Contribution to the History of Hospital Facilities Construction Basic Typology of the Regional Hospital Facilities in Kosovo

Chronologically, the history of hospital facilities in Kosovo began at last decade of XIX and early years of XX century, followed by supplements, intervention and reconstruction through years. Actually, general hospitals in Peja, Gjakova, Prizren, Mitrovica, Ferizaj, Vushtri and Gjilan are identified as regional. University clinical centre of Kosovo belong to the tertiary care, but due to high flux of patients, it is acting as a general hospital too. Above mentioned hospitals were subject of this study. Since there is no proper evidence of systemized data regarding regional hospitals in Kosovo, this study attempts to perform a research on various aspects on this topic. In addition, to classify these hospitals, among others, regarding their construction period, typology, architecturally recognizable structure, spatial organization, by creating a proper data base which will enable serious analyses to be carried out. In this sense, initially all available information about relevant parameters was gathered - desk study and other recordings during the site visits were systematized. Combined qualitative and quantitative analyses show the trajectory of an ad-hock development of healthcare facilities in Kosovo. The study suggests priorities regarding future intervention, which final goal is better image of hospital facilities in Kosovo

Modernization tendencies in architecture and street infrastructure in Kosovo during the Tanzimat reforms

Abstract Modernization tendencies in architecture and street infrastructure were introduced in Kosovo during the Tanzimat Reforms, enforced by the Ottoman Empire in the late 19th century. Lack of original archive documentation until now has impeded scientific approach to urban and architectural analysis, for which reason, Kosovo cities often face difficulties in documenting their historical and cultural continuity. In order to fill the gap of knowledge about urban built heritage of 19th century in Kosovo, this paper uses and analyzes original visual archival documents, retrieved by author from the Premiership Ottoman Archives Analyses show that construction of street network and public buildings was realized in line with the needs arising from new administrative division imposed by the Tanzimat Reforms. While street network intended to connect Kosovo settlements, public buildings and especially the government buildings built in Prizren and Prishtina, former centers of Vilayets, intended to introduce new building standards and a new language of architecture. Interrogation of modernization tendencies in architecture and street network in Kosovo during this period is important for establishing a continuity of future planning development, as well as in narrating modernization tendencies that occurred in Kosovo in line with other parts of the Late Ottoman Empire territories in the Balkan