Koop House

The Koop House is an eclectic building in Zaporizhzhia featuring ornate exterior decorations, carved stone patterns, and elaborate window frames. The design merges several European influences into a single structure.

Abraham Koop commissioned this residence in the early 1900s during a period of economic growth in Zaporizhzhia. The building emerged during an era of urban expansion when the region was becoming more prosperous.

The building shows how wealthy merchants in Zaporizhzhia combined European design styles and displayed their prosperity through architecture. Visitors can still see the carefully crafted details that reflect this taste today.

The house stands in central Zaporizhzhia and is visible from the street at any time to view its architectural features. Visitors can examine the exterior, stonework, and window frames from the street.

The exterior preserves rare examples of stonework showing how imported European craftsmanship techniques were adapted locally. These construction methods were uncommon in the region at the time and set this building apart from other structures of its era.