Formation of the Street
General Chuprynka Street emerged during Lviv’s westward expansion in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, becoming a major axis in the Kastelivka district. Initially called Batoregasse, later 29 Listopada, then Kleparivska, it was renamed in the 1990s after General Taras Chuprynka (Roman Shukhevych). The street is lined with cohesive examples of Secession, Historicism, Neoclassicism, and early Modernist architecture by prominent architects of the era.
About the Building at 4 General Chuprynka St.
Builders and Style
This four-story rental tenement was built in 1911–1912 by Ignacy Kędzierski and Adam Opolski. It features a pyramidal mansard roof and a central oriel flanked by a balcony, reflecting late Secession style with restrained classical details
Who Was the Owner?
While the original owner is unknown, the building functioned as an income house for middle-class tenants—clerks, tradespeople, and professionals.
What Does the Building Look Like?
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Four floors with a high basement and mansard roof
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Facade: Symmetrical with central oriel and balcony; rhythmic window alignment
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Decoration: Minimalist stucco and classical ornamentation
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Layout: Double-tract plan with central staircase
Interesting Facts
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Part of a unified urban design by Kędzierski and Opolski—an integrated perimeter block from the early 20th century
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The high pyramidal mansard roof adds distinctive vertical rhythm to the street’s skyline.
What Is There Now?
The building remains a residential tenement, with privatized apartments and potential commercial use on the ground floor.