TADEUSZ/TADEI OBMIŃSKI, AN ARCHITECT OF SECESSION LVIV

Abstract

The article investigates professional biography of Tadeusz Obmiński (1874–1932), Lviv’s leading architect of the 1900–1930s. It focuses on his numerous projects characterised by special features of Art Nouveau style. It also covers Obmiński’s collaboration with construction companies of the early 20th century. The work of this prominent architect is presented in the context of Ukrainian–Polish relations of the period. The study considers such phenomena as using Ukrainian folk motifs in secessionist architecture and shaping of a ‘folk style’ concept.