In the first, unbuilt version of the TC [Telecommunication Center] project (1968), Konstantinov proposed the public plaza of epic scale, framed by the Metabolist system of circular service cores and suspended horizontal blocks. [...] In the realized version of TC (1972^C–1974), the public plaza is discarded and the main building became an asymmetric, fortress-like structure serviced by utility cylinders. With laconic ease Konstantinov noted that the arched ground and fourth floors are references to the “Balkan medieval monasteries and churches,” while at the same time the whole building “resembles a space station.” In the postal services hall (1979^C–1981), the final stage of the TC, sharp concrete ribs that bloom over the top of the dome are at the same time archaic and futuristic, denying any stylistic logic.

Excerpt from Maroje Mrduljaš and Ana Ivanovska’s article in: SOS Brutalism: A Global Survey. Catalog DAM + Wüstenrot Foundation, Zurich (Park Books) 2017

The Post Office and Telecommunications Center is currently in a deteriorated state and faces potential endangerment. The structure has suffered extensive damage, including a major fire in 2013 that destroyed much of the original interior, custom furnishings, and a mural by Borko Lazeski. Additionally, the lack of a roof has left the building vulnerable to weather, further accelerating its decline. Issues like groundwater erosion due to the nearby Vardar River have exacerbated structural concerns.

There have been some efforts to raise awareness about the building's cultural significance, as it remains a prominent example of post-earthquake resilience in Skopje. The Central Post Office was nominated to Europa Nostra’s "7 Most Endangered" program, highlighting the importance of its preservation as both a historical and architectural landmark. Current plans suggest that if restored, the building could be repurposed as a cultural center, although securing funding and government support remains a challenge. Still, the future of the Central Post Office is uncertain (last updated on November 11, 2024).