Formation of the Street
Stryiska Street is one of the main thoroughfares of Lviv, starting from Ivana Franka Street in the Halytskyi district and extending to the city’s ring road, passing through the Frankivskyi and Sykhivskyi districts. Its name derives from the direction towards the city of Stryi. In the 19th century, a cadet school was established on the street, which was later evacuated to Austria. The National Academy of Ground Forces was developed on its site.
About the Building
Builders and Styles
The house at 4 Stryiska Street was constructed in 1905–1906 according to the design by architect A. Bohokhvalskyi. It is a typical example of an early 20th-century rental house built in a rational Art Nouveau style with Neo-Renaissance elements. The facade features minimalistic ornamentation, symmetrical windows, and stone and stucco detailing.
Who Was the Owner?
Information about the original owner of the building is currently unavailable in accessible sources. Contemporary ownership details are also not disclosed in public registers.
What Does the Building Look Like?
The house is a three-story structure with a symmetrical light-toned facade. It has rectangular windows with pilasters, wrought-iron balconies, and preserved original Art Nouveau details around the entrance and cornices.
Interesting Facts
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The building’s architect, A. Bohokhvalskyi, was active in Lviv at the turn of the 20th century and left behind numerous Modernist buildings.
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Its proximity to major transit developments suggests it was part of a broader urban residential expansion.
What Is Here Now?
Currently, the building at 4 Stryiska Street is used as a multi-apartment residential house. Ground-floor units host commercial entities.
Bibliography
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Stryiska Street (Lviv) – Wikipedia
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History – Interactive Lviv – Center for Urban History
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Complex of buildings on Stryiska Street, 36–42 – Wikipedia