A personal example of a functional yet partially finished residential building serves as a representative case of the widespread phenomenon of structures that have remained in a raw, unfinished state for an extended period. The concept of granting monument status to an unfinished residential building aims to raise awareness of this phenomenon while recognizing and valuing its significance, including its positive aspects.

On May 16, 2016, a proposal was submitted to the Commission for the Preservation of National Monuments of Bosnia and Herzegovina to designate the artist’s own family house as a monument. To date, no response has been received.

Reflecting on common architectural phenomena across the former Yugoslav region, representatives of three families living in unfinished houses share their experiences—the reasons behind their homes’ unfinished state, the conditions that led to it, and the realities of inhabiting buildings that, despite their imperfection, remain cherished homes.