LOCATION: Kej 13-ti Noemvri, Skopje, Macedonia (FYROM) ARCHITECT: Janko Konstantinov DATES: 1974, 1982, 1989 (Three Phases of Construction) Site Visit(s): Weds Sept 17, Sat Sept 20 2014 __________________________________________ RELEVANT LINKS http://architectuul.com/architecture/skopje-central-post-office
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SKOPJE __ A City Slips Away
Skopje is a strange place. An unsettling mishmash. In 1963 the city suffered a devastating earthquake which destroyed nearly a large portion of the city. Japanese architect Kenzo Tange was hired to complete a new master plan for the city. A massive amount of building stock […]
Градски Трговски Центар (GRADSKI TRGOVSKI CENTAR) SHOPPING CENTER | Skopje
LOCATION: 11 Oktomvri, Skopje, Macedonia (FYROM) ARCHITECT: Zivko Popovski DATES: 1969 (International Design Competition), 1973 (Construction Completed) NOTES: Dramatic alterations which will irreparably transform this central shopping mall have been proposed as part of the Skopje 2014 building campaign. Protests against these changes have been […]
STATE HYDROMETEROLOGICAL INSTITUTE | Skopje
LOCATION: Skupi, Skopje 1000, Macedonia (FYROM) ARCHITECT: Kristo Todorovsk DATES: 1975 Site Visit: Sat Sep 20 2014 ________________________________ RELEVANT LINKS http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/skopje-hydrometeorological-institute
RAILWAY STATION | Skopje
LOCATION: Bulevar Kuzman Josifovski Pitu 15, 1000 Skopje, Macedonia (FYROM) ARCHITECT: Janko Konstantinov DATES: 1969 NOTES: Part of Kenzo Tange’s 1965 urban reconstruction plan. Site Visit: Fri Sept 19 2014 _____________________________________ RELEVANT LINKS http://archimess.tumblr.com/post/13127712012/kenzo-tange