Skopje Commieblocks

Realek · August 28th, 2007, 03:17 AM

Most of Skopje commieblocks are fairly new and in great shape. They started building them in the early 50s, but the majority was built from the 70s onward. We are still building them, although not as much as in the past.

Here are 30 pics!

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dewrob · September 1st, 2007, 01:02 AM

great compilation

earth intruder · September 1st, 2007, 01:47 PM

aren't that bad at all

Blok · September 2nd, 2007, 01:06 PM

Not really different then the modern ones I prefer more boxy commies

Giorgio · September 19th, 2007, 02:56 PM

If Greece really wants to help the Balkans, they should fund the demolition of these monstrosities that ruined the upper Balkan towns and cities.

Thanks for pics.

Blok · September 19th, 2007, 03:05 PM

There are far more monstrosities in Greece if you talk about architekture

echo · September 20th, 2007, 09:32 PM

Hi Realek, thanks for the show! All these blockbuildings look a bit similar - in that thay are not simple and box-like but complicated. It makes a bit weary and pressured feelings in me because of that... Strange.

Realek · September 22nd, 2007, 05:06 AM

thnx for the feedback guys

Zorba · October 15th, 2007, 08:05 PM

I've seen worse when I went to Sofia. These are actually not that bad.

7t · October 16th, 2007, 04:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Giorgio

If Greece really wants to help the Balkans, they should fund the demolition of these monstrosities that ruined the upper Balkan towns and cities.

Thanks for pics.

You should start with cleaning up pretty much all the ugliness that streches throughout Athens which has given it a typical middle-eastern look

Jünyus Brütüs · October 16th, 2007, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Giorgio

If Greece really wants to help the Balkans, they should fund the demolition of these monstrosities that ruined the upper Balkan towns and cities.

Thanks for pics.

actually they do not look bad even quite attractive... these commieblocks useful and effective if they build in sub urban area but they ruin the city if they build them in the middle of city centre... Large and developed cities like Paris, London, Berlin all have these type of blocks and even it seems blocks are more tasteful in Balkans!

Zorba · October 22nd, 2007, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7t

You should start with cleaning up pretty much all the ugliness that streches throughout Athens which has given it a typical middle-eastern look

I'm sorry but what does this have to do with anything? Seriously....

Because he is Greek he is not allowed to make a comment on a type of architecture he doesn't like (Commieblocks)? Did he design Athens? Is he responsible for any faults the city may have? No. Therefore, it makes so sense to bring up Athens in a conversation about Skopje. Whether you agree with his opinion or not, he is entitled to it, and instead of making childish remarks about something that has nothing to do with the topic (Athens), if you disagree, make a real argument.

Thank you.

KONSTANTINOUPOLIS · October 23rd, 2007, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7t

You should start with cleaning up pretty much all the ugliness that streches throughout Athens which has given it a typical middle-eastern look

Same old Football Rules, I will have an eye on you.

vari k. · October 23rd, 2007, 06:02 AM

It's ok for someone to say that these cities have been "destroyed" by commies and that they look like monstrosities but it's not ok for someone to say that they should start by cleaning up in their own country first? Nice.
And giorgos, how can greece help these countries in ANY way possible? I know greece's economy is 5-10 times where the rest of the balkans is, but the demolition, replacement of homes for the people living in, and the re-building of these commie blocks isn't exactly cheap.

Anyway as for the pictures, i don't have a problem with commie blocks, at times they have a certain charm, however, at times they look very depressing and dull...idk what it is about them, it may be the similar building patterns. And is it just me or does it seem like every picture of commie blocks is taken out in the cold? Something about the pictures is VERY grey

ZimasterX · October 23rd, 2007, 07:15 AM

Reminds me of apartments I've seen in Germany and Italy rather than true Eastern European commieblocks.

dewrob · October 23rd, 2007, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by vari karin

And is it just me or does it seem like every picture of commie blocks is taken out in the cold? Something about the pictures is VERY grey

yeah man, most are winter shots if not all...

***Tillor87*** · June 3rd, 2008, 08:55 AM

Thanks for the pics

dejan · June 3rd, 2008, 09:24 AM

Thanks for checking them out

Junkie · June 4th, 2008, 02:28 AM

Actually I would say there are far more worst commies in the eastern countries of Europe like Poland, Bulgaria or Russia.

HenkMan · June 5th, 2008, 09:16 PM

These are awesome! I love walking in those parks among buildings at night , it's awesome, peaceful and powerful.

August 28th, 2007, 03:17 AM	#1
Realek BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Skopje, Macedonia Posts: 2,239 Likes (Received): 2	Skopje Commieblocks Most of Skopje commieblocks are fairly new and in great shape. They started building them in the early 50s, but the majority was built from the 70s onward. We are still building them, although not as much as in the past. Here are 30 pics! Enjoy: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 [/QUOTE] 27 28 29 30

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September 20th, 2007, 09:32 PM	#7
echo commieblock enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Tallinn Posts: 350 Likes (Received): 1	Hi Realek, thanks for the show! All these blockbuildings look a bit similar - in that thay are not simple and box-like but complicated. It makes a bit weary and pressured feelings in me because of that... Strange. __________________ www.magistraal.ee My threads: Commieblocks in Estonia Tallinn: 1 2 3 Tartu: 1 2 The Wires The Facades Commieblock forum! Future abstract city Super commieblocks in Hong Kong Brutalism!

October 15th, 2007, 08:05 PM	#9
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September 1st, 2007, 01:47 PM	#3
earth intruder Dubaj mnie nie kręci Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lublin Posts: 3,967 Likes (Received): 12	aren't that bad at all

September 2nd, 2007, 01:06 PM	#4
Blok BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,648 Likes (Received): 1	Not really different then the modern ones I prefer more boxy commies

September 19th, 2007, 03:05 PM	#6
Blok BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,648 Likes (Received): 1	There are far more monstrosities in Greece if you talk about architekture

September 22nd, 2007, 05:06 AM	#8
Realek BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Skopje, Macedonia Posts: 2,239 Likes (Received): 2	thnx for the feedback guys

October 23rd, 2007, 06:02 AM	#14
vari k. Kosova is ALBANIAN Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 520 Likes (Received): 0	It's ok for someone to say that these cities have been "destroyed" by commies and that they look like monstrosities but it's not ok for someone to say that they should start by cleaning up in their own country first? Nice. And giorgos, how can greece help these countries in ANY way possible? I know greece's economy is 5-10 times where the rest of the balkans is, but the demolition, replacement of homes for the people living in, and the re-building of these commie blocks isn't exactly cheap. Anyway as for the pictures, i don't have a problem with commie blocks, at times they have a certain charm, however, at times they look very depressing and dull...idk what it is about them, it may be the similar building patterns. And is it just me or does it seem like every picture of commie blocks is taken out in the cold? Something about the pictures is VERY grey

October 23rd, 2007, 07:15 AM	#15
ZimasterX Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,886 Likes (Received): 3	Reminds me of apartments I've seen in Germany and Italy rather than true Eastern European commieblocks.

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dejan BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,305 Likes (Received): 1	Thanks for checking them out

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Junkie Supervisor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Skopje Posts: 1,090 Likes (Received): 13	Actually I would say there are far more worst commies in the eastern countries of Europe like Poland, Bulgaria or Russia.

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HenkMan Cartoon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Belgrade Posts: 927 Likes (Received): 0	These are awesome! I love walking in those parks among buildings at night , it's awesome, peaceful and powerful. __________________ www.Beobuild.net

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