Residential Building of the Bojadjievi Family
Buildings/The residential building of the Bojadjievi family was designed in 1938 by architect Kiril Zernovski, and later in the same year, the façade was shaped by architect Jan Dubovy.
The building is part of a row, with neighboring buildings on both sides, and is developed in a basement, ground floor, upper floor, and attic. The building is essentially in the shape of the Cyrillic letter "G", forming a courtyard to the north. The street façade aligns with the block’s frontage, while the rear façade faces the courtyard. The clean geometry of the volume and the academicism of the façade planes are enlivened by the use of elements from Macedonian architectural tradition.
From the second and third floors, bay windows are extended as terraces with designed railings and slender decorative columns, above which are placed capitals. This plasticity is further emphasized by the ledge of the roof eaves along the intersection of the façade line. Additionally, terraces appear on the eastern and northern façades, oriented towards the atrium and rear courtyard on the ground floor and first floor, while on the attic level, a passable roof terrace appears at the rear zone, accessible from the front volume.
Considering the overall stylistic expression of the building and the prominent use of stylistically configured elements, it is impossible to fully determine the building’s style.
Architect Kiril Zernovski
Year of design 1938-1939
Collaborators Јан Дубови - фасадно обликување
Investor / Owner Bojadjijevikj Duka
City / Municipality Skopje
/ Centar
Address Naum Naumovski Borche St. No. 82 (originally Stojan Novakovikj St. No. 54)
Floors B+GF+1+A
Original typology
Current purpose
Protection status protected
- Building chronology (project, construction phases)The project was completed in 1938. In 1939, changes were made to the project.Number of floorsB+GF+1+AProgram description (floor plan details)The basement contains storage spaces, while the ground floor, upper floor, and attic house the residential units. The attic also features a passable roof terrace.StructureThe foundations and basement walls are made of rammed concrete. The walls on the ground floor, upper floor, and attic are constructed from brick and lime plaster. The floor structure is made of reinforced concrete. The roof structure is wooden, covered with felted tiles, and the passable terrace is covered with asphalt.RoofA gabled roof with a wooden roof structure, covered with felted tiles.FaçadeThe façade finish is plaster, with the clean geometry of the volume and the academicism of the façade planes enlivened by the use of elements from Macedonian architectural tradition. From the second and third floors, bay windows extend as terraces with designed railings and slender decorative columns, above which are placed capitals. This plasticity is further emphasized by the ledge of the roof eaves along the intersection of the façade line.CarpentryThe exterior and interior carpentry are made of wood.Interior / Communal spacesThe floors in the residential areas are made of tongue-and-groove boards, while the flooring in the utility areas is terrazzo and concrete. The stairs are finished with terrazzo, and the railing is made of wrought iron.ContextThe residential building of the Bojadjievi family is located right next to the City Park, in a row with the Ruben Palace, which follows the street frontage of the block. The representative façade is oriented towards the street and the City Park, while the courtyard is situated in the rear zone.
- RoofA gabled roof with a wooden roof structure, covered with roofing tiles.FaçadeThe façade finish is plastered and painted in three colors. The clean geometry of the volume and the academicism of the façade planes are enlivened by the use of elements from Macedonian architectural tradition. From the second and third floors, bay windows extend as terraces, highlighted with elements in red and gray - terraces with designed railings and slender decorative columns, above which are placed capitals. This plasticity is further emphasized by the overhang of the roof eaves along the intersection of the façade line.CarpentryThe windows and exterior doors leading to the balconies are made of white PVC, while the entrance door to the building is aluminum.Exterior conditiongoodExterior authenticitygoodModificationsExterior carpentry has been replaced.
- protected Cultural monument from October 9, 2015.
- historical authorship architectural and aesthetic societal/social The building survived the 1963 earthquake and is etched in the city's memory. The building is in use. Academicism as a framework for traditional research.
- 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.
- Grčev, K. (2003). The architectural styles in Macedonian architecture from the end of the 19th century and the interwar period. Skopje: Institute of Folklore "Marko Cepenkov". State Archive of the Republic of North Macedonia, Skopje Department. Arch. No. 6.1.309.28/500-545.