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97-572: It was started in 2014 with the reconstruction of the Belgrade Cooperative building, which was finished in June of the same year. It is the second largest mixed use complex under construction in Europe, just after Minsk Mir, worth $ 3.5 billion. Belgrade Waterfront complex will include 10,000 residential units, bilingual elementary school and kindergartens, luxury hotels including St. Regis ,

194-532: A multiplex cinema with nine halls and more than 1,700 seats. Galerija Belgrade is the only place in Serbia where foreign visitors can get a VAT refund immediately after purchase at three points within the mall. This service is provided through cooperation with Global Blue . The revenue of the Belgrade Waterfront company in 2021 will amount to more than 140 million euros, and the estimated profit

291-471: A female figure, the personification of Serbia and four children's figures that embody the Industry. In the niches on the side projections of the main façade are the figures of a Woman with beehive and a Man with a scroll. Inside the building in the main hall, at the beginning of the staircase there are two counterpart figures of a young woman in the form of a chandelier. Above the gallery in the main hall there

388-415: A female figure, the personification of Serbia and four children's figures that embody the Industry. In the niches on the side projections of the main façade are the figures of a Woman with beehive and a Man with a scroll. Inside the building in the main hall, at the beginning of the staircase there are two counterpart figures of a young woman in the form of a chandelier. Above the gallery in the main hall there

485-493: A group of Belgrade merchants, with the idea of investing into Serbia economy . This type of investment was a modern form of credit and an advanced method for reviving both the trading business and the market within the capitalist economy. Since 1897, when the Department of Insurance was founded, in addition to the cooperative banking activity, Belgrade Cooperative was increasingly developed as an insurance company. From being

582-401: A joint metro station in the area of Sava Square, directly next to the building of the former Railway Station. Kula Belgrade , 168 meters high, was envisaged as the Belgrade Waterfront's central point and the capital's future symbol. Kula Belgrade will be the country's highest hotel and residential tower featuring an observation deck and set to house luxurious St. Regis Belgrade. Kula Belgrade

679-488: A large shopping, dining, and entertainment center, was opened on October 30, 2020, in the presence of Eagle Hills Chairman Mohamed Alabbar , the President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić , and Prime Minister Ana Brnabić . It has a total area of 300,000 sqm, the biggest green roof in the region, and 3,600 parking spaces. In addition to the biggest trampoline park in this part of Europe, there is also Cineplexx Galerija Belgrade –

776-538: A plateau next to Kula Belgrade for the first time. Headliner was Goran Bregović . The celebration included an 8-minutes firework, laser show, and light effect on Kula Belgrade's facade. On December 31, 2022, Belgrade Waterfront hosted New Year's Eve celebration for the second time in a row at the same place. Headliner was Željko Joksimović . In July 2022, for the first time, Belgrade Waterfront organized and hosted Belgrade River Fest. The headliners were Andrea Bocelli and Mariza . In June 2023, Belgrade Waterfront hosted

873-438: A president of Belgrade Cooperative - its organizer and principal job coordinator, Luka Ćelović, subsequent donor and benefactor of Belgrade University , Kosta Taušanović and Lazar Paču, the financial leaders of Serbia of their time, public figures, prominent politicians and statesmen, as well as other well-known Belgrade businessmen, Đorđe Vajfert , Dimitirije Ćirković and others. At the regular shareholders meeting in 1897, it

970-438: A president of Belgrade Cooperative - its organizer and principal job coordinator, Luka Ćelović, subsequent donor and benefactor of Belgrade University , Kosta Taušanović and Lazar Paču, the financial leaders of Serbia of their time, public figures, prominent politicians and statesmen, as well as other well-known Belgrade businessmen, Đorđe Vajfert , Dimitirije Ćirković and others. At the regular shareholders meeting in 1897, it

1067-467: A unique creation. Each of the decorative elements, such as the paintings on the walls and ceilings, sculptures, stucco decorations, chandeliers and appliqué on the walls, painted glass parapet at the Counter-hall or glass surfaces of windows and doors of the main hall, are distinctive features which is why Belgrade Cooperative became a cultural monument in 1966. The building is often named as one of

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1164-406: A unique creation. Each of the decorative elements, such as the paintings on the walls and ceilings, sculptures, stucco decorations, chandeliers and appliqué on the walls, painted glass parapet at the Counter-hall or glass surfaces of windows and doors of the main hall, are distinctive features which is why Belgrade Cooperative became a cultural monument in 1966. The building is often named as one of

