Residential Building of the Tašković Family
Buildings/The building is situated at the corner of two streets, with the corner of the structure thoughtfully designed to feature shallow curved terraces. The absence of ornamentation, simple façade geometry, and enrichment with linear (groove) detailing in identical rectangular panels achieve an integrated façade volume, subtly emphasizing its corner articulation.
The building was first seized by the occupying authorities in 1941. After World War II, it was nationalized and became the headquarters of the Communist Party of Yugoslavia (CPY). In the 1950s, its function changed back to its original purpose, becoming a residential building. To this day, it is managed by the Public Enterprise for the Management of Residential and Business Premises of Significance to the Republic - Skopje.
Architect Grigorije Tašković
Year of design 1939
Investor / Owner Tašković Grigorija
City / Municipality Skopje
/ Centar
Address Orce Nikolov St. No. 90 / Leninova St. No. 19
Floors B+GF+3+A
Original typology
Current purpose
Protection status protected
- Building chronology (project, construction phases)The building was designed in 1939.Number of floorsB+GF+3+AProgram description (floor plan details)The ground floor is designated for commercial purposes and houses five shops. On the upper floors, there are two apartments per floor, featuring a functional layout with a modern residential concept. In part of the attic—mansard, there is a laundry and drying room, while the remaining area consists of a flat terrace. The circulation core includes double-flight stairs, and the space is naturally lit.StructureThe building was constructed using a mixed structural system with reinforced concrete floor structures. The foundations and walls in the basement are made of compacted concrete. The stairs are made of artificial stone, and all balconies and terraces are constructed of reinforced concrete. The walls of the ground floor, upper floors, and attic are made of well-fired brick with lime mortar. The interior walls, ceilings, and all exterior walls facing the courtyard are plastered with lime mortar. The floors in the living rooms are covered with parquet, while the service areas have tongue-and-groove wooden boards, terrazzo, and concrete. The building is equipped with electrical, plumbing, and sewage installations.RoofAbove part of the building, the roof structure was made of hewn pine wood covered with felt tiles, while the remaining part was constructed as a flat terrace. The sheet metal work was executed with galvanized steel.FaçadeThe street-facing façades are plastered with extended sprayed plaster, while the interior façades are finished with lime plaster. The railings on the stairs and terraces are made of wrought iron, and all sheet metal work is executed with galvanized steel.CarpentryThe exterior carpentry, like shop windows, doors and windows are made of wood.Building surroundingsThe building is situated at the corner of two streets, with its main façade following the street frontage.Interior / Communal spacesCirculation core – the terrazzo-finished staircase with a wrought iron railing. Entrance doors to the apartments: wooden, painted white.Interior / Private spacesМost of the apartments have had renovations, changes in the layout and repurposed rooms.ContextThe building is situated at the corner of two streets, with its main façade following the street frontage in Debar Maalo.
- RoofA sloped roof covered in roofing tiles, while a smaller part of the building features a flat terrace.FaçadeThe main façades are plastered with extended sprayed plaster.CarpentrySome windows feature PVC shutters, air conditioning units, and ground-floor branding. The entrance door of the building is the original wooden one, while the carpentry of the shop doors and windows has been replaced with PVC/aluminum.Building surroundingsThe building is situated at the corner of two streets, with its main façade following the street frontage in Debar Maalo. The backyard is used as a parking area, with part of it occupied by garages.Interior / Communal spacesCirculation core – the terrazzo-finished staircase with a wrought iron railing has been preserved. Entrance doors to the apartments: wooden, painted white; in some places, they have been replaced or partially built up.Interior / Private spacesSome of the apartments have been modified, most of them have had renovations, changes in the layout and repurposed rooms and have new entrance doors.Exterior conditionsatisfactoryInterior conditionsatisfactoryExterior authenticitygoodInterior authenticitygoodModificationsChanges in the layout of the residential units.
- protected Ref. No. 18-435 dated 17.09.2015, Amendment Ref. No. 18-205 dated 12.05.2016.
- historical architectural and aesthetic societal/social
- 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.
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