Administrative building of Forests / Ministry of Culture of the Republic of North Macedonia

The Ministry of Forests building was constructed in 1933 in the central urban area, on Gjuro Gjakovikj Street. During the socialist period, the building was repurposed as the Military Command building for the City of Skopje. In 1998, it became a cultural monument, and since 2005, it has served as the Ministry of Culture. Despite the various typologies over the years, the building has preserved its originality. The building's dominance is evident through its volume, spaciousness, and height compared to the surrounding structures, following the principles of monumental academism. It is positioned on the corner of a block, divided into three sections. The side facade, oriented toward Gjuro Gjakovikj Street, aligns with the street frontage, standing out with its length and softened by rhythmically placed window openings that extend both horizontally and vertically. The façade facing the side street is treated similarly but is much shorter, leading to the inner courtyard. The main entrance, sculpturally positioned and elevated on a high ground floor, is located right at the corner, geometrically cut to create the impression of a offset from the street, forming a plateau in front of the entrance. The building is characterized by a clean façade, interrupted only by pronounced horizontal cornices.