1. M.Sc Arch Zorica Tomanovic
Architect - conservator
1. GRADUATED AND MASTER WORK
May 1997 Graduated thesis: “Reconstruction of the Monastery complex Tvrdos in Trebinje”,
author; Faculty of Architecture-University in Pristina.
Through undergraduate studies I acquired basic knowledge in the field of protection
and revitalization of the cultural heritage. I graduated on the subject of the
reconstruction of the one of the most historically important Monastery complex
“Tvrdos”, situated near Trebinje town in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Graduated work has
been based on theoretical and practical research (especially measuring and drawing of
the whole Monastery complex, all together with church situated in the middle of the
complex). Comparative analyses with some similar Monasteries in Europe that has
been built in the same architectural style as Monastery Tvrdos, were also included in
my research work. Based on obtained data the second part or research work contains
proposed measures for the reconstruction of the Monastery complex. My research has
been later used for the Main project of the reconstruction and revitalization of the
complex, and today it is one of the most visited holy places in Bosnia and Hercegovina.
Dec 2005 Master thesis: “Preservation and revitalization of the settlement Zabljak
Crnojevica from the aspect of sustainable development”, author; Faculty of
Architecture-University in Belgrade.
The topic of my Master research was essentially connected to the Sustainable spatial
planning and role of the cultural heritage in the process of revitalization of traditional
settlements. Zabljak Crnojevica, small traditional settlement situated in protected
Skadar lake region, was chosen as one key study due to his geographical position,
morphological and natural characteristics, as well as its recognized historical and
cultural values. Chosen settlement consisted of one big and protected fortification on
the top of the hill, and, under the fortification, circularly located stone houses that
forming a village. Despite a very favorable geographic position and natural
characteristics, this settlement and the whole region are characterized by negative
demographic trends and physical deterioration. My master research has been based on
theoretical and practical work on the site, and consisted of historical, morphological,
social and architectural and typological analysis of traditional houses, and comparative
analyses with similar settlements in Europe. It was one of the first researches in
Montenegro which was dealing not only with valorization of the monument, but also
with cultural landscape. Sustainable development has been used as initial motive
which could determine successful revitalization of the whole settlement. The last part
of the thesis consists of the set of specific measures for revitalization based on
sustainable development, that could be used for all other settlements in the Region.

2. 2. REFERENCE PROJECTS
June 2013
-July 2014 Revalorization of Cultural Heritage of Montenegro, member of the professional
team; Ministry of Culture of Government of Montenegro-Authority for Cultural
Heritage Protection.
Revalorization of cultural heritage is procedure that has been followed as an
institutional obligation after the adoption of the new Montenegrin Low for Cultural
Heritage Protection. Project is aimed at identification, protection and physical
preservation of cultural landscapes, archaeological sites, urban and rural areas,
individual buildings, memorials, various moving objects and also intangible cultural
heritage.
Aug 2013 Study of the protection of historical center of Cetinje town - Montenegro, member of
the professional team; Ministry of Culture of Government of Montenegro-Authority for
Cultural Heritage Protection. Study is adopted and published.
With the intention to help Municipalities to develop better urban plans that provide
appropriate protection of cultural heritage and their environment as an integral part of
contemporary social, economic and urban development, Authority for Cultural
Heritage Protection is responsible for developing of Studies of the Cultural Heritage
Protection. The main objective of “Study of the protection of historical center of Cetinje
town – Montenegro” is better presentation and preservation of cultural heritage in
historical town through establishing the regimes of protection and preservation of
valorized cultural values and their protected environment.
Aug 2011 Technical documentation for the sanitation of the Academy of Music building
(formerly-English Embassy) in historical center of Cetinje town, with proposed
measures for improving energy efficiency in the building; author of the
documentation; project is financed by UNDP-Montenegro.
Former English Embassy is one of many protected historical buildings in Cetinje town.
Sanitation of the building was one part of the project named “Beautiful Cetinje” which
deals with economic revitalization of the old royal capital through urban
reconstruction of the cultural heritage with energy efficient considerations, provision
of vocational trainings, support to small businesses and encouragement of green
design ideas and innovations in the overall urban development. Project is conducted
and supported by UNDP office in Montenegro.
