Landhaus Zankapfel
Landhaus Zankapfel is a villa in Potsdam’s Villenkolonie Neubabelsberg, a residential district shaped by architectural history. Its deep mansard roof and lively floor plan give the house a distinctive presence.
Emilie Winkelmann designed the villa and became Germany’s first independent female architect. Jenny Grupe, an officer’s widow, lived there with her artist daughters Adele and Margot. Winkelmann presented the house at the exhibition Die Frau in Haus und Beruf, reflecting her commitment to women’s rights. Later changes and use by a film school left the building in poor condition.
The Erbeldinger family restored the villa with architects and heritage authorities, despite lost original documents. Its unusual name came from Winkelmann herself, while the reason behind it remains unknown. Three original residents invite a tempting comparison with Hera, Athena and Aphrodite.
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