THE HISTORY
Block 28 began construction in 1969 and was completed in 1979. The conceptual design of the block was created by architect Milutin Glavički, along with a group of architects who worked on the buildings: Ilija Arnautović, Ljubica Čabarkapa, Olga Milićević, Tomislav Drezgić, and Cveta Davičo.
Within the block, 11 residential buildings were constructed: four 16-story high-rises, two horizontal buildings popularly known as "Televizorke" (TV-shaped buildings), one four-story lamella shaped like a horseshoe, and later a complex of six four-story buildings. These four-story buildings were constructed on the site originally planned for the local community center.
In addition to the residential buildings, a kindergarten, an elementary school, a local community center (on the ground floor of a residential building), and service facilities (a garage and a transformer station) were also built. During the 1990s, other buildings were added, and numerous modifications to the buildings altered the original appearance of the block.
In the northern part of the block, a ground-level building was intended for the "Slovenijales" furniture showroom. Today, it houses the headquarters of Megatrend University.
This block was part of the local community "Njegoš," and the community's day was celebrated on September 30th, marking the founding of the local community in 1972.
Experts from the USSR were involved in Block 28 as UN experts working on improving technical solutions. The four-story lamella was later extended, and shops were created by renovating the passageways in the "Televizorke" (on Bulevar Arsenija Čarnojevića). Along the edges of the block, a series of residential-commercial buildings were constructed during the 1990s and 2000s.
In early 1973, a school was built based on a design by architect Janez Lajovic. The three-winged structure appeared very modern and provided ample space for around 1,200 students. In the schoolyard, there is a bronze bust of Radoje Domanović, sculpted by Nebojša Mitrić. The Slavuj kindergarten was designed by architect Stanko Kristl.
DESIGN
he entire Block 28 was designed in the brutalist architectural style. Although the project included various types of buildings, the two residential structures known as "Televizorke" became the block's iconic symbol. Located at opposite ends of Block 28, they were named for their distinctive window shapes resembling a TV screen. Built between 1970 and 1974, the "Televizorke" were designed by architect Ilija Arnautović, featuring 10 floors, 13 entrances, and 487 apartments each. The current appearance of these buildings differs slightly from the original due to numerous modifications by residents.
All public buildings, including the school, kindergarten, and garage, are spatially connected, which is a unique feature of Block 28. The park's landscaping was led by a team of architects under Olga Milićević Nikolić. The "Potkovica" (Horseshoe) building, also designed by Arnautović, has been extensively extended.
Today, the buildings and public spaces have undergone changes due to renovations and repurposing. Slovenian architects Janez Lajovic (school) and Slavko Kristl (kindergarten) made significant contributions to the block's brutalist design, with both structures featuring unusual layouts and thoughtfully designed interiors.
