CASTLE BELVEDERE, POTSDAM, RECONSTRUCTION (PROJECT MANAGEMENT)

Facts and Figures

Belvedere Castle on the Pfingstberg in Potsdam (built between 1847 and 1863 by architects Ludwig Persius, Friedrich Stüler and Ludwig Ferdinand Hesse based on plans drawn up by Frederick William IV) has been transformed from a neglected ruin back into a romantic castle. The project was funded by private donations, and ECE founder ECE founder Prof. Dr. Werner Otto donated around 6.5 million euros towards the restoration of the derelict structure.

Completion I

April 2001 (western tower and western colonnade)

Completion II

June 2003 (eastern tower, eastern colonnade and northern arcade)

Architect

Manfred Stelle

Client

Foundation of Prussian Castles and Gardens, Berlin-Brandenburg

ECE Services

Project control and budget monitoring