Recently, “Lviv Chocolate Workshop” introduced a new chocolate collection inspired by the work of the renowned architect Ivan Levynskyi, who had a significant influence on the architecture of Lviv in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The workshop’s specialists created unique 3D models of chocolate bars with geometric and floral patterns typical of the Secession style in Lviv, using ceramic products from Levynskyi’s factory as the basis. The artist’s craftsmanship, national motifs, and color schemes inspired the chocolatiers to create sets of marzipan, chocolate-nut, and chocolate-fruit candies.
The collection includes masterpieces such as “Chocolate Secession” with prunes and cognac cherries, as well as “Marzipan Ornament” with nut, fruit, and coffee fillings, featuring caramel, cognac, and rose flavors. Additionally, there are sets of “Levynskyi Tiles” made of white, milk, and dark chocolate with whole almonds and hazelnuts.
“The new chocolate collection is a tribute to Ivan Levynskyi and a call to discover Lviv – the city we live in and will pass on to future generations,” said the workshop team.
Ivan Levynskyi was a Ukrainian architect and builder who worked in the “Hutsul Secession” style. His factory became a hub for implementing new technologies and artistic solutions in architecture at that time. The factory’s products were used in many Lviv buildings, particularly in the decoration of facades and interiors, adding a unique charm to the city. Levynskyi actively collaborated with other famous architects and artists, creating a synthesis of architecture and decorative arts. His factory contributed to the popularization of national motifs and traditional techniques in a modern context, leaving a significant mark on the cultural heritage of Lviv.
Among his notable works are the building of the “Dnister” insurance company, the palace of the Semensky-Levytsky family, the tenement house of Kazimir Skvarchynskyi, the villa of Volodymyr Kuzmovych (the current location of the Shevchenko Scientific Society), and the building of the Mykola Lysenko Music Society.
Photos and materials: Lviv Chocolate Workshop.
