Integrated Living Within the Forms of Architectural Housing Structures in the Period 1945–1970: The Case of Skopje

How does a city remember? A city remembers through its architecture. When thoughtfully guided by the sensitive application of appropriate architectural typologies, a city can cultivate a biographical identity. On the other hand, the loss of a city’s architectural and historical heritage results in a profound loss of memory. The perception of architecture in the context of integrated living is deeply rooted in memory, drawing upon what has been previously constructed and experienced. The development of new architectural prototypes is inherently tied to a process of recollecting established typologies. The typology of structures for integrated living often embodies multilayered meanings, where one interpretation may be obscured by another, shaped by socio-cultural contexts and prevailing lifestyles. Typologies, however, are never exact replications of their originals; they are reinterpreted and analogous. The forms of integrated living encapsulate reflect the cultural essence of dwelling, contributing to the evolution of transitional typologies.