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City is a living organism in a continuous evolutive process; its historic core evolves with it as... more City is a living organism in a continuous evolutive process; its historic core evolves with it as well. Current transformations create ever more tensions between the need for preservation of historic urban areas, being the identification parameters of culture and the need for modernisation and inclusion into flow of contemporary city life. This paper aims to provide insight into intricate action that will allow both, preservation and development to work together to create better living conditions.All complexities and dualities encountered though the processes of urban transformation are tools for generating guidelines and procedures concerning the interventions within a historic urban area. Systematic research and analyses of the past, of the changes that occurred in previous times, as well as their adequate evaluation is the essence of decision making in urban transformations, which is further supported by the Case study presented. In order to be successful, transformative processe...
International Journal of Heritage Architecture: Studies, Repairs and Maintence, 2017
The Historical Museum, originally built as the Museum of Revolution in 1963, is an abstract moder... more The Historical Museum, originally built as the Museum of Revolution in 1963, is an abstract modernist building; a stone-clad lapidary volume placed upon a transparent ground floor creates a strikingly simple and dramatic geometric and material contrast in the best manner of minimalism. The architects influenced by 'less is more' created an audacious building in architectural, material and structural scheme. In structural design and building physics less is, in most cases, simply less, and structural and surface/material deterioration is very visible on the building. This also affects the functionality of the entire building that needs to consume enormous amounts of energy (for cooling and heating), threatening an ever fragile budget of the institution of the museum. Due to its architectural values and cultural significance, the building is protected by law, as a national monument. Interventions must be performed to not only improve the conditions of the building but also maintain its original character and authenticity. A project for restoration of this building is emerging and proving to be even more challenging than initial estimates, especially for the structural aspects of the building that are far from current and needed dimensioning or fire protection codes, which is the case of many buildings from this era. The article will outline the proposals (part of the work is in implementation) and approach for restoration of several elements: structure, insulation, roof light, stone cladding and transparent façades. One of the most prominent features of the structure is the skeletal structure based on slender steel, +-shaped columns and hidden concrete grid beam system locked within thin slabs. This presents a challenging task for us-structural engineers and architects-to work in the domain of the hidden, the invisible in order to maintain the building's original ethereal appearance.
Facta universitatis - series: Architecture and Civil Engineering
Social turbulences and discontinuities of the 20th century, have as always reflected upon scienti... more Social turbulences and discontinuities of the 20th century, have as always reflected upon scientific and creative achievements, most visible in changes in architectural thought and relation to space. First half of the 20th century was shaped by the modernist movement, represented through technical and technological achievements of building into economy, social context and culture giving an overall sense of units and spirt of urbanism and architecture of the modern era. In architecture there is a special place for the architect of the new era Le Corbusier whose narrative shaped and dominated the urban and architectural medium. Through research one can draw an analogy conceived by Le Corbusier between a typical serial housing unit and his functionalist urban and regional planning. He was at the same time praised and despised, but has definitely shaped the urban landscape as we know it today. Through research into his essence and paradigms and contribution, this paper aims to reflect h...
Facta universitatis - series: Architecture and Civil Engineering, 2016
City is a living organism in a continuous evolutive process; its historic core evolves with it as... more City is a living organism in a continuous evolutive process; its historic core evolves with it as well. Current transformations create ever more tensions between the need for preservation of historic urban areas, being the identification parameters of culture and the need for modernisation and inclusion into flow of contemporary city life. This paper aims to provide insight into intricate action that will allow both, preservation and development to work together to create better living conditions. All complexities and dualities encountered though the processes of urban transformation are tools for generating guidelines and procedures concerning the interventions within a historic urban area. Systematic research and analyses of the past, of the changes that occurred in previous times, as well as their adequate evaluation is the essence of decision making in urban transformations, which is further supported by the Case study presented. In order to be successful, transformative process...
Technics Technologies Education Management, 2011
Karadjozbeg Mosque and The Old Bridge complex, share a surprising amount of historic, architectur... more Karadjozbeg Mosque and The Old Bridge complex, share a surprising amount of historic, architectural and material genes. Created by a powerful sponsor-Ottoman Empire, both structures embody the elements of classical architecture of their time, but their grandeur arises more from the level of adaptation to local, specific conditions and materials. Period of construction, place, materials, people in powersponsors have all been the same in case of Karadjozbeg Mosque and the Old Bridge. The two historic icons share a joint history, recent destruction, but furthermore they share an outstanding process of restoration, and have reclaimed their rightful status once again in 2004. Meticulous and unprecedented process consisted of rebuilding of the bridge complex and dismantling and recomposition of the minaret. This paper offers a unique insider's view into restoration of both structures and their comparison, but also emphasizes the educational component of the restoration.