2009-2010 Project “Podgorica-city of new urban mobility-establishing a framework for
developing study for ecological models of city transport in Podgorica, with
emphasis on cycling”, initiator and executor of the project idea; Montenegro.
Podgorica is capital of Montenegro, and also official, commercial and cultural center.
The city has never had a network of cycling paths/routes, which would contribute
greatly to improving and upgrading environmental conditions in the city. This project
is aimed to increase citizens’ awareness about the importance of introducing
sustainable transport models in it, and to define “Study of Sustainable Models of Urban
Transport in Podgorica, with emphasis on cycling”. Project is developed partly in
Sweden and Kenya, through my participation to Training Programme “Integrated
Urban Planning”, organized by SIDA (Swedish International Development Cooperation
Agency). During the professional training programme, I gained different skills relevant
for building and improving capacity of the community, as well as for community

3. involvement in the processes of planning and decision making. In addition, I have
acquired other skills relevant for project reporting and presentation. I developed my
own project using the SWOT and LF (Log Frame) analyses. In that way I strengthened
my research and analytical skills. This program allowed me to work and communicate
with colleagues from all over the world, which was an excellent opportunity for
exchanging the experience through the work in multi-national and multi-cultural team.
2007-2008 Study of Development of old historical settlement Zabljak Crnojevica, member of
the professional team; Faculty of Architecture Podgorica-University of Montenegro.
Study is adopted and published.
The Study is official document, adopted by the Ministry of Sustainable development
and tourism and it is relied to my Master thesis, using about 30% of textual and
graphical contents of thesis. Study has been developed with the aim to contribute to
the touristic and cultural valorization of the old historical settlement which consisted
of one protected fortification on the top of the hill, and old stone houses that lie
circularly under the hill. One of the important facts is also that this settlement belongs
to the one of the biggest protected natural areas in Europe-National park Skadar lake.
Feb 2007 Main design for the Project of the main square in historical settlement Njegusi-
Municipality of Cetinje, author-designer; project is commissioned by GTZ Montenegro.
This project is aimed to improve physical conditions in the main public area in the
historical settlement Njegusi, which is, thanks to its historical and natural values, one
of the most popular touristic destination in Montenegro. Architectural and cultural
valorization of the main square (which consists of open market where local people
present traditional products, small restaurants that offering traditional food, and big
walking and sitting area and playground place), absolutely contribute to the process of
touristic valorization of the whole settlement.
Dec 2007 Publication “Contemporary Expression of the Traditional houses in Montenegro”,
researcher; commissioned by GTZ Montenegro, Ministry of Economy and Ministry of
Tourism and environment Protection, Government of Montenegro. Published.
Crmnica consists of 24 small settlements, five of which belong to the National Park
Skadar lake. The aim of the researching process was to make typological analysis and
valorization of the traditional stone houses of the historical settlements of the Crmnica
Region, and, based on determined values, to propose contemporary measures that
could be used for improving general living conditions.
Aug 2006 Developed the Study of potentials for Sustainable Spatial Development of the
Skadar Lake Region-Montenegro, researcher; commissioned by NGO EXPEDITIO-
Center for Sustainable Spatial Development (www.expedito.org); funded by
Rockefeller Brothers.
Lake Skadar has been protected National Park since 1983, in 1996 was added to the
World's List of Wetlands of International Importance by the Ramsar Convention. In
late 2011, it was formally nominated for UNESCO heritage status. The social and
economic trends in the past few decades were towards a decrease of population in
rural areas, increase in the average age of the population, changes in land-use practices
and main economic activities shifting from traditional agriculture, towards tourism
and service sector. This Study provides overview of the environmental, cultural,
economic and social characteristic of Skadar lake Region, placed in the context of
potential sustainable development. Published in digital form on the web site
(www.expeditio.org).

4. 2006 Several Detailed Urban Plans in Montenegro, member of the professional team;
Faculty of Civil Engineering-University in Montenegro, Institute for Urbanism and
Planning.
