Vul. Henerala Chuprynky, 50–52 – residential building ID: 396

This residential building was constructed in 1901 based on a design by architect Józef Sosnowski; in 1922, it was reconstructed as an apartment building by architect K. Piątkowski. Its stylistic character is Late Historicism. It is a corner building, serving as a prominent accent within the streetscape. The exterior design makes extensive use of Neogothic and Neoromanesque elements. A sculpture of a lion is positioned in front of the entrance.

Architecture

The building is a three-story brick structure featuring a four-tier corner tower, a projecting avant-corps on the south façade, and a bay window on the west. The floor plan is nearly square in configuration. The high, pitched roof is covered in roof tile. The building's overall composition is asymmetrical.

The exterior design makes extensive use of Gothic and Romanesque "stylistic dress" (paired semi-circular windows, a triforium, an arched loggia, and a crenellated tower crown). A sculpture of a lion is positioned in front of the entrance.

The internal structure follows a sectional layout. The vestibule and stairwell are decorated with ornamental plasterwork.

People

Józef Sosnowski — architect, author of the project and building's first owner.
Franciszek Biesiadecki — owner of the building during the 1930s.
K. Piątkowski — architect, designer of the building's conversion into a multi-unit apartment house.

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