the communal society for affordable housing, founded in the early 20th century, played a crucial role in transforming bucharest′s urban landscape by developing standardised housing. among its most significant projects is the clucerului plot, a landmark of housing reform to introduce the neo-romanian architectural style. clucerului was the first plot developed by the society, comprising just 61 homes on three streets, on the former grounds of boerescu park. the original owners included lawyers, professors, officers, and public officials. type c and d homes, paired under the same roof and built on 180 square meter plots, were designed to provide generous, well-structured spaces for families, emphasising the concept of a house surrounded by a garden, a model that became essential for the city′s expansion. notably, none of the houses in this plot were damaged by the earthquakes of 1940 and 1977.
the housing project was designed by the renowned architect ioan d. trajanescu, who also built his own residence here—a lasting symbol of the plot and the only individual building. the project was praised for its simplicity, purity of form and style, and picturesque verandas, which evoked traditional architectural craftsmanship (universul literar). it incorporated traditional architectural references, such as the semicircular window frames on the facade.
part of this development, our residence combines the charm of the neo-romanian style with modern functionality. the villa impresses with its spaciousness, offering no fewer than eight intelligently arranged rooms, ideal for a family seeking timeless comfort and elegance.
the villa features three distinct entrances, providing flexibility and privacy for its residents. the front building section includes the ground floor, first floor, and attic—a perfect space to convert 20 square meters into a children′s play area.
designed in a wagon style, the ground floor connects to the second, taller building section. in this so-called tower, you find the second and third floors, crowned by a generous 40-square-meter terrace on the top floor—ideal for relaxation, family events, or quiet evenings under the stars. additionally, a small 10-square-meter semi-basement can be used for storage, laundry, or drying room, while the larger semi-basement, double in size, can function as an office. the garden has been completely renovated, becoming a perfect oasis for outdoor recreation and activities.
clucerului plot, known for introducing housing reform and promoting the neo-romanian style, represents a dream location for those who appreciate history and elegance. here, each house tells a story, and this property is no exception.