1261-426: Is a sculptural group consisting of a female figure with a crown, again a symbol of Serbia and two children figures representing the insurance and banking. Metal figure, probably an import, is gilded, as well as all stucco decoration. On the top of pilaster strips, above the windows of the first floor and in the amount of ground-floor windows on the side walls there is a number of reliefs in the form of female masks, while

1358-426: Is a sculptural group consisting of a female figure with a crown, again a symbol of Serbia and two children figures representing the insurance and banking. Metal figure, probably an import, is gilded, as well as all stucco decoration. On the top of pilaster strips, above the windows of the first floor and in the amount of ground-floor windows on the side walls there is a number of reliefs in the form of female masks, while

1455-418: Is also illegal. Ad hoc opening of a restaurant in the building under the highest legal protection is illegal, too. The restaurant's owners claim everything is legal, but didn't provide any paperwork. The state not only refused to investigate or intervene, but government officials organized official state dinners in the venue. Belgrade Cooperative Belgrade Cooperative ( Serbian : Београдска задруга )

1552-418: Is expected to be over 25 million euros. The basic income of the company comes from the sale of real estate, which has been making significant progress over the years, with 3,000 apartments being sold since the beginning of the construction. In 2018 and 2019, total revenue was over 170 million euros. Financial statements of the company Belgrade Waterfront d.o.o. show positive growth of over 11 million euros since

1649-621: Is inspired by the confluence of the Sava River and the Danube . The façade of glass panels reflects the rivers and the panorama of the city, which gives the appearance of fluidity. As the tallest building in Serbia, the Kula Belgrade will have an observation deck at the top with a panoramic view of the entire city. Interestingly, it is the first building in Serbia that will not have a 13th floor. The St. Regis Belgrade hotel will occupy

1746-580: Is located on the right bank of river Sava, in Sava Amphitheater occupying the central city area from Branko's Bridge to the Belgrade Fair . In the 20th century, with the construction of New Belgrade and the expansion of Belgrade to the south, 100 hectares of this plain area on the right bank of the Sava river became neglected. The elongated plain terrain is bordered by hills, which gives it

1843-493: The "Industry of Ripanj granite ." Decorations on the facades and interior, with rich decorative plastic in stucco on the walls and on the ceiling, are work of Franja Valdman, the sculptor of building ornaments. Decorative paintings in the main entrance are work of Bora Kovačević and Andrea Domenico, while the paintings on glass were made by R. Marković. The social status of the Belgrade Cooperative dictated that

1940-421: The "Industry of Ripanj granite ." Decorations on the facades and interior, with rich decorative plastic in stucco on the walls and on the ceiling, are work of Franja Valdman, the sculptor of building ornaments. Decorative paintings in the main entrance are work of Bora Kovačević and Andrea Domenico, while the paintings on glass were made by R. Marković. The social status of the Belgrade Cooperative dictated that

2037-846: The Development of the Coastal Area of the City of Belgrade - the Sava River Coastal Area for the Belgrade Waterfront project. The spatial plan envisages the further development of this part of the city and the construction of public service facilities, from kindergartens and schools, through health institutions, to cultural, sports and recreation facilities, including the two planned lines of the Belgrade Metro , as well as three metro stations - Belgrade Fair , Mostar and Sava Square. Those two planned metro lines will have

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2134-427: The Kula Belgrade, a new city square, Kula Plaza is located. The Plaza hosts concerts, festivals, markets, events, recreation, performances, and seasonal events such as a holiday market and ice skating. The Plaza space also extends the adjacent Kula Belgrade ballroom and provides a new venue for outdoor social events at that edge. The Kula Belgrade and Kula Plaza together take about 5-6000 square meters of space. Kula Plaza

2231-599: The Serbian government and their UAE partners. The project's central point is Kula Belgrade , a new city landmark. Standing at 168 metres (551 ft), this building is designed by the architectural firm, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill . The beginnings of the project are marked with the overnight demolition of the Savamala district in 2016, during which people were restrained by masked men and police failed to respond despite calls from citizens. Belgrade Waterfront complex

