Villa Harteneck

The villa colony laid out in 1889 in Grunewald became a popular residential area due to its appealing surroundings and its proximity to the city center. The emerging Jewish bourgeoisie in particular often commissioned prestigious residences from Jewish architects. One of these clients was the merchant Carl Harteneck, for whom Adolf Wollenberg planned a villa on a piece of property over 9000 m2. His design included a main house and a separate area for housekeeping functions, connected by a columned hall. Wollenberg oriented the main façade toward the garden. Villa Harteneck strikingly symbolizes the client’s prominent status. The villa’s garden, now open to the public, was reconstructed according to original plans.