Street Formation
Horbachevskoho Street was formed at the end of the 19th century on the border of the historical districts of Kastelivka and Novyi Svit. Its original name honored Archbishop Isak Isakowicz, and since 1993 it has been named after Ivan Horbachevskyi — a Ukrainian scientist and Minister of Health of Austria-Hungary. The street is predominantly built up with villas and low-rise residential buildings from the early 20th century, especially in the Secession and Functionalist styles. Architectural highlights include the former convent and church of the Discalced Carmelites (now the Church of St. Clement) and several villas listed as heritage sites. The street retains its historical character and is part of Lviv’s protected heritage zone.
Architects and Style
The villa located at 10 Horbachevskoho Street in Lviv was designed and built in 1905 by architect Józef Wysocki as his private residence. The building is a vivid example of early 20th-century Secession (Art Nouveau) architecture.
Who Was the Owner?
Józef Wysocki (1842 – October 9, 1910, Lviv) was an architect who studied at the Lviv Technical Academy and the Vienna Polytechnic Institute. From 1872, he worked as an engineer for the Lviv railway, where he took part in the construction of the new Lviv railway station in 1898–1904, based on a design by Władysław Sadłowski.
What Does the House Look Like?
The villa at 10 Horbachevskoho Street is a three-story building designed in the Secession style. Its architectural expression features flowing lines, decorative elements, and the use of then-modern structural solutions. The building is listed in the Register of Local Architectural Monuments.
Interesting Facts
Wysocki took part in the January Uprising of 1863 against the Russian Empire, after which he dedicated himself to architecture and engineering. He worked as a senior inspector for the Lviv railway and became a member of the Lviv Polytechnic Society in 1894. After his death in 1910, he was buried at the Lychakiv Cemetery in Lviv.
What Is There Now?
As of 2025, the villa retains its historic appearance and is considered one of Lviv’s architectural gems, reflecting early 20th-century design trends. Today, it houses the “Leocard” Passenger Service Center.
