonyan, Structural Engineer
Artur Melkonyan holds a M.S. and Ph.D. from the National University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia. In addition to his academic degrees in architecture, Melkonyan also holds a degree in Doctor of Technical Sciences (2009). Melkonyan started his career as a design engineer in 2006. Since then, he has patented five inventions. He is the co-author of several structures that are operated both in Armenia and abroad. Melkonyan is experienced in designing unique working structures including those which exceed a height of 180 meters. Artur believes that realization of structurally and aesthetically enhanced and unique projects are yet to come. He enjoys challenging himself and us as we work together to solve them.
Who previously collaborated with us․
Agatha Harutyunyan
Ani Arzoumanyan
Ani Avetisyan
Ani Ghazaryan
Anna Aktaryan
Anush Harutyunyan
Areg Hambaryan
Armine Shahbazyan
Arpa Hambarchyan
Derenik Baghramian
Gevorg Torosyan
Hampig Karamanougian
Hovhannes Baghjyan
Inessa Margaryan
Kevork Aragelian
Nane Toumanyan
Nina Nersisyan
Nvard Ghambaryan
Raffi Mnachekanyan
Sevada Petrossian
Shahen Khasikyan
Simon Hamamjian
Varteni Vartanyan
Vruyr Yenokyan