Penthouse in the 1913 Siemens Tenement in the heart of Lodz

Penthouse in the Siemens Tenement House – an exceptional apartment located on the top floor of one of the most prestigious residential developments in Łódź. The historic architecture of the former headquarters of the Polish Siemens Electrical Factories has been combined with the highest standards of contemporary construction. The apartment offers 118.91 m² of carefully designed space, a terrace and a loggia with a total area of 14.73 m², and panoramic views of the city center. This is an offer for the most demanding clients seeking a property of timeless value, a prestigious location, and a unique character.

The modernist Siemens Tenement House is a phenomenon among the Art Nouveau buildings on Piotrkowska Street. It impresses with its monumental façade, elegant bas-reliefs, and vast glazing. Listed in the register of historic monuments, the building is a work of early 20th-century architecture in Łódź.

The tenement house’s original appearance is the work of Karl Janish. The German architect brought to Łódź from Berlin the then-innovative solutions: reinforced-concrete structures, high-quality decorations, spacious interiors, and impressively large windows. The noble form is complemented by Ionic-style half-columns and an architectural façade clad in natural stone.

Let’s take a closer look at the unique details. In the central part of the façade there is a brass “SIEMENS” inscription. It is a tribute to the original owner and a symbolic reference to the building’s history. The whole is adorned with a decorative tympanum featuring the coat of arms of a hardworking bee. Its depiction appears here for a reason. In architecture, the bee is a symbol of work and harmony with the surrounding environment. This beautiful ornament has become the leading motif of the new edition of the Siemens Tenement House.

The tenement house façade resembles the most prestigious buildings, such as Vienna’s Hyatt Hotel. Inside, the staircases with original elevator shafts impress. Corridors with historic wooden built-ins will retain their historical character.

The highest quality is also visible in details such as natural stone, exotic wood, and marble elements. Decorative balustrades, door joinery, window grilles, stucco decorations of ceilings and walls, and wooden partitions will be renovated in accordance with the recommendations of the Historic Monuments Conservator.

Additional information:

It is possible to combine the penthouses, resulting in a space of approx. 230 m2 with a terrace of approx. 60 m2, as well as an elevator with a private lock, serving exclusively the 5th floor.