Sienkiewicza 53

The property at ul. Sienkiewicza 53 consists of a historic front building, two-storey outbuildings that no longer exist (they were replaced by new ones) and a transverse outbuilding (the former “Kompas” printing house). The investment was divided into 3 stages. In the first stage, the historic front tenement house was rebuilt and generally renovated.

The building is located in the central part of Łódź. It is situated on the western side of Sienkiewicza Street, opposite the main entrance to H. Sienkiewicz Park, in the compact downtown development.

Historic architecture, convenient location and historical surroundings distinguish this project from many others. The main idea was to create a comfortable space for living, while maintaining the maximum amount of detail, historical substance and original architectural style. The building was restored to its former glory and given a chance for a new life.

Location Lodz, Sienkiewicza 53
State Completed
Scope Construction project, interior designs
Sector Multi-family housing development
Usable area 1662 m²
Investor Sommo Techone

It all began in 1896…

…when the owner of the plot of land with registration number 532a at 53 Mikołajewska Street (later Sienkiewicza Street) was Franciszek Richter. The exact date of construction of the first building is unknown. A blueprint of a two-storey residential building from 1889, which was to be erected on the above plot, has been preserved in the State Archive in Lodz. It can be assumed that the building already existed in the 1890s.

Around 1910, the property was purchased by Alwin August Seiler. It was he who in the same year commissioned the architect Abram Totenberg (who lived in the building at 53 Mikołajewska Street) to draw up a design for the superstructure with a fourth storey hidden in the mansard roof and the extension of the outbuildings. His proposed design of the front elevation in eclectic style with an Art Nouveau risalit finial has survived to the present day with only minor changes.

After 2005, the building passed into private hands and was taken out of use. A period of ten years of lack of care and maintenance and the successive looting of individual elements of the structure and furnishings led to the complete devastation of the building. In 2015, a new owner took over the property and attempted to renovate and rebuild it.

Main keypoints

The building has been designed with 29 flats of varying size and number of rooms (from 27 to 120 m2).
The ground, 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors offer: studios, two-room and three-room flats. Two luxury penthouse flats have been created in the attic.
All units are characterised by open spaces and freedom of interior design. Access to the flats is provided by a new lift shaft and a renovated staircase.

One of the main objectives of the project was to create a quality space for the residents, while preserving the historical features of the building. On the one hand, classic, beautiful stucco elements, on the other, clarity of form, minimalism and simplicity. Harmony and tranquillity are the basis for creating the timeless elegance of this project. The historic façade design is enriched with modern elements such as glass balustrades.

Particular care has been taken to ensure that historical elements are properly exposed. The restored entrance gate, the floors in the common areas (ceramic tiles) imitating the original pattern catch the eye. Also influencing the perception of the interiors are the renovated staircases with balustrades decorated with floral motifs and the lift with aged mirrors and classic tiles. Beneath the richly decorated Art Nouveau façade of this around 1910-designed building are the attractive areas of 27 unique flats. These rooms feature original, meticulously restored furnishings, such as original period doors and an authentic entrance gate.

Thoughtful and careful remodelling and refurbishment has allowed the building to regain its former splendour, while the addition of modern technology has created an inspiring space in which to live or work.