The Building of the Belgrade Cooperative

The building of the former Belgrade Cooperative was constructed in 1907. It was designed by architects Nikola Nestorović and Anda Stevanović. During the planning of construction, both architects were under the impression of the great Paris Exhibition in 1900 and the decorativism of the Paris school. The palace of the...

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  • The building of the former Belgrade Cooperative was constructed in 1907. It was designed by architects Nikola Nestorović and Anda Stevanović. During the planning of construction, both architects were under the impression of the great Paris Exhibition in 1900 and the decorativism of the Paris school.
  • The palace of the Belgrade Cooperative is one of the most important architectural works in Belgrade from the beginning of the 20th century. During its construction, the latest building procedures and materials were used for the first time, as well as rich sculptural and decorative plastics.
  • The construction of this building coincided with the change of political regime in Serbia. After the assassination of the king Aleksandar Obrenović, the Karadjordjevic dynasty came to power, which led to a change in the system of governance.