REGENERATION OF RURAL ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE: CASE STUDY OF FIVE TRADITIONAL HOUSES IN SIRINIĆKA ŽUPA

The architectural legacy of Sirinićka Župa, located in the south part of the Republic of Serbia, at the foot of the Šar mountain, is best known by traditional houses. The uniqueness of the style of old Sirinić houses is attributed to the use of local materials and adaptation to local topography, climate and the morphology of settlements. The study recognizes the importance of preserving the authenticity of the residential architectural heritage of Sirinićka Župa and highlights the need to understand the potential of these buildings in order to determine future appropriate interventions More specifically, the research analyses the development of traditional residential architecture in Sirinićka Župa area, focusing on five characteristic and representative house examples – their original design concept and value, present state, and the regeneration direction. Results contribute to the existing body of literature by providing a detailed scientific description of the values of Sirinić houses, as well as the justified regeneration-related interventions derived from delicate approach and impact assessment.