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“Socialist Modernism in Romania
and the Republic of Moldova”, the first photo album/digital guide in the 3rd release of ‘s planned series, will be available in 800 copies after the 12 September.

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The photo album includes landmarks of socialist
modernist architecture in Romania and the Republic of Moldova – from 1955 to 1989/91. B.A.C.U. Association introduces and explains socialist modernist tendencies, it presents – in color photographs – a functional image of the buildings and their often original elements that synthesize local culture and traditions, while bringing us up to date with their current state of conservation.

Print run 800
Pages 194+1 Spread/ Romania and the Republic of Moldova –

SOC MOD Map
Romanian, English
Size 26×28.5 cm
Weight 1.25 kg

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1st pic:

Hotel Roman,
Baile Herculane, România.
Built 1974-76.
Architect A. Muresan.

2.
Hotel Cosmos,
2 Constantin Negruzzi Bd.,
Chisinau, Republic of Moldova,
built in 1983,
Architects: B. Banykin, I. Kolbayeva

3.
Mihai Flamaropol Skating Rink
(Patinoarul Mihai Flamaropol),
Bucharest, Romania,
opened in 1952 and rebuilt in 1974.
5
“Yu. A. Gagarin” Youth Center,
Chisinau, Moldova.
built in 1972.
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7
“Mercur” Commercial complex,
1, Detunata, Gheorgheni,
Cluj-Napoca, Romania,
built in 60s

9
Romanita - Collective Housing Tower for small family units,
Chisinau, Moldova,
built between 1978-86,
Architect Oleg Vronsky

10

Public utilities building for telephone and postal services,
Cluj-Napoca, Romania,
built between 1966-69,
Architect Vasile Mitrea

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”Socialist Modernism in Central Asia”, the twelfth photo album/digital guide of ‘s planned series, is available in 800 copies.
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dmarks of socialist modernist architecture in Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan) – from the 1955-1991.
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Pages 194 +1 Spread/MAP
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1
Olympic mascot Mishka (1980) on an apartment block in Osh, Kyrgystan.
2
Fashion house, (now: Symbat center),
Almaty, Kazakhstan, 1986
architects: V.Shlegel, A.Bychkov, M.Pan et al.
3
Bus Stop,
Network of bus stations, Tajikistan.
Built in the late 70s.
4
The Aul Residential Complex,
Almaty, Kazakhstan, 1986-2002
Architects: B. Voronin, L. Andreyeva
5
Bus Stop no 28,
Network of bus stations, Uzbekistan.
built in the 80s.
6
Nine-storey large-panel housing building on the basis of III-46 series.
Dushanbe, Tajikistan. 80s
Architects V. Brodovskii et al.
7
Large mosaic panel on the facade of the Kokhi Tojikiston cinema on A. Dzhami Avenue in
Shahrinav, Tajikistan. ( 70s)
Demolished in 2016
Artists: Habibullaev, Begimov and Rakhnae
8
Bus Terminal,
Nurek, Tajikistan.
late 70s.
9
Drilling Tool Experimental Plant,
Samarkand, Uzbekistan. the 80’s
Demolished in 2018.
10
Former restaurant Naryn,
Bishkek, (Frunze) Kyrgyzstan, 1987.
Demolished in 2017.
Architects S.Schambetov, V.Borovikov et al.
11
Hotel Uzbekistan,
Uzbekistan, Tashkent, 1974.
Architect: Ilya Merport, L. Yershova, V. Rashchupkin.
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”Socialist Modernism in Czechia and Slovakia”, the thirteenth photo architectural guide of ‘s planned series, is available in 800 copies. (Available for order)

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The photo album includes landmarks of socialist modernist architecture in the Czech Republic and Slovakia– from 1955 to 1990.

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Pages 199 +1 Spread/ the Czech Republic and Slovakia -SOC MOD Maps
Czech, Slovak and English
Size 26×28.5 cm
Weight 1.25 kg

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Experimental residential building in Bratislava, Slovakia,1968-74
Architect Štefan Svetko with J. Hauskrecht

1
Panorama Resort Hotel,
Štrbské Pleso, Slovakia, 1967-1970
Architect Zdeněk Řihák

3
Most SNP/Bridge of the Slovak National Uprising,
Bratislava, Slovakia, 1967-1972,
Architect Jozef Lacko

4
Block of flats,
Prague, Czech Republic
Built in the 70s

5
Kamzík TV tower,
Bratislava, Slovakia. 1975
architect: Stanislav Májek, Jakub Tomašák, Juraj Kozák, Milan Jurica and Ján Privitzer
6
Hotel International Brno, Brno,
Czechia. 1959-1962. Architects:
Arnošt Krejza, Miloš Kramoliš, Zdeňka
Kopecká, Miroslav Brabec, Jiří Kadeřávek,
Zbyšek Kašpar
7
Dargov department store, Košice,
Slovakia. Built in 1983-1987. Architect:
František Antl. Artist: Vanek Imrich (1984-
1986), Ceramic mosaic
8
Residential house Hadovka
Prague, Czech Republic, 1965-70
Architects: Polák Josef with Šalda Vojtěch