2328-524: The appearance of a theater. Hence the name – Sava Amphitheater. Considerations about the arrangement of this part of Belgrade began almost 100 years ago. For the first time, in 1923, the Russian architect Đorđe Pavlovič Kovaljevski, in the General Plan for the arrangement and expansion of Belgrade, foresaw the space between the Sava river and the railway tracks as a place for new apartment blocks. That

2425-464: The assassination of the king Aleksandar Obrenović , the Karadjordjevic dynasty came to power, which led to a change in the system of governance. Autocratic regime was replaced by liberal bourgeois regime of Petar the I , the civil liberties were increased and the economic situation was improved. "Belgrade cooperative for mutual help and savings" was founded in 1882 at the initiative of

2522-461: The building was constructed on the old embankment, and since the land was underwater due to the proximity of the river, the foundation of many walls has to be made of reinforced concrete, the first time in Belgrade, but using the iron for clamps, since there were was no round iron in Belgrade at the time. The contractors of construction works were brothers Stok. All cut stone materials were made by

2619-405: The building was constructed on the old embankment, and since the land was underwater due to the proximity of the river, the foundation of many walls has to be made of reinforced concrete, the first time in Belgrade, but using the iron for clamps, since there were was no round iron in Belgrade at the time. The contractors of construction works were brothers Stok. All cut stone materials were made by

2716-524: The capital, while Eagle Hills owns 68%, and the deadline for construction is set at 30 years. The demolition of the old buildings began in August, and the construction of the first two residential buildings – BW Residences – started in September 2015. The construction is planned to take place in four phases. The first phase includes works in the central coastal part, with four business buildings, including

2813-488: The central part towards Savska Street and residential and business facilities. In the final, fourth phase, the plan includes constructing apartments and entertainment and cultural facilities. The building permit for the first facilities was issued on September 24, 2015. The cornerstone was laid on September 27, 2015, by Prime Minister Aleksandar Vučić and Eagle Hills chairman Mohamed Alabbar . The construction of BW Residences, two residential twenty-story buildings, started in

2910-403: The central wing in the yard around the former Counter hall. These extensions altered the general appearance of the building by removing the wing's domes, the attic became floor, windows and doors in the ground floor were walled up and shop doors become windows of offices. Merlon was removed from the central dome as well as the clock from the main façade. The Counter-hall inside the block remained on

3007-403: The central wing in the yard around the former Counter hall. These extensions altered the general appearance of the building by removing the wing's domes, the attic became floor, windows and doors in the ground floor were walled up and shop doors become windows of offices. Merlon was removed from the central dome as well as the clock from the main façade. The Counter-hall inside the block remained on

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3104-408: 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. Autocratic regime was replaced by liberal bourgeois regime of Petar the I , the civil liberties were increased and the economic situation was improved. "Belgrade cooperative for mutual help and savings"

3201-583: The construction of two residential buildings – BW Vista and BW Parkview – later that year. Tenants of BW Vista and BW Parkview residential buildings moved in during September 2019, and Woodrow Wilson Boulevard and Belgrade Park opened in November of the same year. In 2020, new tenants moved into the BW Magnolia building. On April 14, 2022, the Government of Serbia passed the amended Spatial Plan for

3298-510: The corridors as the luxurious restaurant was opened on the upper floor. The restaurant, which changed names and is now named "Salon 1905" and operated by the 05 Co d.o.o. company, is not opened by the Belgrade Warefront company, yet sub-leasing of the object is illegal per leasing contract. Bills issued by the restaurant doesn't show the turnover is happening on this address, but on 05 Co d.o.o. address in another part of town, which

3395-441: The corridors as the luxurious restaurant was opened on the upper floor. The restaurant, which changed names and is now named "Salon 1905" and operated by the 05 Co d.o.o. company, is not opened by the Belgrade Warefront company, yet sub-leasing of the object is illegal per leasing contract. Bills issued by the restaurant doesn't show the turnover is happening on this address, but on 05 Co d.o.o. address in another part of town, which

3492-444: The courtyard façade is plastered. Structural system has vaults and marble columns. Main staircases are three-armed, stone or marble, while side staircases are spiral and iron. The interior walls are plastered and painted, while the representative rooms are decorated with wall paintings and marble imitation and have pilasters with gilded capitals and applied polychrome decorative female masks. The floors have parquet or terrazzo tiles. On

