The architecture of modernism in the urban landscape of Lviv

Jonas Sprecher's office building (now the Lviv Region Trade Union Association)

Address: 7 Shevchenko Ave.

Years of construction: 1929-1931

Architect: Ferdynand Kassler

The eight-story house, commissioned by millionaire entrepreneur Jonas Sprecher, is considered one of the most representative examples of functionalism. The latest here is not only the appearance but also its design and materials.

During the construction, the latest achievements of the construction industry were used - reinforced concrete frames and a large glass. Particular attention is drawn to the wide front stairwell with an elevator in the central part of the house, made in the Art Deco style.

Community House (now - Hnat Khotkevych Palace of Culture)

Address: 1 Kushevycha St.

Years of construction: 1933-1938

Architect: Tadeusz Wrubel

The house is built of reinforced concrete frame and brick walls. Simple interior shapes, clear lines, compliance of the external structure with the internal filling, and maximum use of space are typical of functionalism.

Board of Pharmacy (now - the building of the Medical University)

Address: 52 Pekarska St.

In 1932, on the right of the three main buildings of the Medical Department, the building of the Department of Pharmacy - Collegium Pharmaceuticum - was designed by architect Józef Avin. The architectural decor of the building belongs to the sculptor Józef Stażynski. The building is still used for its intended purpose.

Church of the Mother of God of Ostrobram (now the Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin of the UGCC)

Address: 175A Lychakivska St.

Years of construction: 1932-1934

Architects: Tadeusz Obminsky, Vavzhynets Daychak

The most difficult features of modernism were to implement in the temples, where the tradition of planning and rich decoration was common. The risk of innovation here was too great. Thus, the only example of modernism in sacred architecture is the Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin. In general, the church is built in the form of an early Christian basilica with a high bell tower. And the simplified forms and constructions corresponded to the newest style.

Villa on 141 Franko St.

Villa in the Sofiivka area. Probably intended for one or two families. Surrounded by a garden, which leads to the stairs. The villa has partially preserved window joinery and flower grilles. The stairwell is illuminated by a window thermometer. The rounded part of the facade received a large porthole and terrace. Elongated ribbon windows are located along the line of curvature of the plane.

Villa of architect Derdatsky

Address: 18 Tsetnerivka St.

The house was built for himself in 1930 by Vladyslav Derdatsky, dean of the Faculty of Architecture of Lviv Polytechnic. The design of the villa reflects the latest ideas, especially the complex system of organization of internal space.

From the side of the street to the entrance door there are terraced stairs, which, given the complex configuration, have become the decoration of this extremely purist house. Behind the villa is a garden with a pond, which can be reached by stairs from the terrace or can be reached directly from the large glazed studio of the architect.