Residential Building

Formation of the Street

Ivan Kotliarevsky Street is located in the historic Kastelivka district of Lviv, which began to take shape at the end of the 19th century as part of the “garden city” concept. The idea was to create a residential area with villas surrounded by gardens and greenery, providing comfortable living in harmony with nature. Renowned architects Julian Zachariewicz, his son Alfred Zachariewicz, and Ivan Levynsky worked on developing this district. They purchased land in the areas of Baiky and Novyi Svit and began constructing villas based on their own designs. The main artery of the new district was a street initially named “Na villakh” (On the Villas), later renamed Ludwik Nabielak Street, and after World War II, Ivan Kotliarevsky Street.

The street’s development continued from the late 19th century through the 1930s. The area features buildings in the styles of historicism, secession, and functionalism. The street has retained its character as an elite district with numerous villas noted for their high-quality decoration and luxurious details.

Builders and styles:
The building was constructed in 1908–1909 according to the design of architect and builder Józef Hornung. The architecture of the building is executed in the secession style, characterized by asymmetrical forms, decorative elements, and attention to detail.

Who was the owner?
The client and first owner of the building was Maria Heitzmann. Her name is mentioned in archival documents related to the construction.

What does the building look like?
The building is three stories high, V-shaped in plan, surrounded on three sides by front gardens and a yard. The corner part of the structure features a trapezoidal projection topped with a small dome; the portal is located at the corner. The staircase, adjacent to the corner, is oriented diagonally. Rooms in the side wings are arranged in a two-row layout.

Interesting facts:

• The building is part of the historic development of the Kastelivka district, which was designed as a “garden city.”

• Architect Józef Hornung, who designed this building, was a prominent Lviv architect in the early 20th century.

What is there now?
Today, the building remains residential. It has preserved its architectural integrity and is part of Lviv’s historical heritage.

Bibliography

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5. Biriulov Y. Lviv Art Nouveau.