Margarine Voss, Industrial heritage monument in Barmbek-Nord, Hamburg, Germany.
Margarine Voss is the preserved entrance building of a former margarine factory in Hamburg-Nord with distinctive brick architecture and ceramic decorations. The structure displays details such as a large ceramic cow head and worker figures on the facade, typical of 1920s industrial design.
The building was designed between 1925 and 1926 by architects Henry Grell and Peter Pruter as part of a factory producing margarine for Hamburg. The complex remained in operation until 1978 before being repurposed for other uses.
The ceramic cow head and worker figures on the facade show how important craftsmanship and food production were to the city. These elements tell the story of the people who worked here daily and the factory's role in the neighborhood.
The historic building is now part of an administrative complex connected to modern structures through a covered passageway. Visitors can view the exterior and its artistic details from the street outside.
A large ceramic cow head fell from the facade in 2013 and was subsequently replaced with a stone copy. This new version is securely fastened to keep it in place.
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