Kuќa 2 with čardak
view from the western end of Vasil Glavinov street
Štip - Novo Selo, Macedonia
This striking dwelling faces the main street in Novo Selo, near Sv. Dimitrij Solunski and the bridge crossing the Bregalnista River, and appears to have a shop space on the ground level. Masonry construction for side walls is suppplanted by wood frame to allow large ground level openings on both street and courtyard sides. A chardak and large room on the main floor project forward to view the street, and are supported on angled braces. The chardak posts are topped with false arches formed of wood with a plaster coating. (photo 1988)
