House of Rusa K. Gajdova

The building was designed in 1934. The building was constructed in 1937.

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On the ground floor and the first floor, two apartments with identical internal layouts were constructed, differing only in the balcony, which belongs to the apartment on the ground floor. In the basement, in addition to the storage rooms, there was also a laundry room, while at the attic level, part of the space is allocated for a flat terrace oriented to the north. The house has two entrances (east and west).

The building is constructed with a massive structural system. The walls are built of fired brick, while the floor structures are made of reinforced concrete slabs. The roof structure is wooden.

A complex, multi-pitched roof with roofing tiles covers the attic and a flat terrace is covers the rest of the building.

The façade was plastered and painted in two tones, with distinctive details that emphasize its horizontality.

The exterior woodwork consists of painted wooden windows and doors. Built-in wooden protective shutters are installed on the ground floor. The windows are made of wood with horizontal profiling and are divided into five horizontal sections.

The house occupies most of the building plot, leaving space for a larger front (eastern) courtyard and a smaller side (southwestern) courtyard, with an unknown landscape design.

The house of Rusa Gajdova is located in Dvorovi - once the most urbanized neighborhood in Veles. The streets in this area were straight and wide, and the houses were two stories high with large courtyards arranged with gardens, trees, and flowers, all enclosed by stone walls. The neighborhood got its name from these features. Many prominent citizens of Veles settled and lived in Dvorovi. Positioned at the corner of two neighborhood streets, in close proximity to the Veles - Gevgelija railway line, the house stands out with its refined modernist appearance, corner terrace, and circular windows, forming a complete contrast to the neighboring houses.

A complex, multi-pitched roof with roofing tiles covers the attic and a flat terrace is covers the rest of the building.

The façade was plastered and painted in one tone, with distinctive details that emphasize its horizontality.

The exterior woodwork consists of painted wooden windows and doors. Built-in wooden protective shutters are installed on the ground floor. The windows are typical of early modernism, with an emphasis on horizontality, and are divided into five horizontal sections. Several doors have been replaced with PVC fittings, and shutters have been added on the first floor.

The house occupies most of the building plot, leaving space for a larger front (eastern) courtyard and a smaller side (southwestern) courtyard. The larger courtyard is enclosed from the street by an extension of an auxiliary structure. Due to the division of the house, which is owned by different owners, several courtyard gates made of various materials have been installed. The fence towards the smaller courtyard is made of wire stretched between concrete posts, and the courtyard contains a number of electrical devices and waste.

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satisfactory

Several interventions were made during an undetermined period, such as: -Only the middle oculus remains on the southeastern façade (the one above it was converted into a square opening, and the lower one was incorporated into a newly installed PVC door). -Only the topmost oculus remains on the eastern façade (the one below it was transformed into a rectangular arched window, and a door was created in place of the lowest oculus). -Metal structure was added to the eastern side of the reinforced concrete balcony railing to support a canopy. -An auxiliary single-story structure was built in the eastern courtyard, featuring a flat roof enclosed by a metal railing and used as a terrace. -Shutters have been installed on the windows. -Roofing tiles have been replaced.

The house is owned by several different owners, which increases the risk of making non-authentic changes to accommodate their needs.

not protected

historical architectural and aesthetic

To the relevant authorities for the protection of cultural heritage and other decision-makers: Taking into account the authenticity, state of preservation, and cultural-historical significance of the building as an inseparable part of the development of Veles, it should be recognized as architectural cultural heritage from the period between the two world wars and included in the inventory of valuable buildings. 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.

State Archive of the Republic of North Macedonia, Skopje Department. Arch. No. 9.3.34.24/355-365. Duma.mk. (2017, November 12). The Dvorovi neighborhood in old Veles, with large courtyards and wide alleys. Retrieved February 2025, from https://duma.mk/region/veles-3/23733-2017-11-12-12-29-06/