Hermann Korb

Hermann Korb (1656, Niese (near Lügde) - 23 December 1735, Wolfenbüttel) was a German architect who worked mainly in the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel.

It is generally believed that he started as a carpenter and was inspired to teach himself architecture during a trip to Italy with his employer, Duke Anton Ulrich.

Korb took over Lauterbach's duties after his death and completed many of his projects, which had languished because of his long illness.

However, Korb wasn't officially promoted until 1704, when all of his work was being done from his own original designs.

Many of his structures no longer exist because, following practices that were common at the time, they were cheaply built, with wood panels designed to imitate sandstone, and quickly fell into disrepair.