How did a charming 1920s villa become the Residenz des Botschafters von Ecuador? This beautiful building with its classic design elements and hipped roof has seen a lot of history. It all began in 1925 when Adalbert Wilhelm Prölls, a prominent figure in the Agfa-Filmfabrik, purchased this plot of land. He commissioned architect Paul Karchow to design his dream home, the Landhaus Prölls. After World War II, the villa took on a new role. It became the “Haus der Lehrer”, a cultural center for educators. In 1958, it transitioned again, housing the French Military Liaison Mission (MMFL) until German reunification in 1990. Then in 2001, after a period of renovation, the villa was transformed into the Residenz des Botschafters von Ecuador, a fitting symbol of the evolving relationship between Ecuador and a reunified Germany. The building stands as a testament to its rich past, from a family home to a cultural hub, then a military base, and now a diplomatic residence. The Residenz des Botschafters von Ecuador whispers tales of its fascinating past, reminding us that even amidst political change, beauty and elegance endure.
Rote Villa
Why is it called the *Rote Villa*, you might wonder, as you stand before this striking building? Well, its nickname,