Martin Grünberg
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Martin Grünberg was a German architect and master builder.
from 1687 onwards, after several trips to France and Italy. In Berlin he took part in the construction of the Friedrichstadt
and oversaw the construction in the Kurmark
alongside the Electorate of Brandenburg's head architect Johann Arnold Nering
, who he succeeded from 1695 to 1698, when he again became the head-architect's subordinate. These works included the building of the Schloss and Residenz buildings.
Like Nering he was a representative of the Dutch Baroque
style. His other designs include the Marstallgebäudes on the Unter den Linden
as far as the later Dorotheenstraße (including the first Berlin Observatory
), the Jungfernbrücke (formerly known as the Spreegassenbrücke) and the Sebastiankirche (later known as the Luisenstädtische Kirche
). On occasions he was also master builder to Berlin's Zeughaus
and the Parochialkirche
. In 1699-1700 he built the Jagdschloss (hunting lodge) in Fürstenwalde/Spree for Frederick III
. In 1701 he was the first architect and master builder to join the Akademie der Künste
.
Life
He was active in BerlinBerlin
Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...
from 1687 onwards, after several trips to France and Italy. In Berlin he took part in the construction of the Friedrichstadt
Friedrichstadt (Berlin)
Friedrichstadt was an independent suburb of Berlin, and is now a historical neighborhood of the city itself. The neighborhood is named after the Prussian king Frederick I.-Geography:...
and oversaw the construction in the Kurmark
Kurmark
Kurmark is a German term meaning "Electoral March", referring to territory of the former Electorate of Brandenburg. The Kurmark included the Altmark, the Mittelmark, the Uckermark, the Prignitz, and the lordships of Beeskow and Storkow...
alongside the Electorate of Brandenburg's head architect Johann Arnold Nering
Johann Arnold Nering
Johann Arnold Nering or Nehring was a German architect active in the Electorate of Brandenburg.-Life:...
, who he succeeded from 1695 to 1698, when he again became the head-architect's subordinate. These works included the building of the Schloss and Residenz buildings.
Like Nering he was a representative of the Dutch Baroque
Dutch Baroque
Dutch Baroque architecture is a variety of Baroque architecture that flourished in the Dutch Republic and its colonies during the Dutch Golden Age of the 17th century - Dutch painting during the period is covered by Dutch Golden Age painting....
style. His other designs include the Marstallgebäudes on the Unter den Linden
Unter den Linden
Unter den Linden is a boulevard in the Mitte district of Berlin, the capital of Germany. It is named for its linden trees that line the grassed pedestrian mall between two carriageways....
as far as the later Dorotheenstraße (including the first Berlin Observatory
Berlin Observatory
The Berlin Observatory is a series of observatories and related organizations in and around the city of Berlin in Germany, starting from the 18th century...
), the Jungfernbrücke (formerly known as the Spreegassenbrücke) and the Sebastiankirche (later known as the Luisenstädtische Kirche
Luisenstädtische Kirche
The Luisenstädtische Kirche was a church building in Berlin, in the former Luisenstadt district , on Alte Jacobstraße between Sebastianstraße and Stallschreiberstraße...
). On occasions he was also master builder to Berlin's Zeughaus
Zeughaus
The Zeughaus of Berlin is the oldest structure on the Unter den Linden. It was built by the Brandenburg Elector Frederick III between 1695 and 1730 in the baroque style, to be used as an artillery arsenal...
and the Parochialkirche
Parochialkirche
The Parochialkirche is a Reformed church in the Klosterviertel neighbourhood of the Mitte borough in Berlin. The church, now a listed building, was built between 1695 and 1703, it is the oldest church in Berlin built as a Protestant place of worship. The church is now used and owned by the...
. In 1699-1700 he built the Jagdschloss (hunting lodge) in Fürstenwalde/Spree for Frederick III
Frederick I of Prussia
Frederick I , of the Hohenzollern dynasty, was Elector of Brandenburg and Duke of Prussia in personal union . The latter function he upgraded to royalty, becoming the first King in Prussia . From 1707 he was in personal union the sovereign prince of the Principality of Neuchâtel...
. In 1701 he was the first architect and master builder to join the Akademie der Künste
Akademie der Künste
The Akademie der Künste, Berlin is an arts institution in Berlin, Germany. It was founded in 1696 by Elector Frederick III of Brandenburg as the Prussian Academy of Arts, an academic institution where members could meet and discuss and share ideas...
.