The ongoing destruction of the Generalštab complex in Belgrade, designed by Nikola Dobrović, represents a critical loss to modernist architecture, urban identity, and collective memory. Built between 1955 and 1965, the complex is a masterpiece of Yugoslav modernism, integrating symbolic topography, tectonic expression, and spatial dynamism, ...

By Luka Radosavljević, Katarina Radosavljević

One of the architectural jewels of the 20th century in Bulgaria - the Mineral Bath in Bankya - is located in the immediate vicinity of Sofia. It was designed by the Bavarian architect Carl Hocheder and opened for visitors in 1911. The architect's overall intention to merge the function of a spa, equipped with the most modern technical facilities of...

By Blagovesta Ivanova, Alexandra Ivanova, Stanislav Georgiev

At the turn of the century, more precisely in 2005, the World Congress of Architects was held in Istanbul under the theme A Celebration of Cities. A vast number of ideas from around the world, translated into drawings and texts, testifying to the optimistic spirit of architects and urban planners. The presence of Zaha Hadid, renowned for her avant-...

By Dejan Milivojevic, Dragana Stamenić

The paper presents a study on the transformability of architectural form under the influence of light and shadow as key elements of visual perception, experience, art, and architecture. Through the analysis of examples where these factors are the primary determinants of the appearance of architectural form, the study demonstrates the principle of s...

By Jasmina Tamburić, Olivera Nikolić

Application of old shipping containers in the construction of different kinds of buildings is increasingly popular in the world and in our country as well. This is an economically and ecologically sustainable option. Containers, which were originally designed for transportation, after they have served their purpose, can be used to build modular bui...

By Aleksandra Cilić, Jelena Savić, Danijela Ðurić Mijović, Predrag Radomirović

The frequency and intensity of floods and droughts are projected to rise under future climatic conditions. Urban areas, with their increasing populations and expanding built environments, are expected to face these challenges more acutely. In response, smart cities that leverage digital technologies for data collection and service delivery are well...

By Borislava Blagojević, Snežana Đorić-Veljković, Milan Gocić, Emina Hadžić

Landscape edging (barriers) play a significant role in increasing the aesthetic value and functionality of entire green areas. They provide a way to solve the transition between two different surfaces, creating border and transitional zones between green areas and the surrounding spatial elements i.e. between structural elements within green areas....

By Nenad Stavretović, Jovana Petrović, Marija Pešikan

This paper explores the spatial organization and quality of multi-storey apartments in the city of Niš, Serbia, with a focus on their potential to bridge the gap between single-family housing and traditional multi-family apartments. Through a typological and regulatory overview, the study highlights duplex and mezzanine units as architectura...

By Nataša Petković, Vladana Petrović, Hristina Krstić

A common characteristic of concrete as a material used in the construction of dams and the surrounding rock mass, on which such structures are typically founded, is the presence of voids within the material. Buoyancy, as the load exerted by water in the voids of the foundation medium and concrete that presses against the structure, must be reduced ...

By Dušan Stevanović, Nikola Mirković, Uroš Mirković

This study investigates contemporary housing trends in Niš, Serbia, focusing on urban planning, architectural practices, and socio-economic conditions influencing the local housing market. The primary objectives are to identify prevailing housing trends, assess their conformity with current regulatory frameworks, and propose improvements to ...

By Slavisa Kondic, Katarina Medar, Milica Zivkovic, Vojislav Nikolic, Mirko Stanimirovic