9
Glazed ceramics relief ”Hands
and Flower“ on the façade of the soda
factory (now private company), Brno,
Czechia. Completed in 1980. Artist: Mira
Haberernová-Trančíková

(c) BACU/ photos by Dumitru RUSU

Dear friends ,

We are happy to announce that ”Socialist Modernism in Poland”, the sixth photo album/digital guide of ‘s planned series, is available in 800 copies.

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The photo album includes landmarks of socialist modernist architecture in Poland – from the 1950s to 1980s. B.A.C.U. Association explains socialist modernist tendencies, it presents – in color photographs – a functional image of the buildings and their often original elements that synthesize local culture and traditions, while bringing you up to date with their current state of conservation. At the beginning of the book, a map shows the location of each of the buildings described. The 76 socialist modernist landmarks included in this volume have been organized by function, into five sections.

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Polish and English
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Housing complex “Polish Manhattan”, Wroclaw, Poland.
Built: 1968-1973.
Architect: Jadwiga Hawrylak-Grabowska.
2
Development on Grójecka 19-25,
Warsaw, Poland. (detail)
Built in 1961.
Architects Jan Zdanowicz, Jerzy Baumiller.
3
The “Przyjazn” Housing Estate
1976. Wroclaw, Poland
Architect Witold Jerzy Molicki

5.
Housing building,
ul. Grabiszyńska, 133-35,
Wrocław, Poland ( 1977)
Architect: Stefan Müller.

7.
Development “Osiedle Walentego Roździeńskiego” or “Osiedle Gwiazdy” (Stars buildings)
Al. Walentego Rozdzienskiego 86A
Katowice, Poland.
Built between 1978-1985
Architects Henryk Buszko, Aleksander Franta, Tadeusz Szewczyk

1
Kukurydze housing complex,
Katowice, Poland,
Construction completed in 80’s.
Architect: Henryk Buszko, Aleksander Franta.

”Socialist Modernism in Bulgaria”, the seventh photo album/digital guide of ‘s planned series, is available in 800 copies.

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The photo album includes landmarks of socialist modernist architecture in Bulgaria – from the 1950s to 1980s. Introduction by dr. Emilia Kaleva and dr. Aneta Vasileva, followed by B.A.C.U. Association analysis on socialist modernist tendencies.
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Weight 1.25 kg
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3, 10
Buzludzha Monument
Shipka Pass,
built in 1981,
Architect Georgi Stoilov
2
Sculpture ”Directions and
Movement”, Varna Coach Station
1972. 158 Vladislav Varnenchik
Boulevard, Varna

1
Park-Monument
Varna, 1979
architect Kamen Goranov
sculptors Alyosha Kafedzhiiski and Eugene Barumov
5
Monument of Victory
1970s. Pleven, Bulgaria.

7
Veliko Tarnovo Interhotel
1967-1981. 2 Alexander Penchev
Street, Veliko Tarnovo
9
Hotel Riga,
Ruse, Bulgaria.
Built in 1975.
Architect Evlogi Tsvetkov

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”Socialist Modernism in Poland”, the sixth photo album/digital guide of ‘s planned series, is available in 800 copies.

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3
Cafe in a railway station - PKP Warszawa Powiśle, (former ticket booth)
Warsaw, Poland,
built between 1954-1963,
Architects Arseniusz Romanowicz, Piotr Szymaniak
2, 4.
Kino Kijow (Kiev Cinema)
Krakow, Poland,1960-65,
Architect: Witold Cęckiewicz
1
Hotel Forum.
Krakow, Poland,
built between 1978-1989
Architect Janusz Ingarden.
5.
Sports Hall «Spodek»,
Katowice, Poland.
built between 1964-71
Architects Maciej Gintowt, Maciej Krasiński, Jerzy Hryniewiecki
6.
“Jubilat” Trade House
Al. Krasińskiego 1, Krakow, Poland
Built between 1959-1969
Architect: Jadwiga Sanicka
7.
Exhibition Pavillon Cracow. (Bunker of Arts)
Krakow, Poland.
built in 1965.
Architect Krystyna Tołłoczko-Różyska

8.
Housing building,
ul. Grabiszyńska, 133-35,
Wrocław, Poland ( 1977)
Architect: Stefan Müller.

9.
Former furniture store pavilion “Emilia”,
Warsaw, Poland, (1960-1970) Demolished in 2017
Architect: Marian Kuźniar and Czesław Wegner

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”Socialist Modernism in Former Yugoslavia”, the third photo album/digital guide in 3rd edition of ‘s planned series, is available in 800 copies.

