Residential Building

Formation of the Street

Ivana Kotliarevskoho Street is located in the historic Kastelivka district, which began to develop actively at the end of the 19th century. Initially, the street was named Nabielaka, in honor of Polish poet Ludwik Nabielak. During the German occupation in 1942, it was renamed Schillergasse. In 1944, the previous name was restored, and in 1946, it received its current name — in honor of Ivan Kotliarevsky, a Ukrainian writer and playwright.​

The street’s development features various architectural styles, predominantly Viennese Secession, historicism, modernism, and functionalism. Most buildings are listed in the Register of Local Architectural Monuments of Lviv.​

Builders and Styles

Building No. 16 on Ivana Kotliarevskoho Street was constructed in 1904–1905, likely based on a design by builder Jakub Rysiak. This is a two-story residential building executed in the Secession style. The facade is characterized by vertical segmentation with pilasters adorned with reliefs. The portal is located on the eastern side facade. The building has a rectangular plan with projecting risalits and buttresses. Inside the structure, there is a small enclosed courtyard.​

Who Was the Owner?

The first owner of the building was Kazimiera Kaziolówna, who commissioned the project and financed the construction.​

What Does the Building Look Like?

The building has two stories and is executed in the Secession style. The facade is adorned with vertical pilasters featuring reliefs. The portal is situated on the eastern side facade. The building has a rectangular plan with projecting risalits and buttresses. Inside the structure, there is a small enclosed courtyard.​

Interesting Facts

• Building No. 16 forms a building block together with the neighboring building No. 18, creating architectural unity on the street.​

• The building is an example of early 20th-century Secession architecture in Lviv.​

What Is Here Now?

Currently, Building No. 16 remains a residential property. Thanks to the preservation of architectural elements and early 20th-century stylistics, the building is an important part of Lviv’s historical heritage.​

Bibliography

1. Ivana Kotliarevskoho Street, 16 – Residential Building | Interactive Lviv.​

2. Ivana Kotliarevskoho Street, 18 – Residential Building | Interactive Lviv.​

3. Ivana Kotliarevskoho Street (Lviv) — Wikipedia.​

4. Ivana Kotliarevskoho Street, 26-26a – Residential Building | Interactive Lviv.​

5. Ivana Kotliarevskoho Street, 24 – Residential Building | Interactive Lviv.​