Formation of the Street
Ivana Kotliarevskoho Street is located in the historic district of Kastelivka in Lviv. This area began active development at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries as part of the “garden city” concept. Initially, the street was named “Na Villakh,” then in 1895, it was renamed Ludwik Nabielak Street, in honor of the Polish poet and political figure. During World War II, it was renamed Friedrich Schiller Street, and since 1946, it has borne its current name, honoring Ivan Kotliarevsky.
Building No. 23 was constructed in 1910–1911, becoming part of the street’s ensemble development. It forms an architectural pair with the neighboring building No. 25, together creating a trapezoidal block with its apex facing the street’s curve.
Builders and Styles
The project for Building No. 23 was developed in the architectural bureau of Ivan Levynsky. It is likely that architect Oleksandr Lushpynskyi, who worked in Levynsky’s bureau, was the direct author of the project. The building is a vivid example of Secession-style architecture with elements of Neoclassicism, characteristic of early 20th-century Lviv.
Who Was the Owner?
The first owner of the building was Czesław Jankowski. He commissioned the project and financed the construction of the tenement, which later became part of the prestigious residential development of the area.
What Does the Building Look Like?
Building No. 23 is a four-story tenement situated on a hillside. The building’s plan is L-shaped with two wings — northern and eastern — positioned at a right angle. The facade is distinguished by a rounded corner, encircled by balconies on all floors, giving the building expressive plasticity. The windows are rectangular and unframed, and the roof has a complex structure with massive spires above the gables.
Interesting Facts
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Building No. 23 is one of the finest examples of multi-apartment housing in early 1910s Lviv.
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The building’s architecture skillfully incorporates the area’s complex terrain, utilizing the hillside to create a unique spatial composition.
What Is There Now?
Currently, Building No. 23 on Ivana Kotliarevskoho Street serves as a residential building. It has preserved its historical architecture and is part of Lviv’s cultural heritage.
References
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Interactive Lviv – 23 Ivana Kotliarevskoho Street – Residential Building
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Ivan Levynsky | Interactive Lviv
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Wikipedia – Ivana Kotliarevskoho Street (Lviv)
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Secrets of the Luxurious Tenements of Ivana Kotliarevskoho Street
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Zhuk I. Architecture of Lviv at the End of the 19th – Beginning of the 20th Century: The Legacy of Ivan Levynsky and His Firm