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Prof. Elina Krasilnikova, Doc. Vladimir Rusanov, Ass.

Larisa Popova, Danil Sharonov, Vlad Shapovalov,

Marina Strelka

Department of Urbanism and Theory of Architecture

Institute of Architecture and Urban development

Volgograd State University of Architectural and Civil

Engineering,

BELGRADE, 6-11th June, 2016 Third International Workshop

TASK 1- URBAN AND ARCHITECTURAL

CONTEXT ANALYSIS OF KOSANCICEV VENACK AREA IN BELGRADE

TASK 1

Belgrade Belgrade is the capital and the main city of Serbia. The site of the city is at the confluence of Sava and Danube rivers, between the West and the East, which leads to a crucial impact on its urban and architectural development throughout history. The political and cultural Western and Eastern influences, which are alternating after the restoration of the state of Serbia, represent the basic elements of its modern identity.

TASK 1- URBAN AND ARCHITECTURAL CONTEXT ANALYSIS

Kosančićev venac or simply Kosančić is the oldest urban part of the city. It

overlooks the Sava and extends from the Kalemegdan fort to Branko’s Bridge.

With its cobblestone streets and old family houses, Kosančićev venac is

probably the most beautiful part of Belgrade.

Back in the old days

Wishing to be closer to the Cathedral and as a counterweight to Turkish

fortifications on the Danube bank, Serbs created this settlement in the first part

of the 19th century.

However, Kosančićev venac started to become more organized settlement a

couple of decades later, after Turks have left Belgrade. At first houses were built

around cathedral, but later area started to spread more and more. In the 19th

century, Kosančićev venac was social, cultural and commercial center of

Belgrade.

Although it stands only as a witness of the old days and a monument of culture

today, it has never lost popularity among old Belgradians.

Kosančić attractions

Area and the street Kosančićev venac were named after Serbian epic hero Ivan

Kosančić. According to legend, he died in Kosovo fight in 1389. Today in street

named after him stands his bust, work of Serbian sculptor Petar Ubavkić.

Orthodox Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel was and still is center of

Kosančić. This church built in 1840 still remains a place of worship, but can be

visited every day. Next to the cathedral stands the oldest kafana in Belgrade

called "?" or Question mark because one of his owners couldn't decide how to

name it. Since everybody accepted this name, later owners didn't want to

change it and the name stands until today. Opposite to kafana stands

Residence of Princess Ljubica, once home of the first lady of Serbia and a

museum today.

One of the symbols of Kosančićev venac is remains of National Library that was

burnt during German bombing of Belgrade in 1941. During that fire, within

seconds disappeared completely written culture of Serbs.

On of the most beautiful examples of Art Nouveau in Kosančić is house of

Mihajlo Petrović Alas, famous Serbian mathematician. This famous resident of

Kosančićev venac was mathematical genius who became member of Serbian

Academy of Science and Art when he was just 32. Public knew him better after

his other passions, violin and fishing. He regularly performed in Belgrade

kafanas and spent his free time with fishermen on Danube. That's how he got

his nickname Alas, which means fisherman. He was passionate traveler who

traveled twice to polar expeditions and later wrote about it.

Analysis of the existing urban planning context allows to define the main directions of urban planning revitalization Kosančićev Venac. Namely, the vector of urban development it is advisable to determine the riverside area. Analysis of the current urban planning practice has shown that revitalization of of coastal territories gives an active social and economic impulse to the development of not only the surrounding areas of the city, but also the entire urban fabric.

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• TASK 1- URBAN AND ARCHITECTURAL CONTEXT ANALYSIS

Projects of forming social and recreational areas of Volgograd embamkments in connection with the city adjacent areas. The research part of the project. Thesis Project by T. Ilyukhina, supervisor – Professor E. Krasilnikova.

permeability

environmental friendliness and hybrid

accessibility

integrated

landscape improved communcative social and transport areas for pedestrians and cyclists.

Kosančićev Venac, Belgrade Case studies

availability

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MAIN BUILDINGS

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BUILT AREA

GREEN AREA

RIVERSIDE PAVED AREA

ROADWAY

TRAM RAILS

HIGHWAY

PEDESTRIAN WAY


ROAD

COMMUNICATIONS AND

OPEN AREAS

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Adverse territory. The mismatch functions in the area.

The territory of the old buildings. Needs regeneration areas.

WEAKNESSES

The most problematic areas for

revitalization Kosančićev Venac are sites located in the inner part of area. This is due to the fact that there is a functional heterogeneity of the territory and architectural

diversity of existing buildings and structures, that requires a fairly significant investments for regeneration of the territory

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PARK

KALEMEDGAN

STRENGTHS

GREAT AMOUNT OF CULTURAL AND HISTORIC BUILDINGS

PRIVILEGED SITUATION

GREAT PERCENTAGE OF GREEN AREAS (OR POTENTIAL GREEN ONES

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OPPORTUNITIES

IMPROVE THE CONNECTION WITH KALEMEGDAN PARK

CREATION OF A PUBLIC SPACE OVER THE OLD LIBRARY

RELOCATION OF RAILS AND TRANSIT FREIGHT TRAFFIC

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PRIVATE AREAS PUBLIC AREAS

WAREHOUSES/STOREHOUSES


The area distribution is quite

balanced; public areas contain administration, education and religious buildings, but also open spaces as gardens or parks, the private ones divide theirs functions between housing and

economic activities. The presence of warehouses and storehouses in the private areas is important in order to understand the composition of the

neighbourhood and its activities.

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