3589-444: The courtyard façade is plastered. Structural system has vaults and marble columns. Main staircases are three-armed, stone or marble, while side staircases are spiral and iron. The interior walls are plastered and painted, while the representative rooms are decorated with wall paintings and marble imitation and have pilasters with gilded capitals and applied polychrome decorative female masks. The floors have parquet or terrazzo tiles. On

3686-474: The entire area of Belgrade Waterfront was presented on June 27, 2014, and exhibited in the renovated building of the Belgrade Cooperative. Prime Minister Vučić and the Eagle Hills company director Mohamed Alabbar presented the master plan, and it was announced that the investment should amount to 3.1 billion euros. The construction contract was signed on April 26, 2015, between Alabbar, who signed on behalf of

3783-413: The event. Belgrade Cooperative Belgrade Cooperative ( Serbian : Београдска задруга ) was a Serbian cooperative bank founded in 1882 to promote savings and support small enterprises, craftspeople and the poor of Belgrade . Member-shareholders have been paying membership in amount of one Serbian Dinar per week. That was the way for cooperative to become a public savings bank . Luka Ćelović

3880-414: The facades decoration was made of artificial stone, while the interior is in stucco and plaster. All the decorative motifs of Belgrade Cooperative Building are borrowed from post Renaissance , predominantly Baroque , but modernly interpreted to form the unique style expression. Frontal facade is dominated by the large glass surface above which is a dome with merlon flanked by sculptural group consisting of

3977-414: The facades decoration was made of artificial stone, while the interior is in stucco and plaster. All the decorative motifs of Belgrade Cooperative Building are borrowed from post Renaissance , predominantly Baroque , but modernly interpreted to form the unique style expression. Frontal facade is dominated by the large glass surface above which is a dome with merlon flanked by sculptural group consisting of

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4074-475: The facilities. During the preparation of the Spatial Plan, it was stated that the amount for infrastructural land development was around 400 million euros, of which about 275 million is the cost of landscaping within the complex, and about 125 million for new facilities, extensions, and connections to other utilities, heating, sewerage, gas and extension lines across the city. The first construction works on

4171-461: The first 11 floors of the Kula Belgrade and offer more than 100 rooms and suites looking out to the city or the Sava river. The hotel will feature a restaurant at the top of the tower with panoramic views, an all-day dining restaurant, a St. Regis Bar, spa, pool, and event and meeting space for special celebrations. Kula Belgrade will offer the first branded St. Regis apartments in Europe, the so-called The Residences at The St. Regis Belgrade. Next to

4268-612: The first phase. With an area of about 68,000 square meters, 72 meters high each, near the Old Sava Bridge , on the bank of the Sava, these buildings have 296 apartments. In 2018, all the apartments were sold out, with almost 300 families moving in the same year. The cornerstone for the Kula Belgrade , was laid on April 15, 2016, by Prime Minister Vučić, the Mayor of Belgrade Siniša Mali and Eagle Hills chairman Alabbar. It

4365-616: The first time on April 12, 2012, as a pre-election promise of Aleksandar Vučić , the candidate representing the Serbian Progressive Party . On December 12, 2012, Sheikh Muhammad bin Zayed from the United Arab Emirates and Mohamed Alabbar , the founder of Emaar Properties , came to Belgrade with a master plan for the Belgrade Waterfront. That was the first time that the size of the investment venture

4462-527: The first time, new materials and other architectural features put this building among the most representative palaces in Belgrade architecture. Belgrade Cooperative building is one of the few buildings that represent the beginning of the modern reconstruction of Belgrade along the Sava embankment. Belgrade Cooperative Building is a cultural monument of value for the Republic of Serbia since 1979 (Decision, "Službeni glasnik SRS" no. 14/79). City's Institute for

4559-472: The first time, new materials and other architectural features put this building among the most representative palaces in Belgrade architecture. Belgrade Cooperative building is one of the few buildings that represent the beginning of the modern reconstruction of Belgrade along the Sava embankment. Belgrade Cooperative Building is a cultural monument of value for the Republic of Serbia since 1979 (Decision, "Službeni glasnik SRS" no. 14/79). City's Institute for

4656-460: The former Railway Station and Post Office on Sava Square and able to accommodate 480 students. The school will have courts for handball, basketball and volleyball. In February 2023 it was announced that Belgrade Waterfront would get "the most modern kindergarten ", in an area of 800 square meters, with a multifunctional hall for shows and performances. The kindergarten will also have a spacious courtyard and playground of 1400 square meters. In 2020, it

