‘Tenement under the Butterflies’

The tenement house at 4 Wólczańska Street in Łódź, which houses the Hidden Garden Apartments aparthotel, is a magnificent example of newly revitalised residential architecture from the turn of the 20th century. The building, whose origins are shrouded in mystery, was built at the beginning of the 20th century. Its imposing four-storey structure with a usable attic refers to the classic ‘well’ form, characteristic of the tenement houses of the period. The front elevation, with rich ornamentation, faces Wólczańska Street, and its decorativeness emphasises the historical character of the building.

The central point of the tenement is the inner courtyard, which has been transformed into a charming garden. The dominant element of the green space is an impressive, two-metre-high rhododendron, surrounded by garlands of evergreen ivy. A unique stained-glass lantern, depicting a lavender meadow with colourful butterflies, adds to the garden’s unique atmosphere. From the courtyard, you can also admire the contemporary stained-glass windows decorating the staircases of the building, which show the most beautiful butterflies found in Poland. Wólczańska 4 is a place where history meets modernity, creating a unique atmosphere for its residents.