Building of the Garrison Command in Užice – History, Urbanism, Architecture Cover Image

Зграда команде гарнизона у Ужицу – историја, урбанизам и архитектура
Building of the Garrison Command in Užice – History, Urbanism, Architecture

Author(s): Duško Kuzović
Subject(s): Architecture, Local History / Microhistory, Military history, 19th Century
Published by: Institut za strategijska istraživanja
Keywords: Architecture in Serbia; 19th century architecture; Military Architecture in Serbia; Garrison Command in Užice; Užice;

Summary/Abstract: Garrison command facility in Užice was built since 1851 to 1859 As some events and lack of funds were often interrupting works. The building contains ground and first floor and is designed according to principles of European architecture of the 19th century. Volume is in the form of regular square with two lateral risalits. The facade is divided horizontally with multilevel and eaves wreath. Vertical division comes out of using angular pilasters. The facade is in equable rhythm window axes – per three on risalits and five on central facade field. The building had a significant role in functioning of town during Ottoman occupation. After the deliberation, it became the center of the square formed in front of the building.

  • Issue Year: 2013
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 143-159
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: Serbian