Elementary School "Kocho Racin"
Buildings/In the center of the city of Prilep is the former sole Lower Gymnasium, and today the central, modern eight-year municipal elementary school "Kocho Racin." The school is named after the prominent Macedonian poet Kocho Racin. The architect of this building is Dimitrie M. Leko, and it was constructed in 1924. The "Kocho Racin" Elementary School in Prilep is the oldest educational institution in the city.
The school features a symmetrical design both horizontally and vertically, with an emphasized central section at the entrance, which protrudes compared to the wings where the classrooms are located. The entire building is notable for its very clean form, with repetition in the design of the openings, a pronounced cornice on the roof, and rustically finished corners with tertiary decorative elements.
Architect Dimitrije M. Leko
Construction year 1924
City / Municipality Prilep
/ Prilep
Address Borka Taleski St. No. 64
Floors B+GF+2
Original typology
Current purpose
Protection status not protected
- Building chronology (project, construction phases)The building was constructed in 1924. In 1926, the school building was completed and handed over to the school authorities. In 1941, a decision was made to add another floor. The extension began with funds collected through voluntary contributions from the local population, and was completed in the 1945/46 school year, after which it was named the "Full Gymnasium of the City." In 1970, a permit was issued for the reconstruction of the roof structure. In 1974, a permit was issued for the excavation of part of the cross-section of Borka Taleski Street for full connection to the city water supply network.Number of floorsB+GF+2StructureThe building is constructed with a massive structural system.RoofMulti-pitched roof with a wooden substructure and a roofing tile finish.FaçadeFinished with plaster.CarpentryThe exterior carpentry is made of wood. Repetitive window openings and overall symmetry.Building surroundingsThe building is located at the corner of Metodija Shatorov - Sharlo Street and Kej 1 Maj Street, in the central area of the city of Prilep, right next to the Prilep River, which it faces with its front façade. It is situated in close proximity to the Clock Tower and the city market.ContextОбјектот се наоѓа на аголот на ул. „Методија Шаторов - Шарло“ и ул. „Кеј 1 Мај“, во централното подрачје на градот Прилеп веднаш до Прилепска река кон која гледа со својата фронтална фасада. Се наоѓа во непосредна близина на Саат кулата и градскиот пазар.
- RoofMulti-pitched roof with a wooden substructure and a roofing tile finish.FaçadePlaster in yellow color, with the edges accentuated in a darker yellow shade. The entire building has a clean form, with repetition in the design of the openings, a pronounced cornice on the roof, and rustically finished corners with tertiary decorative elements.CarpentryThe exterior carpentry is made of wood. Repetitive window openings and overall symmetry.Building surroundingsThe school is located directly on the street. At the back of the building, there is a large asphalted playground with equipment that is in use. There is greenery around the building, and urban furniture such as benches and tables has been installed. The front area is paved with concrete blocks.Exterior conditiongoodExterior authenticitygoodModificationsРеконструирана фасада.
- not protected
- historical architectural and aesthetic authorship technical societal/social The "Kocho Racin" Elementary School in Prilep is the oldest educational institution in the city. The building is etched into the memory of the city.
- 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.
- Builders in Macedonia in the 18th - 19th Century - Georgi Konstantinovski.