This unusual opportunity, important for the protection of our modern architectural heritage, will be accompanied by a documentary film which shooting was initiated by the the staff of the Institute. In the coming period, during the renovation of Villa Prendić, the Foundation will inform the professional and general public about the renovation through its profile on the social network Instagram, with the publication of video and photographic material made during the works.

Članak Villa Prendić will be restored to his former appearance with the upcoming renovation se pojavljuje prvo na Fondacija Milan Zloković.

Villa Steric, designed by Milan Zloković in 1933 for industrialist engineer Dragoljub Šteric, founder of the Zmaj Airplane and Hydroplane Factory in Zemun, was declared a cultural monument by the Government of the Republic of Serbia on July 25, 2019. The function of the building and the form are united and integrated into the natural environment, which highly values this building according to the criteria of aesthetic functionalism and represents one of the anthological achievements of Serbian interwar architecture.

Having determined on the spot that extensive construction works are being carried out on the reconstruction and extension of cultural monuments and fencing of the plot without the approval of the competent service for urbanism and construction of Savski Venac municipality, and thus without issued conservation conditions and approvals for design documentation which change the original appearance, size, facades, building elements of the exterior and interior, the Institute for the Protection of Cultural Monuments of the City of Belgrade informed the Secretariat for Inspection Affairs, the Sector for Construction and Town Planning Supervision requesting urgent action to implement all legally prescribed procedures. Although the Secretariat for Inspection Affairs gave written information a month after the letter was sent that the construction inspector issued a decision ordering the investor to return the works to their original condition, the illegal works were not stopped and the damage to the building and its surroundings was not reported.

By announcing to the general public, the organizations and institutions that advocate for the protection of architectural heritage and development of architectural culture in Serbia drew attention to the violation of legal procedures in the hope that the responsible national and City of Belgrade authorities will take necessary steps to preserve this cultural monument from destruction.

Članak An appeal was sent to prevent the devastatioon of Villa Šterić – a cultural monument se pojavljuje prvo na Fondacija Milan Zloković.

Članak About the Zloković family in the series “Ancestors and Descendants” of RTS se pojavljuje prvo na Fondacija Milan Zloković.

The contracting parties agreed to work together during and after the formation of the Milan Zloković Legacy to publish a catalog of Legacy items, prepare exhibitions on Milan Zloković based on Legacy items, as well as items owned by the Milan Zloković Foundation, and publish Legacy material on the website of Belgrade City Museum and Milan Zloković Foundation website, preparation and publishing of publications and other activities related to promoting the personality and work of Milan Zloković, exchange of information relevant to museological processing and working materials and knowledge that may be useful for the Museum and the Foundation, as well as raising funds for the processing and exhibition of artefacts.

Članak By signing the annex to the agreement, the cooperation between Milan Zloković Foundation and Belgrade City Museum of the was expanded se pojavljuje prvo na Fondacija Milan Zloković.

In this early work, on the transition from historicism to modernism, but above all significant in his entire opus, architect Zlokovic used an eclectic method to create a modernized structure with stylistic elements of Renaissance palaces of central and northern Italy, but also relief accents inspired by Baroque and Manichaean eras. The art of the façade, in addition to the relief and façade sculpture by sculptor Živojin Lukić, was complemented by the allegorical fresco composition of the painter Mladen Josić in the upper zone of the façade, which emphasized the final wreath in the final frieze.

Created in the interaction of three artistic disciplines – architecture, sculpture and painting – the former Josif Šojat building is a unique example of Belgrade residential architecture of the first half of the 20th century, so the Foundation was pleased to receive news on the initiative to restore the fresco, which will bring significant contribution to the renewal of Belgrade’s cultural heritage. The condominium association will be engaged in the implementation of the renovation itself and will look for the necessary funding.

On that occasion, a meeting was held at the Institute for the Protection of Cultural Monuments of Belgrade to discuss further steps in the realization of this endeavor, especially in defining the original appearance of the fresco, which should be as close as possible to the original painting, on the basis of available archival documentation, finding the adequate painter-conservator and obtaining necessary approvals of the competent authorities.

Članak Initiative launched for the restoration of the fresco on the facade of the residential and commercial building at 33 Kralja Milutina Street se pojavljuje prvo na Fondacija Milan Zloković.

Angelina Banković, art historian and senior curator at the Museum of the City of Belgrade, who leads the Collection of Architecture and Urbanism, within which the Legacy of Milan Zloković was formed, spoke about the work of architect Milan Zloković, its beginnings, influences and contribution to the development of modern architecture in Serbia. Dr. Djordje Mojovic, manager of the Foundation, presented the reasons for founding the Foundation, its mission and intention to make the extensive legacy of architect Milan Zlokovic available as a public good and part of our national culture.

Članak About the establishment of the the Legacy of Milan Zloković in the show “All the colors of life” on RTS se pojavljuje prvo na Fondacija Milan Zloković.

Članak The Ministry of Culture and Information supported the digitalization and conservation of archival material of architect Milan Zloković se pojavljuje prvo na Fondacija Milan Zloković.

Članak Milan Zlokovic Foundation on the web presentation se pojavljuje prvo na Fondacija Milan Zloković.

By the decision of the Government of the Republic of Serbia from March 13, 2020, and at the proposal of the Institute for the Protection of Cultural Monuments of the City of Belgrade, Villa Prendić was declared a cultural monument. Built in 1933 in the Professor’s Colony, 20 Osmana Đikića Street, for Zloković’s friend lawyer Jovan Prendić and his wife Dr. Dragojla, this urban villa is positioned as a one-story free-standing building on a regulation line with a front facade oriented towards the square. The influence of the Austrian architect Adolf Loos is noticeable in the architectural solution, expressed in aspects of the Raumplan applied in Zloković’s characteristic way, as well as in the design processing of certain details and architectural elements.

Based on the consistently implemented concept of the architecture of the modernist movement, expressed in the purist treatment of volume and strict functionality of the base, Villa Prendić brings Belgrade’s interwar residential architecture closer to European models. This cultural monument is one of the most representative examples of modernism in Belgrade and represents a prominent achievement of the architect Milan Zloković. In addition, Villa Prendić is an integral part of the architectural and urban ensemble of the Professor’s Colony and is part of its authentic ambiance.

The established measures for the protection of this cultural monument relate, inter alia, to the preservation of the original architectural expression of the building within the defined horizontal and vertical regulation, preservation of the facade grid, structure, materialization, processing, and color of materials used in finishing, preservation of the original building. organization and elements of horizontal and vertical communication in the existing form, with technological improvement of existing and introduction of new installations necessary for modern functioning, as well as up-to-date monitoring and maintenance of a structural-static system of the building, facade cladding and openings, roof geometry, vertical communications.

Članak Villa Prendić declared a cultural monument se pojavljuje prvo na Fondacija Milan Zloković.

Članak New buildings for Monuments of Culture se pojavljuje prvo na Fondacija Milan Zloković.