Street Formation
Ivan Kotliarevskyi Street is located in the historic Kastelivka district of Lviv. Formed at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries, it became part of a prestigious residential area built mainly in the styles of Viennese Secession, historicism, modernism, and functionalism. Initially named Nabielaka Street, it was later called Schillergasse during the German occupation, and received its current name in 1946 in honor of Ukrainian writer Ivan Kotliarevskyi .
Builders and Styles
Building No. 15 on Kotliarevskyi Street is a four-story residential tenement house constructed in 1912–1913, designed by architects Ignacy Kendzerski and Adam Opolski. The client for the construction was Mechyslaw Pappe. The architectural style of the building is modernized neoclassicism with influences from early 20th-century German architecture .
Who Was the Owner?
The first owner of the building was Mechyslaw Pappe, who commissioned its construction in 1912. Information about subsequent owners is not specified in the available sources.
What Does the Building Look Like?
The building features a distinctive roof silhouette with a high corner structure in the shape of a helmet and a trapezoidal pediment. The facade is adorned with neoclassical elements, giving the building an elegant appearance. In 2018, the wooden entrance gate was restored, and in 2022, the historic windows on the stairwell were renovated, highlighting the commitment to preserving architectural heritage .
Interesting Facts
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The restoration of historic windows in 2022 was the first such initiative in Lviv, implemented in collaboration with residents and supported by the German Eberhard Schöck Foundation .
What Is There Now?
Currently, the building remains residential, maintaining its historical function. Thanks to restoration work and its status as an architectural monument, the building is kept in proper condition and continues to be a highlight of Kotliarevskyi Street.
References
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Vulytsia Kotliarevskoho (Lviv) — Wikipedia
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Vulytsia Kotliarevskoho, 15 – Residential Building | Interactive Lviv
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Historic Windows Restored on Kotliarevskoho Street — tvoemisto.tv
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Vulytsia Kotliarevskoho, 15 – Heritage Bureau
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Secrets of Luxurious Tenement Houses on Kotliarevskoho Street — photo–lviv.in.ua