4753-721: The freight road traffic by building the Pupin Bridge and the road bypass around Belgrade. It was necessary to remove a significant number of tracks and the entire Main Railway Station from the current location to the Prokop station and partially to the New Belgrade station . In addition, the central bus station was also moved. The project also includes improving the sewerage system and works on water, heating, gas, electric, telecommunications, and irrigation systems in

4850-495: The ground floor and it was lit through light well. Belgrade Cooperative is one of the most significant buildings in Belgrade and Serbian architecture in the first decade of the 20th century and one of the most successful achievements of architects Andra Stevanović and Nikola Nestorović. Architectural concept, compliance of building's functional and compositional elements, rich sculptural and decorative plastics, style consistency, construction quality, new construction methods used for

4947-495: The ground floor and it was lit through light well. Belgrade Cooperative is one of the most significant buildings in Belgrade and Serbian architecture in the first decade of the 20th century and one of the most successful achievements of architects Andra Stevanović and Nikola Nestorović. Architectural concept, compliance of building's functional and compositional elements, rich sculptural and decorative plastics, style consistency, construction quality, new construction methods used for

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5044-524: The investor, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure Zorana Mihajlović and Director of Belgrade Waterfront Aleksandar Trifunović, who signed it on behalf of Serbia. The project envisaged the construction of 177 hectares of land in the center of Belgrade, with more than a million square meters of residential space, 750,000 square meters of business space, 62,000 square meters of public facilities, and 242,000 square meters of green space. The Republic of Serbia owns 32% of

5141-451: The largest shopping center, Kula Belgrade, a part of the hotel complex, and the first residential building. The second phase includes arranging the space near Branko's bridge and between the Gazela bridge and the fairgrounds . This phase also involves constructing several residential buildings and the reconstruction of buildings protected by law. The third phase introduces the construction of

5238-461: The largest shopping mall in southeast Europe Galerija, and public buildings. In total, about 1.8 million square meters will be built. The project was initiated in 2014 between the Government of Serbia and Eagle Hills, a leading Abu Dhabi–based private investment and development company focused on creating new city hubs in high-growth international markets. Around $ 3.5 billion will be invested by

5335-495: The mask of Mercury is positioned above the entrance. The unity of architecture and applied decorative arts in the interior of the Belgrade Cooperative building is clearly visible. That kind of unity is particularly valued in European architecture from the late 19th and early 20th century and is known as the "synthesis of art". This "synthesis of art" is extremely rare in Belgrade architecture and it makes Belgrade Cooperative building

5432-439: The mask of Mercury is positioned above the entrance. The unity of architecture and applied decorative arts in the interior of the Belgrade Cooperative building is clearly visible. That kind of unity is particularly valued in European architecture from the late 19th and early 20th century and is known as the "synthesis of art". This "synthesis of art" is extremely rare in Belgrade architecture and it makes Belgrade Cooperative building

5529-557: The missing parts. Despite the already existing controversy surrounding the project (68% of which is owned by the investors from the United Arab Emirates), after the government officials reopened the building in the summer of 2014, in September the government ceded the building to the investor for further use. The use was rent-free for the first two years. Government initially stated that the building will be open to everyone and that renovation cost more than €2 million, which

5626-485: The missing parts. Despite the already existing controversy surrounding the project (68% of which is owned by the investors from the United Arab Emirates), after the government officials reopened the building in the summer of 2014, in September the government ceded the building to the investor for further use. The use was rent-free for the first two years. Government initially stated that the building will be open to everyone and that renovation cost more than €2 million, which

5723-559: The most beautiful buildings in Belgrade. Belgrade Cooperative Building was renovated several times. The most important changes in the construction and architectural structure were made in 1956/57 and 1958/59. During those years, the Geological Geophysical Institute made a decision to extend the building by adding the third floor above both wings in Travnička and Hercegovačka streets, and then three floors above

5820-419: The most beautiful buildings in Belgrade. Belgrade Cooperative Building was renovated several times. The most important changes in the construction and architectural structure were made in 1956/57 and 1958/59. During those years, the Geological Geophysical Institute made a decision to extend the building by adding the third floor above both wings in Travnička and Hercegovačka streets, and then three floors above

