House of the Zeshkovci Family
Buildings/The house of the Zeshkovci family is located at the intersection of Bitolska Street and Cane Jovanovski-Konjarec Street. It was built in 1931 and was owned by a renowned doctor.
The building exhibits a free treatment of the layout, appropriate functional development, and the presence of academic elements in its design, such as free-standing columns and an asymmetrical entrance that forms entry stairs and a porch. The absence of ornamentation and the modeling with simple volumes define this building as part of early modern architecture.
Construction year 1931
Investor / Owner Dr. Petar Zeshkov PhD
City / Municipality Prilep
/ Prilep
Address The corner of Bitolska St. and Cane Jovanoski - Konjarec St.
Floors GF+1+A
Original typology
Current purpose
Protection status not protected
- Number of floorsGF+1+AProgram description (floor plan details)Residential use on all floors.StructureThe building is constructed using a solid (massive) system with walls made of solid brick.RoofOne part of the building is covered with a flat terrace, while the larger part is finished with a multi-pitched roof covered with tiles.FaçadeThe façade of the building is finished with plaster. There is simple decoration in certain areas. The corner is accentuated by rounded edges and terraces on the first floor and attic, ending with a distinctive attic feature that further emphasizes the corner. The balustrades of the terraces are reduced to basic geometric forms. A profiled cornice is also present.CarpentryThe carpentry in the building is made of wood. The doors of the corner balconies are accentuated with semicircular (arched) finishes. The same forms are also present in the design of the entrance door.ContextThis single-family house is located in an area with residential buildings arranged in blocks formed by an organically irregular structure of narrow streets. As a result, the shape of this building fits perfectly into the corner between the two streets, resulting in an irregular form.
- RoofOne part of the building is covered with a flat terrace, while the larger part is finished with a multi-pitched roof covered with tiles.FaçadeThe façade of the building is finished with plaster. Terrazzo tiles are used on the ground floor. There is simple decoration in certain areas. The corner is accentuated by rounded edges and terraces on the first floor and attic, ending with a distinctive attic feature that further emphasizes the corner. The balustrades of the terraces are reduced to basic geometric forms. A profiled cornice is also present.CarpentryThe building features wooden carpentry, although in some areas the wooden carpentry has been replaced with PVC.Exterior conditioncatastrophicInterior conditioncatastrophicExterior authenticitysatisfactoryModificationsReplaced carpentry. Air conditioning units visible on the façade. Interior modifications have been made to adapt to the current needs of the owners.
- There is a possibility that more serious demolition of parts of the building may occur if appropriate measures continue not to be taken.
- not protected
- historical architectural and aesthetic The building belongs to the early modern period.
- An initial assessment of the extent of damage to the building should be carried out. Based on that, actions should then be taken to preserve the integrity of the building through professional treatments and urgent interventions.