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A garden in the heart of 4 Wólczańska Street - a green oasis of history and beauty
The 4 Wólczańska Street development in Łódź, known for its Hidden Garden Apartments aparthotel, is an exceptional example of a restored townhouse from the early 20th century. Behind the majestic façade of the building is a green courtyard transformed into a charming garden, which is the heart of the entire investment. The focal point of the garden is an impressive two-metre-high rhododendron surrounded by ivy garlands. The garden space is illuminated by a unique stained-glass lantern, whose motif of a lavender meadow with butterflies gives the whole a fairytale character. The garden is an ideal place to relax while admiring the stained-glass windows decorating the staircase, depicting various species of Polish butterflies. This place combines historic atmosphere with modern natural beauty.
A secret garden all year round
The world of plants permeates both the contemporary and historic fabric of the building, with a lush patio full of greenery as its quintessential feature. The focal point of this secluded garden is a stately rhododendron, surrounded by evergreen ivies that climb picturesquely up the facades. Thanks to a carefully considered design, the courtyard, narrow and surrounded by the walls of the townhouse, has become a secret garden. Most of the plants planted are evergreen, which makes the space look special all year round. From February until the end of October, the garden is vibrant, offering flowering plants throughout the growing season.
Courtyard
In the middle of the courtyard, a several-year-old, spreading rhododendron with pale pink flowers has been planted in a large, round pot placed on a pedestal. The raised pedestal also serves as a seat. The rest of the courtyard was planted with smaller rhododendrons and other carefully selected plants.
Evergreen plantings and flowering beauty all year round
The plants planted in the garden are mostly evergreen, i.e. they do not shed their leaves for the winter. This makes the garden look good all year round. Carefully planned planting, done from February to the end of October, ensures that plants flourish in the garden throughout the growing season. The courtyard looks colourful from February and March, when the wolfsbane blooms, followed by periwinkles in March and April, rhododendrons and lily of the valley in May and lilies in June. From July to September, hydrangeas delight and in October, winter lily. The flowering plants are complemented by funcas, brunculas, ivies, wilt, cranesbills and ranunculus. All the plantings are arranged in the form of classical, symmetrical flower beds, surrounding a central pedestal with a rhododendron.
Unique courtyard details
Ivy has been planted against some of the walls, which in time will nicely overgrow the facades, creating a real ‘enchanted garden’ for the exclusive use of the residents. An old cast-iron sink with a tap has been installed on one of the walls. The doors to the staircases are in an uncommon maroon colour, which further emphasises the unique character of the courtyard. The cobblestones, which correspond in colour to the façade and landscaping elements, complement the space coherently. The entrance to the courtyard is through a renovated walkway with a beautiful closed, openwork gate. An interesting and rare element are the antique dwarf-shaped bumpers at the entrance to the gate passage, which have been preserved and restored.
Stained glass pillar in the courtyard
One of the most unique elements of our investment at 4 Wólczańska Street is the four-wall stained glass window, which is a real artistic gem. The design, created by Ms Kamila Bienia-Borowska of the BIENIART Stained Glass Studio, presents a delightful composition of butterflies against the background of a lavender meadow, which enlivens the green courtyard of the tenement.
The stained glass window depicts a variety of Polish butterflies, both diurnal and nocturnal. Here you can admire such specimens as the Admiral’s pipit, with its distinctive orange and black wings, the peacock pipit, known for its impressive ‘eyes’ on its wings, the sailor’s swallowtail, whose colours allude to the sea, as well as the cress bunting, cabbage leafhopper, citronella latolith, chequered pollinator and rufous fritillary. These motifs are artistically set in a lavender meadow, whose vivid colours and details add depth and life to the composition. The slender lavender blossoms perfectly complement the whole, emphasising the vertical lines and creating a harmonious whole with the butterflies.
The stained glass not only complements the courtyard space beautifully, but also references the stained glass tradition and contemporary art. It is a one-of-a-kind decoration that combines local heritage with modern aesthetics, making it an unprecedented piece of work in the city and perhaps even the country.
