Contemporary aesthetics is facing an identity issue with being truly original and rather reviving trends from the past. This nostalgia-forward approach to style has made its way to every aspect of human culture, including music, fashion, and ultimately, space. Increasingly, we are witnessing a growing trend of transforming abandoned urban spaces an...

By Damjan Trifunović, Jovana Stefanović

Strategy for sustainable urban development of cultural buildings along the Cultural Route identifies urban mapping strategy for restoring circulation by activating social aspects and developing cultural activities at the cultural buildings, monuments and urban squares located along the Cultural Route in Skopje. The methodology of this scientific pa...

By Full Prof. Dr Viktorija Mangaroska, Liljana Mangaroska, Full Prof. Dr Kosta Mangaroski

Modern architectural solutions in densely populated areas require structures with multiple underground levels. With advancements in construction technology, numerous solutions have been developed to secure the excavation of foundation pits and adjacent structures. The most rational solution adopted is the securing of the excavation and adjacent str...

By Radovan Perić, Srđan Živković, Dragana Turnić, Marija Spasojević Šurdilović

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

Recycling of construction and demolition waste (C&DW) provides new raw materials, reducing the use of natural resources and the amount of waste for disposal. The aim of this work is to increase the recycling rate of C&DW by building a recycling yard with a mobile plant, with minimal negative environmental impacts. Primary separation at sour...

By Ivan Stojković, Predrag Stanković, Milica Trpkova

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