5917-455: The new building immediately after the completion of construction in 1907 and remained there until its abolition. The building was later used by the Geological Geophysical Institute "Jovan Žujović". The total floor area covers 5,000 m (54,000 sq ft). Belgrade Cooperative Building was built according to the project by two leading Belgrade architects, University professors, Andra Stevanović and Nikola Nestorović . The majority of

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6014-455: The new building immediately after the completion of construction in 1907 and remained there until its abolition. The building was later used by the Geological Geophysical Institute "Jovan Žujović". The total floor area covers 5,000 m (54,000 sq ft). Belgrade Cooperative Building was built according to the project by two leading Belgrade architects, University professors, Andra Stevanović and Nikola Nestorović . The majority of

6111-482: The new one, made of metal. A mast, which once stood on the central dome, will also be rebuilt and also serve as the lightning rod . Due to the lack of funds, the project didn't go on. As the building is within the location of the Belgrade Waterfront project, the investors of this project renovated the venue in 2014. Reconstruction included refurbishment of the object as it is, without reconstruction of

6208-412: The new one, made of metal. A mast, which once stood on the central dome, will also be rebuilt and also serve as the lightning rod . Due to the lack of funds, the project didn't go on. As the building is within the location of the Belgrade Waterfront project, the investors of this project renovated the venue in 2014. Reconstruction included refurbishment of the object as it is, without reconstruction of

6305-402: The project. The points criticised encompass the lacking of a public consultation process as well as the disconnect of the lifestyle of Belgrade's middle and upper classes on one hand and the target group of the developed apartments on the other hand. In addition to this, the intransparency and perceived backroom nature of the Belgrade Waterfront deal has caused real anger, expressed most visibly by

6402-418: The protection of the cultural monuments drafted the reconstruction project for the building in 2009. Authored by Aleksandra Šević and Ljiljana Konta, the project was to include the complete rebuilding of the, today non-existing, two side domes. They were to be built of wood and steel and look the same as the small domes on the head façade. Deteriorated sculpture on the front dome was to be removed and replaced by

6499-418: The protection of the cultural monuments drafted the reconstruction project for the building in 2009. Authored by Aleksandra Šević and Ljiljana Konta, the project was to include the complete rebuilding of the, today non-existing, two side domes. They were to be built of wood and steel and look the same as the small domes on the head façade. Deteriorated sculpture on the front dome was to be removed and replaced by

6596-496: The public rooms are located, with the main facade in Karadjordjeva Street. The wings in Travnička and Hercegovačka Streets in which the workrooms are located have simple facades with uniform peaceful rhythm and different composition in every elevation. The central wing facing the street has two floors – the entrance and the ceremonial hall with the vestibule that extends through two floors and one storey Counter hall in

6693-424: The public rooms are located, with the main facade in Karadjordjeva Street. The wings in Travnička and Hercegovačka Streets in which the workrooms are located have simple facades with uniform peaceful rhythm and different composition in every elevation. The central wing facing the street has two floors – the entrance and the ceremonial hall with the vestibule that extends through two floors and one storey Counter hall in

6790-399: The rear, while both side wings have a ground floor and two floors. Shops were once located on the ground floor of the side wings while the administrative and management offices were on the first floor. The Belgrade Cooperative building was built using mixed techniques. Cellars, which extend beneath the entire building, are made of reinforced concrete, with Prussian vaults. Most of the building

6887-399: The rear, while both side wings have a ground floor and two floors. Shops were once located on the ground floor of the side wings while the administrative and management offices were on the first floor. The Belgrade Cooperative building was built using mixed techniques. Cellars, which extend beneath the entire building, are made of reinforced concrete, with Prussian vaults. Most of the building

6984-439: The representativeness and monumentality become the only possible architectural concept. It was designed in the style of academism, with elements borrowed from both eclectic academic style, as well as contemporary Art Nouveau architecture. It was built as a monumental corner building with three wings in the floor plan at the irregular plot. The most representative part of the building is the prominent and jagged central part, where

7081-439: The representativeness and monumentality become the only possible architectural concept. It was designed in the style of academism, with elements borrowed from both eclectic academic style, as well as contemporary Art Nouveau architecture. It was built as a monumental corner building with three wings in the floor plan at the irregular plot. The most representative part of the building is the prominent and jagged central part, where