2001 Three published professional articles in monthly magazine “Montenegro Mobil
Art”, author; Founded by NGO “Montenegro Mobil Art”, Montenegro.
Articles were based on personal critical review of the impact that process of transition,
(which Montenegro still passes through) has on urban planning in Podgorica-capital of
Montenegro.
2001 Happening on the main square in Podgorica city; coauthor, the project was founded
by Foundation “Montenegro Mobil Art”, Montenegro. Happening was successfully
held.
Happening was a part of the bigger artistic project named “The discovery chain” which
was aimed at emphasizing of public spaces and buildings which lost their primary
function and improving citizens’ awareness of their essential values. Chosen artists and
architects were invited to develop different artistic projects that would support the
main idea. This happening was held on the former pedestrian area in the main square
in Podgorica city, which was, in that period of time, turned into a big car parking. After
some years the area is redesigned to the pedestrian square.
3. CONFERENCES, ROUND TABLES AND WORKSHOPS
May 2015 Oslo, Norway: CheriScape third conference, participant. CheriScape is a landscape-
focussed network, funded as part of the transnational pilot call of the European Joint
Programming Initiative on Cultural Heritage. Landscape and cultural heritage are
tightly and closely linked ideas. The main topic and thematic approach of the third
conference in Oslo was “Landscape as Community”. Heritage is a key issue in local
society (through matters such as identity, awareness, stewardship and responsibility),
and participants at the conference was discovering how landscape can create a
structure within which communities can engage in decision-making and participatory
processes in planning.
April 2014 Cetinje, Montenegro: Round table “Protection and valorization of fortifications in
Montenegro created at the time of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy”, participant,
Round table was organized by Ministry of Culture of Government of Montenegro.
Feb 2014 Tromsø, Norway: Conference „Sustainable Urban Development“, observer;
Conference was organised by University of Tromsø and Norwegian Municipal
Engineers Association.
Nov 2013 Cetinje, Montenegro: Round table “Heritage between theory and practice -
Montenegrin and French experience”, participant and member of the organization
team. Special Conference guest was Professor Benjamin Mouton from the Ecole de

5. Chaillot, the graduate school specialized in the formation of the Architectes du
Patrimoine-Paris. Round table was organized by Foundation Pince Petrovic-Njegos
(www.fondacija-njegos.org) in cooperation with Ministry of Culture of Government of
Montenegro.
Dec 2011 Podgorica, Montenegro: Conference “Implementation of reforms towards the
European Union: How to Montenegro can cope with climate changes”, participant;
Conference was organized by European Commission in Montenegro.
May 2009 Podgorica, Montenegro: Round Table "How to build in an ecological state - ecology,
economy, ethics, energy efficiency", participant. Round table was organized by Office
for the Sustainable Development of the Government of Montenegro.
Aug 2006 Cetinje, Montenegro: Scientific gathering “Sustainable Building in Montenegro”,
participant and speaker. Scientific gathering was organized by NGO “EXPEDITIO-Centre
for Sustainable Spatial Development”-Kotor (www.expeditio.org).
April 2005 Podgorica, Montenegro: Workshop “Education and Training about the Cultural and
Natural Heritage in Montenegro”, participant. Workshop was organized by the British
Council-Podgorica.
May 2004 Architectural workshop in Godinje settlement, workshop coordinator. Workshop was
organized by NGO “EXPEDITIO - Centre for Sustainable Spatial Development”-Kotor.
Sept 2002 Cetinje, Montenegro: Biennale of Art and Architecture, member of the organisation
team and workshop coordinator. Workshop and exhibition was organized by
Montenegrin Prince Nikolas Petrovic Njegos.
May 2001 Petrovac, Montenegro: Conference “Traditional Architecture of Montenegro –
Experiences, Lessons Learned, Views”, participant and member of the organization
team. Conference was organized by the Faculty of Civil Engineering-University of
Podgorica.
Sept 2001 Nikšić, Montenegro: Round table “Cultural Politics in the Cities”, participant and
speaker. Round table was organized by NGO ”Montenegro Mobil Art”.