The former apartment building at Constitution Square, 11 is notable not only for the renovated interiors of “Vedmedik” (originally Georges Borman’s store), but also for the interiors of the University of the Arts, which occupies the bulk of the building.

Originally, the house, built by Bolesław Michalski for Ivan Gladkoy around 1890, was a two-story structure, but it featured an elegant crowning touch—a dome, sculptures, and a spire.

All of this was lost when two additional stories were added to the building in 1929, based on a design by architect P. Krupko.

However, if you’re unaware that an extension has been added, you might not even suspect it.

It’s hard to say how old the staircase on the first floor is, but it seems likely that it dates back to the 1929 renovation (or even to the postwar restoration work).

In any case, the railing on the first and top floors is identical, although the marble steps of the first flight may date back to the 19th century.

In any case, the staircase and its design are simply beautiful.

As a result of Russian missile strikes between 2022 and 2026, the university building lost most of its windows, and its roof and interiors were also damaged.