House of Talvi Jakov

The individual house of Talvi Jakov was designed in the period between the two world wars, with a later extension project by architect Kiril Zernovski from 1931. It is not known whether the project for the entire house is the work of the same architect. The building is situated on the corner of a perimeter block, following the street frontages of both streets. On one side, it adjoins another building, while on the other side there is an access to the yard, allowing for a free-standing façade. The corner is emphasized by a polygonal bay window on the first and second floors, which transitions into a concrete railing on the attic terrace - a characteristic element of modern architectural expression. As a horizontal dominant feature, the lines between the ground floor and the first floor, as well as the dividing cornice, stand out. The symmetry of the building is broken by a dominant vertical element created by the naturally lit stairwell on one of the street façades. The main entrance to the building is from the street, but access is also possible from the side yard. The building develops over a basement, ground floor, two upper floors, and an attic, with each apartment having its own separate entrance from the landing. The clear height of the rooms is 3.50 m, and in the basement, it is 2.50 m.