Rathaus Marl, Architectural heritage monument in Marl, Germany.
Rathaus Marl is a municipal building with two concrete towers reaching 42.60 meters in height. The floors hang from the central concrete core structure, while administrative offices occupy the towers and the council chamber sits above the adjacent section.
The building was completed in 1967 following a 1958 European competition won by Dutch architects Jacob Berend Bakema and Johannes Hendrik van den Broek. It was the first suspension high-rise structure in Germany and set new standards for modern administrative architecture at the time.
The building houses the Glaskasten sculpture collection on its ground floor, displaying works from the municipal art collection since 1979. Visitors can freely view the artworks and experience how contemporary art fits into the modern architectural space.
The building is located at Creiler Platz 1 and is easily accessible by foot or public transport. The Glaskasten collection on the ground floor can be visited for free during opening hours, and visitors should check the specific times beforehand.
The building pioneered a special construction method where the floors hang from the central concrete core rather than resting on it. This innovative technique was uncommon in high-rise construction during the 1960s and is often overlooked by visitors.
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