Vul. Henerala Chuprynky, 70 – the former chaplain's house at the Carmelite convent ID: 1517

The chaplain's residence at the Discalced Carmelite Church (1893–1895). Architect: Franz Statz. This small building — a single-story structure with a half-story situated within a high raised basement — was part of the monastic ensemble. The floor plan is rectangular in configuration, featuring a projecting avant-corps facing the inner courtyard. The façades, clad in facing brick, are adorned with blind Neogothic arches and gables.

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.

Sources

  1. Piotr Krasny, "Kościół p. w. Matki Boskiej Nieustającej Pomocy i Św. Józefa oraz klasztor SS. Karmelitanek Bosych", Materiały do dziejów sztuki sakralnej na ziemiach wschodnich dawnej Rzeczypospolitej, Red. J. K. Ostrowski. Część I. Kościoły i klasztory... Tom 12, (Kraków: Międzynarodowe Centrum Kultury, 2004), s. 146.

Citation

Ihor Zhuk. "Vul. Henerala Chuprynky, 70 – the former chaplain's house at the Carmelite convent". Lviv Interactive (Center for Urban History). URL: https://lia.lvivcenter.org/en/objects/hen-chuprynky-70-chaplain/

Author(s): Ihor Zhuk

Language editor: Uliana Holovata