INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE BUILDINGS IN TETOVO: BETWEEN DEMOLITION AND REUSE
Keywords:
industrial heritage, demolition, adaptive reuse, sustainability, success factorsAbstract
Industrial heritage includes certain abandoned areas which are products of industrialization and represent
the prosperous phase of industrial activities. These abandoned industrial buildings are an integral part of the
structure of the city, and through their architectural, social and cultural value, affect the quality of urban life.
There are many buildings and complexes that are witnesses of industrial processes in North Macedonia, but, due to a
lack of interest in preserving industrial remains, and a lack of awareness, documentation, or protection, these
buildings are often at risk of demolition and destruction before any conservation and reuse.
Recently, with the help of some successful projects, it was realized that reusing industrial heritage is economically
advantageous and sustainable. Some of these sites have found new applications (stores, workshops, warehouses,
etc.), however, during this process of adaptive reuse, a lot of information about the former way of working and
living is lost. This happens because of a lack of laws and regulations concerned with the protection of industrial
buildings, therefore, in most cases, it is in the hands of architects to find solutions that will protect the original
character and architectural features of industrial buildings.
Organizations such as TICCIH and ICOMOS continually try to bring to public attention the significance of
industrial heritage, and the benefits of its reuse, however, owners have consistently been resistant to embracing
adaptive reuse.
In this paper, in addition to the recognition of obsolete industrial buildings in Tetovo, the elements that influence the
success or failure of adaptive reuse projects will be analyzed as well, to help decision-makers accept the adaptive
reuse of industrial buildings.
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