Wilhelm Sander

Wilhelm Sander (10 December 1860, in Berlin – 22 November 1930, in Lüderitz) was a master architect[1] and contractor working for Sander & Kock known for his work in German South West Africa, today's Namibia.

Sander studied Civil engineering in Höxter, Germany.

He worked in Berlin before joining the German Colonial Society for South West Africa [de; es] and repatriating to German South West Africa in 1901.

The three castles of Windhoek, Heinitzburg, Schwerinsburg and Sanderburg, are what he is best known for here but he also built the Gathemann and Erkrath buildings and was involved in the erection of the Tintenpalast.

Sander also designed Duwisib Castle near Helmeringhausen, the German Lutheran church in Keetmanshoop, and many others.

Former station building of Swakopmund, now serving as a hotel, one of Sanders' first works in German South West Africa.
Sanderburg in central Windhoek, a small castle Wilhelm Sander designed for himself