During the ottoman period the growth and importance of a certain city was earmarked by domed sacr... more During the ottoman period the growth and importance of a certain city was earmarked by domed sacral objects (mosques) accompanied by slender minarets. This would indicate that the city has evolved into regional center, with urban development and all city functions. As city landmarks, the domes and towers were parts of the architectural expression of current building techniques as well as a spiritual, religious symbol. Today, minarets and domes of contemporary sacral objects reflect a genuine misunderstanding of basic values and principles. Objects built in small villages or towns, completely out of scale of the settlement and the landscape, create a visual discontinuity and disruption. The objective of this paper is to give insight into traditional and contemporary geometric principles and materials, and explore the transformation of the architectural code. The contemporary models show an extraordinary lack of architectural design and execution quality. How can we, at the same time,...
WIT Transactions on The Built Environment, 2011
Old historic residential areas represent a cross section of information on cultural, social and e... more Old historic residential areas represent a cross section of information on cultural, social and economic circumstances of their time. Through various periods, adaptation and transformation led to the loss of material identity of mahalas (residential/neighborhood areas from the ottoman period) as living blocks of old cities. Mahalas had universal humanistic values, followed the basic principles of human life (a view and sunlight), respected the site, neighborhood, and value of their surroundings etc. Over time, man has adapted the houses to his contemporary needs and lifestyle, which was inevitable, but on the other hand as a result of these interventions irreversible changes have appeared. Analyzing the processes of reversibility/irreversibility through a case study of vernacular architecture of mahalas, we will raise the issues of recognizing the loss and modes of dealing with it today. The objectives of this study are: defining the historic environment, the importance and value of mahalas in general; defining characteristics of Gradačac mahala Svirac; and identifying the degree of degradation of mahala Svirac through the presence of irreversible phenomena of new construction. One should try to simulate a new image of the city, taking into account changes of life styles based on social and economic thinking. The mahala, as an integral part of the city, should be a sustainable structure based on created and inherited values that we already have, but also taking into consideration the contemporary circumstances of life and innovative architectural and urban improvement solutions. Historic residential areas require a legal and active protection.
City is a living organism in a continuous evolutive process; its historic core evolves with it as... more City is a living organism in a continuous evolutive process; its historic core evolves with it as well. Current transformations create ever more tensions between the need for preservation of historic urban areas, being the identification parameters of culture and the need for modernisation and inclusion into flow of contemporary city life. This paper aims to provide insight into intricate action that will allow both, preservation and development to work together to create better living conditions.All complexities and dualities encountered though the processes of urban transformation are tools for generating guidelines and procedures concerning the interventions within a historic urban area. Systematic research and analyses of the past, of the changes that occurred in previous times, as well as their adequate evaluation is the essence of decision making in urban transformations, which is further supported by the Case study presented. In order to be successful, transformative processe...
International Journal of Heritage Architecture: Studies, Repairs and Maintence, 2017
The Historical Museum, originally built as the Museum of Revolution in 1963, is an abstract moder... more The Historical Museum, originally built as the Museum of Revolution in 1963, is an abstract modernist building; a stone-clad lapidary volume placed upon a transparent ground floor creates a strikingly simple and dramatic geometric and material contrast in the best manner of minimalism. The architects influenced by 'less is more' created an audacious building in architectural, material and structural scheme. In structural design and building physics less is, in most cases, simply less, and structural and surface/material deterioration is very visible on the building. This also affects the functionality of the entire building that needs to consume enormous amounts of energy (for cooling and heating), threatening an ever fragile budget of the institution of the museum. Due to its architectural values and cultural significance, the building is protected by law, as a national monument. Interventions must be performed to not only improve the conditions of the building but also maintain its original character and authenticity. A project for restoration of this building is emerging and proving to be even more challenging than initial estimates, especially for the structural aspects of the building that are far from current and needed dimensioning or fire protection codes, which is the case of many buildings from this era. The article will outline the proposals (part of the work is in implementation) and approach for restoration of several elements: structure, insulation, roof light, stone cladding and transparent façades. One of the most prominent features of the structure is the skeletal structure based on slender steel, +-shaped columns and hidden concrete grid beam system locked within thin slabs. This presents a challenging task for us-structural engineers and architects-to work in the domain of the hidden, the invisible in order to maintain the building's original ethereal appearance.
