"Contemporary Architecture" or how look like "the extensions" - a much-discussed subject that causes the dissatisfaction of many inhabitants and the astonishment of many guests of the capital.

The image "City of White Stone" of Chisinau is badly damaged today because of the unauthorized buildings and annexes that represent a total architectural chaos.

Even if the legality of these annexes is a very big problem, in this article we will try to see the impact of these unauthorized constructions on the image of Chisinau.

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Every sector of Chisinau is “proud” with residential building that have annexes without taking into account the architectural aspect of the city.

The most problematic blocks you can see below.

Annexes in Botanica

Most annexes are in Botanica. The streets such as Belgrad, Brancusi, Cetatea Alba are the most "popular" with annexes.

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Contemporary Architecture 

Contemporary Architecture

Contemporary Architecture

Contemporary Architecture

Contemporary Architecture

Contemporary Architecture 

Annexes in the Buiucani

In Buiucani, most annexes are located on Alba Iulia avenue, Sucevita and Calea Iesilor street.

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Contemporary Architecture

Contemporary Architecture

Contemporary Architecture

Contemporary Architecture

Annexes in Ciocana

The Ciocana is also highlighted by several blocks of flats that are populated in "annexes". Maria Dragan Street is one of the most affected areas.

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Contemporary Architecture

Annexes in Râşcani

In Râşcani, most annexes can be found on Andrei Doga Street.

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There are certainly many other blocks with annexes and consoles. We will add their photos in this article to monitor how things develop in time.

How do you think, what would be the solutions to stop this phenomenon?

Share this article and write a comment if you're uncomfortable about  "annexes" in Chisinau.

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