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The photo album includes landmarks of socialist modernist architecture in Former Yugoslavia – from the 1950s to 1980s. The preface by prof. Sandra Uskokovic, B.A.C.U. Association explains socialist modernist tendencies.

Print run 800
Pages 192 +1 Spread/ YUGO-SOC MOD Map
Croatian, Serbian and English
Size 26×28.5 cm
Weight 1.25 kg

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1
The ossuary monument in Kavadarci, North Macedonia
Built in 1976
Designed by Petar Mulichkovski

3rd pic:
Miljevina Motel,
Miljevina, Foca municipality
Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Built in the 70s

2
Hotel Internacional (not in use)
Zenica, BiH,1978
architect Slobodan Jovandic

5 pic:
The former headquarters of Sarajevo-based daily newspapers Oslobodjenje
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the 80s
Architect K. Shahovic et al.

7pic:
“Three fists”, Bubanj Memorial Park,
Nis, Serbia.1963.
Sculptor Ivan Sabolic

9 pic:
The former Tuzla Bank, (Now NLB)
Tuzla, BiH,
Built in 1977,
Architect V.Stojanović

10 pic:

Lamela Bildings -Block 61-64
(aka Panonian Sailboats),
Belgrade, Serbia,1970s, .
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”Socialist Modernism in Germany”, the second photo album of our planned series, is available in a third publication in 800 copies.
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The photo album includes landmarks of socialist modernist architecture in Germany – from 1955 to 1990.
Print run 800
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German and English
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Weight 1.30 kg
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The “Sunflower Tower” apartment building
1974-1979. Mecklenburger Allee 19, Rostock
2
Hochhaus mit Terrasse
1977. Platz d. Freundschaft 16, Rostock
3
“Leninplatz” Housing Development
1970. Platz d. Vereinten Nationen 1, Berlin
1
Press Cafe, Haus des Berliner Verlags,
Berlin-Mitte, Germany,
7
Rettungsschwimmerstation (jetzt Hochzeitslokal)
1974-1981. Das Meeresufer, Binz
Renoviert in 2006 und in 2018
9
Haus des Lehrers,
(House of the Teachers),
Berlin, Germany,
built between 1962 and 1964
10
Former Leninplatz development, a name it would keep until 1992, when it became Platz der Vereinten Nationen (united nations square).
Berlin, Germany.
Built in 1967.
Architect Hermann Henselmann and Heinz Mehlan.
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”Socialist Modernism in Hungary”, the ninth photo album/digital guide of ‘s planned series, is available in 80o copies.

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Polish and English
Size 26×28.5 cm
Weight 1.25 kg
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1, 7
Skála shopping center
Székesfehérvár, Hungary
Built in 1979
Architect Simon FerencPanel house with loggias aka Teve-Panelhaz
Pecs, 1972 (recently renovated)
Architect Tillai Ernő
2, 5
Hotel Budapest,
Budapest, Hungary,
built in 1967
Architect: Szrogh György
3
Residential building,
Budapest
Built in 1965
Architect Lajos Schmidt (ÁÉTV)
9
Water tower,
Hódmezővásárhely, 1966.
engineer Söpkéz Gusztá
10
Shop and housing building,
Debrecen, Hungary,
built in 1961,
Architect Tibor Mikolás, Artist Árpád Csekovszky

”Socialist Modernism in Former Yugoslavia”, the third photo album/digital guide in 3rd edition of ‘s planned series, will be available in 800 copies starting with October. Those who are interested in are able to order the book on distributor page,

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The former Tuzla Bank, (Now NLB)
Tuzla, BiH,
Built in 1977,
Architect V.Stojanović
4
Ilinden / Makedonium.
Kruševo, North Macedonia, 1974
Architect Iskra Grabuloska
Artists Jordan Grabuloski
1
High-rise 2 & High-rise 3,
Donja Kolonija, Kakanj
Era: Late 1970s–1980s

3, 9 pic:
the PTT Telecommunications Center, detail
Skopje, North Macedonia, 1972-74.
Architect Janko Konstantinov
5
the Central Post Office of Skopje
Skopje, North Macedonia, 1972-74.
Architect Janko Konstantinov

6 pic:
Administrative center,
Montenegro, Podgorica, the 70s
Architect Radosav Zeković.

7 pic:
Hotel Zlatibor,
Užice, Serbia, 1981
Architect Svetlana Kana Radević.

8 pic:
Avala Tower (Telecommunication and observation)
Belgrade, Serbia
Originally constructed in 1961, rebuilt 2006-2009.
Architects Uglješa Bogunović and Slobodan Janjić.

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