Residential Building on Belgradska Street No. 32
Buildings/The residential building is located at Belgradska Street No. 32 in the central part of the city. Access to the house is through a large front yard, which is uncharacteristic for houses from that period in this area of the city. This house is intended for individual housing. The clear and simple structure of the building is characteristic of this type of building from that period.
The modern architectural expression of this building can be seen in the asymmetrical arrangement of the volumes and the raised façade walls to conceal the roof. The asymmetry of the composition is softened by the symmetrical design of the first floor.
Period 1930-1939
City / Municipality Bitola
/ Bitola
Address Belgradska St. No. 32
Floors GF+1
Original typology
Current purpose
Protection status not protected
- Number of floorsGF+1Program description (floor plan details)The ground floor and upper floor contain residential spaces. The house is entered through a recessed main entrance on the south façade. Vertical connection to the upper floor and basement is provided by the stairs.StructureThe building is constructed with a massive structural system. The walls of the ground floor, upper floors, and attic are made of solid brick with lime mortar. The roof structure is wooden.RoofGable roof made of a wooden structure covered with tiles, with a higher parapet wall along part of the front façade.FaçadeThe exterior finish is cement plaster.CarpentryThe exterior carpentry was wooden, emphasizing a horizontal division with transom windows. Originally, all window openings had wooden shutters installed.Building surroundingsA large front yard provides access to the house via a pathway, with the remaining area landscaped with greenery.ContextThe house is located on flat terrain in the city center, where the building structure is dense. Unlike the surrounding houses, which have their front façades directly on or close to the street, what is interesting about this house is that it has a large front yard. Access to the building is provided through this yard.
- RoofGable roof made of a wooden structure and covered with tiles, with a higher parapet wall along part of the front façade. Based on the roof construction over a certain section, it is assumed that part of the building has been extended.FaçadeA simple and clean, asymmetrical façade. Exterior lights have been added to the façade. Based on the structure and form of the house, it is assumed that part of the first floor has been extended. The façade is plastered and painted in two shades, with an emphasized plinth on the ground floor.CarpentryThe façade color and exterior carpentry have been completely changed, and shutters for sun protection have been added. Grilles have been installed on the ground floor windows. It is highly likely that the entrance door on the front façade is original, judging by its profiling and detailed craftsmanship.Building surroundingsA large front yard provides access to the house via a pathway, with the remaining area landscaped with greenery.Exterior conditionsatisfactoryExterior authenticitysatisfactory
- not protected
- historical emotional Given that the building has been only slightly altered, its historical and emotional value remains.
- To the relevant institutions for the protection of cultural heritage and other decision-makers: Taking into account the authenticity, state of preservation, and cultural-historical significance of the building as an inseparable part of the development of Bitola, it should be recognized as built cultural heritage from the period between the two World Wars and be included in the inventory of valuable buildings. Recommendation to the owners: The value of the building should be respected when installing elements directly on the façades, and if changes are made, they should be aimed at preserving its authenticity.