7178-527: The savings fund and loaning money to the small proprietors, the Cooperative developed into the strong financial organization which loaned money to the city and state. Branches were open in Skopje and Thessaloniki . As such, it operated until 1944, representing one of the most important institutions of its kind. Some of the most important figures of economic and financial life of Serbia were once acting as

7275-509: The second Belgrade River Fest, with headliners Anna Netrebko , Yusif Eyvazov and Yasmin Levy . In December 2022, Belgrade Waterfront hosted the "Winter Fairytale" festival for the first time, featuring open-air cinema, music programme, ice skating and other activities. The festival lasted 30 days and attracted more than 1,5 million visitors who enjoyed 150 performances, concerts, theatre, and movie shows for children and adults. Galerijа Belgrade,

7372-549: The site began in March 2014 with removing the rails and relocating many ships and wrecks that were stranded or moored to that part of the bank. The building of the Belgrade Cooperative has been determined to be the seat of the company that will manage the project and perform promotion and sales. Since it has been in a neglected state for decades, the first thing done was reconstructing the building. The reconstruction took place between March and June 2014. The master plan and model of

7469-411: The start of the project. The value of business assets is more than 700 million euros. In 2022, Belgrade Waterfront achieved business revenue of EUR 269.6 million, while the net profit for the same period amounted to 59.4 million euros. A total of EUR 10 million was set aside to pay dividends, part of which goes to the state budget. In 2023, it was announced that the 6000th apartment in Belgrade Waterfront

7566-455: The street protests organised by the movement Do not let Belgrade d(r)own , accusing the development of money laundering and corruption. In May 2016, thousands of people took to the street to protest against an incident where dozens of men with masks demolished buildings in the area, where the Belgrade Waterfront complex is planned to be built. Contrasting the allegations of the protesters, the government denies any responsibility in and knowledge of

7663-448: Was "donation from the UAE". There is no published paperwork which confirms financial dealings surrounding the reconstruction, and the government bodies either refused to comment or stated they don't have any papers since it was a direct donation. The ground floor was adapted into the info center for the Belgrade Waterfront project, while the visitors were able to visit upstairs, but only to walk

7760-399: Was "donation from the UAE". There is no published paperwork which confirms financial dealings surrounding the reconstruction, and the government bodies either refused to comment or stated they don't have any papers since it was a direct donation. The ground floor was adapted into the info center for the Belgrade Waterfront project, while the visitors were able to visit upstairs, but only to walk

7857-409: Was a Serbian cooperative bank founded in 1882 to promote savings and support small enterprises, craftspeople and the poor of Belgrade . Member-shareholders have been paying membership in amount of one Serbian Dinar per week. That was the way for cooperative to become a public savings bank . Luka Ćelović was the first president of cooperative, also a first Serbian insurance group. The cooperative

7954-451: Was also announced that the Kula Belgrade would be 168 meters high, with 42 floors. The first 11 floors will be reserved for a luxury hotel, and floors above it will have 220 luxury apartments. On the top of the building will be a restaurant and a 360-degree observation deck. The construction of Galerija Belgrade shopping center, with a gross area of 251,000 m2, began in April 2017, followed by

8051-539: Was announced that the Government of the Republic of Serbia would invest 52 million euros in the reconstruction of Ložionica, which will be turned into the center of creative industries, digitalization and innovation. Ložionica complex will consist of the old Ložionica building, new business space, the old water tower next to Gazela Bridge , a space for outdoor activities and an underground garage. On December 31, 2021, Belgrade Waterfront hosted New Year's Eve celebration on

8148-510: Was announced that the new Historical Museum of Serbia would be located in Belgrade Waterfront, in the building of the former Railway Station on Sava Square. Next to it, the reconstructed building of the former Post Office would be home to two cultural institutions: an interactive children's museum and a children's theatre. A unique attraction in Belgrade Waterfront will be Ložionica, an old industrial complex, now under state protection for its industrial and cultural importance. In February 2023, it

8245-447: Was built using a standard procedure, brick in lime mortar, and only partly in reinforced concrete. Bridging is architrave for the side wings, and the architrave and arch in the middle wing. Lantern construction above the central staircase is resolved in the form of triangular metal grille. Roofs have jamb walls, small slope and domes. Façade which is facing the street is made in stone slabs in socle zone and dressed in artificial stone, while

