Joseph Richter Villa

The Joseph Richter Villa is a Renaissance Revival residence on Skorupki Street in Łódź featuring classical Italian elements and a loggia overlooking a landscaped garden. The structure combines formal design principles with manicured green spaces typical of that era.

Built between 1888 and 1889 by architect Piotr Brukalski, the villa served as the Richter family home until 1939. The building later transitioned to public institutional use and currently functions as offices.

The villa reflects the tastes of wealthy factory owners in late 19th-century Łódź who blended Italian design with German and English influences. This mix remains visible in the building's exterior details and surrounding grounds.

The villa is not regularly open to the public as it serves as an administrative office building, but its exterior and gardens can be viewed from the street. Walking through the neighborhood allows visitors to see the building's facade and explore the wider area with other historic residences nearby.

The property shares its grounds and gardens with another historic residence, the Reinhold Richter Villa, together forming an integrated parkland space. These two period houses standing side by side demonstrate the wealthy neighborhood that once defined this area.

Location: Old Polesie in Łódź

Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 51.74851,19.45303

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:43