Vul. Henerala Chuprynky, 103 – forestry university ID: 329

The building of the former Ukrainian Pedagogical Society dormitory (1906–1908; architects Lev Levynskyi and Tadeusz Obmiński, through Ivan Levynskyi's architectural bureau). The architectural style is Secession (a folk-inspired variant) and stands as a striking example of "Ukrainian Modern." As of 2009, it serves as a campus building for the Ukrainian National Forestry University.

Story

This standalone monumental building is situated in the western part of the city. It is perched on a hill, set back within the property, and surrounded by a park. The main façade faces north, with a silhouette that is clearly visible from the street.

This three-story brick building sits on a high plinth and features a central four-story section topped with a pyramidal roof. The floor plan is an elongated rectangle running east to west, accented by five projecting avant-corps. The picturesque roofline is complemented by carved details that emulate folk architectural forms. The rustication of the façades incorporates bands of brick cladding, while the semi-basement is finished with stone slabs.

The interior layout follows a corridor-style system. Hallway wings extend from the staircase — housed within the central prismatic volume — out toward the lateral avant-corps.

The building stands as a striking example of "Ukrainian Modern" architecture.

People

Ivan Levynskyi – One of the most renowned architects of Habsburg Lviv, entrepreneur, one of the largest employers of his time in the city. His firm was involved in the construction and renovation of countless structures throughout Lviv and the region. Professor at the Higher Technical School, an active public figure associated with the Ukrainian People's Movement.

Oleksandr Lushpynskyi — an architect, draftsman, artist, and designer of decorative and applied arts. Lushpynskyi co-designed this building between 1906 and 1908 alongside Ivan Levynskyi and Tadeusz Obminski.

Organizations

  • The Ukrainian Pedagogical Society

    The Ukrainian Pedagogical Society

    The Ukrainian Pedagogical Society (until 1912, the Ruthenian Pedagogical Society; from 1926, Ridna Shkola — Ukrainian Pedagogical Society) was a public organization that was based in Lviv and supported Ukrainian education from 1881 to 1939.

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Sources

Oпис опрацьований в межах проекту "Галіціана", 2001-2002

Citation

Ihor Zhuk. "Vul. Henerala Chuprynky, 103 – forestry university". Lviv Interactive (Center for Urban History). URL: https://lia.lvivcenter.org/en/objects/hen-chuprynky-103/

Author(s): Ihor Zhuk

Language editor: Uliana Holovata