Facta universitatis - series: Architecture and Civil Engineering
Social turbulences and discontinuities of the 20th century, have as always reflected upon scienti... more Social turbulences and discontinuities of the 20th century, have as always reflected upon scientific and creative achievements, most visible in changes in architectural thought and relation to space. First half of the 20th century was shaped by the modernist movement, represented through technical and technological achievements of building into economy, social context and culture giving an overall sense of units and spirt of urbanism and architecture of the modern era. In architecture there is a special place for the architect of the new era Le Corbusier whose narrative shaped and dominated the urban and architectural medium. Through research one can draw an analogy conceived by Le Corbusier between a typical serial housing unit and his functionalist urban and regional planning. He was at the same time praised and despised, but has definitely shaped the urban landscape as we know it today. Through research into his essence and paradigms and contribution, this paper aims to reflect h...
Facta universitatis - series: Architecture and Civil Engineering, 2016
City is a living organism in a continuous evolutive process; its historic core evolves with it as... more City is a living organism in a continuous evolutive process; its historic core evolves with it as well. Current transformations create ever more tensions between the need for preservation of historic urban areas, being the identification parameters of culture and the need for modernisation and inclusion into flow of contemporary city life. This paper aims to provide insight into intricate action that will allow both, preservation and development to work together to create better living conditions. All complexities and dualities encountered though the processes of urban transformation are tools for generating guidelines and procedures concerning the interventions within a historic urban area. Systematic research and analyses of the past, of the changes that occurred in previous times, as well as their adequate evaluation is the essence of decision making in urban transformations, which is further supported by the Case study presented. In order to be successful, transformative process...
Technics Technologies Education Management, 2011
Karadjozbeg Mosque and The Old Bridge complex, share a surprising amount of historic, architectur... more Karadjozbeg Mosque and The Old Bridge complex, share a surprising amount of historic, architectural and material genes. Created by a powerful sponsor-Ottoman Empire, both structures embody the elements of classical architecture of their time, but their grandeur arises more from the level of adaptation to local, specific conditions and materials. Period of construction, place, materials, people in powersponsors have all been the same in case of Karadjozbeg Mosque and the Old Bridge. The two historic icons share a joint history, recent destruction, but furthermore they share an outstanding process of restoration, and have reclaimed their rightful status once again in 2004. Meticulous and unprecedented process consisted of rebuilding of the bridge complex and dismantling and recomposition of the minaret. This paper offers a unique insider's view into restoration of both structures and their comparison, but also emphasizes the educational component of the restoration.
During the ottoman period the growth and importance of a certain city was earmarked by domed sacr... more During the ottoman period the growth and importance of a certain city was earmarked by domed sacral objects (mosques) accompanied by slender minarets. This would indicate that the city has evolved into regional center, with urban development and all city functions. As city landmarks, the domes and towers were parts of the architectural expression of current building techniques as well as a spiritual, religious symbol. Today, minarets and domes of contemporary sacral objects reflect a genuine misunderstanding of basic values and principles. Objects built in small villages or towns, completely out of scale of the settlement and the landscape, create a visual discontinuity and disruption. The objective of this paper is to give insight into traditional and contemporary geometric principles and materials, and explore the transformation of the architectural code. The contemporary models show an extraordinary lack of architectural design and execution quality. How can we, at the same time,...
WIT Transactions on The Built Environment, 2011
Old historic residential areas represent a cross section of information on cultural, social and e... more Old historic residential areas represent a cross section of information on cultural, social and economic circumstances of their time. Through various periods, adaptation and transformation led to the loss of material identity of mahalas (residential/neighborhood areas from the ottoman period) as living blocks of old cities. Mahalas had universal humanistic values, followed the basic principles of human life (a view and sunlight), respected the site, neighborhood, and value of their surroundings etc. Over time, man has adapted the houses to his contemporary needs and lifestyle, which was inevitable, but on the other hand as a result of these interventions irreversible changes have appeared. Analyzing the processes of reversibility/irreversibility through a case study of vernacular architecture of mahalas, we will raise the issues of recognizing the loss and modes of dealing with it today. The objectives of this study are: defining the historic environment, the importance and value of mahalas in general; defining characteristics of Gradačac mahala Svirac; and identifying the degree of degradation of mahala Svirac through the presence of irreversible phenomena of new construction. One should try to simulate a new image of the city, taking into account changes of life styles based on social and economic thinking. The mahala, as an integral part of the city, should be a sustainable structure based on created and inherited values that we already have, but also taking into consideration the contemporary circumstances of life and innovative architectural and urban improvement solutions. Historic residential areas require a legal and active protection.