Residential Building

Formation of the Street

Ivan Kotliarevskyi Street is located in the historic district of Kastelivka, which began to form at the end of the 19th century as an elite residential area. This district was planned with contemporary urban ideas: straight or gently curved street lines, greenery, and the organic integration of architecture into the natural landscape. The development is predominantly villa-style and low-rise, featuring elements of Secession, historicism, and modernism.​

Builders and Styles

The building at 20 Kotliarevskyi Street was constructed in 1901–1902 based on a design developed by Ivan Levynskyi’s bureau. Initially, it was a two-story house, later a third floor was added. The building is freely situated among garden and flower plots. It has an elongated rectangular plan with a narrow risalit on the chamfered corner. The facades feature vertical divisions, and the rear facade has a cylindrical staircase block made of reinforced concrete. The style is Secession.​

Who was the Owner?

The first owner of the house was Jan Zieniewicz, who commissioned the project from Ivan Levynskyi’s bureau.​

What Does the Building Look Like?

The building has three floors with an elongated rectangular plan. The facades are characterized by vertical divisions, and the rear facade features a cylindrical staircase block. The house is freely situated among garden and flower plots, emphasizing its villa character.​

Interesting Facts

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

• The project was developed by Ivan Levynskyi’s bureau, one of the most renowned architects of that time.​

What is There Now?

Today, the building is used as a residential house.​

Bibliography

1. Interactive Lviv. Vul. Kotliarevskoho, 20 – residential building.

2. Ivan Kotliarevskyi Street (Lviv) – Wikipedia.

3. Ivan Levynskyi – Interactive Lviv.

4. Eight Historic Villas from Lviv Streets.

5. What Do Lviv’s Villas Hide? – Lvivska Poshta