8342-447: Was built using a standard procedure, brick in lime mortar, and only partly in reinforced concrete. Bridging is architrave for the side wings, and the architrave and arch in the middle wing. Lantern construction above the central staircase is resolved in the form of triangular metal grille. Roofs have jamb walls, small slope and domes. Façade which is facing the street is made in stone slabs in socle zone and dressed in artificial stone, while

8439-466: Was decided that a new building will be erected and so multiple properties were bought belonging to Krsmanović brothers, Gođevac brothers, Municipality of Belgrade, Vuja Ranković and Luka Ćelović, in close vicinity to the so-called Little Market on the Sava River. The construction began in the spring of 1905 and was completed in 1907, in the record time for that period. Belgrade cooperative moved into

8536-407: Was decided that a new building will be erected and so multiple properties were bought belonging to Krsmanović brothers, Gođevac brothers, Municipality of Belgrade, Vuja Ranković and Luka Ćelović, in close vicinity to the so-called Little Market on the Sava River. The construction began in the spring of 1905 and was completed in 1907, in the record time for that period. Belgrade cooperative moved into

8633-412: Was designed by SWA Group . In 2022, it was announced that a modern sports center called BW Apollo would be built in Belgrade Waterfront, including a swimming pool, a gym and a spa center. In January 2023, it was announced that Belgrade Waterfront would get a bilingual elementary school, one of the few with a swimming pool, in an almost 5,000 square meters area. It will be located behind the buildings of

8730-689: Was designed by design firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill . Their other works include the 345 California Center building in San Francisco , the Hancock building , and Willis Tower in Chicago . Probably their most famous building is the Burj Khalifa in Dubai , the tallest building in the world. Kula Belgrade has unusual design that changes the shape of 14 floors, where the building "twists." It

8827-412: Was founded in 1882 at the initiative of a group of Belgrade merchants, with the idea of investing into Serbia economy . This type of investment was a modern form of credit and an advanced method for reviving both the trading business and the market within the capitalist economy. Since 1897, when the Department of Insurance was founded, in addition to the cooperative banking activity, Belgrade Cooperative

8924-478: Was increasingly developed as an insurance company. From being the savings fund and loaning money to the small proprietors, the Cooperative developed into the strong financial organization which loaned money to the city and state. Branches were open in Skopje and Thessaloniki . As such, it operated until 1944, representing one of the most important institutions of its kind. Some of the most important figures of economic and financial life of Serbia were once acting as

9021-433: Was notable for the building it built on Karađorđeva Street in Belgrade in 1907 and used as its headquarters until the cooperative was closed in 1944. The Palace of the Belgrade Cooperative was designated as a cultural monument since 1966 and was declared a cultural asset of great importance by the Serbian government in 1979. The construction of Belgrade Cooperative coincided with the change of political regime in Serbia. After

9118-500: Was sold. In July 2014, a group of 50 international scholars and experts on urban development and planning from the International Network for Urban Research and Action (INURA) penned an open letter to the people of Belgrade, stating their concerns regarding the Belgrade Waterfront project and the potential economic and environmental impacts on the city. Among Belgrade residents, there is a great deal of contempt for

9215-575: Was stated, which First Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vučić estimated at around 3.1 billion dollars. In 2014, the Government of the Republic of Serbia determined the Project of Arranging the Coast of Belgrade Belgrade Waterfront as a project of special importance for the Republic of Serbia and the city of Belgrade. Even though the Sava Amphitheater area was relatively unoccupied, significant infrastructural interventions were needed. Some include removing

9312-481: Was the first president of cooperative, also a first Serbian insurance group. The cooperative was notable for the building it built on Karađorđeva Street in Belgrade in 1907 and used as its headquarters until the cooperative was closed in 1944. The Palace of the Belgrade Cooperative was designated as a cultural monument since 1966 and was declared a cultural asset of great importance by the Serbian government in 1979. The construction of Belgrade Cooperative coincided with

9409-493: Was the first time that the name Sava Amphitheater was used to describe the area. Later, at the architectural competition for the Terazije plateau reconstruction in 1929, Nikola Dobrović indicated the direction of Terazije - the Sava Amphitheater route. In the next 80 years, many architects and urban plans foresaw the Sava amphitheater's arrangement and the city's access to the river. The idea of Belgrade Waterfront appeared for

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