Marmorsaal, Protected cultural heritage hall in Walle, Germany
The Marmorsaal is a protected cultural heritage site in Walle featuring a 230-square-meter space with white Carrara marble walls, dark wooden showcases in Art Nouveau style, and decorative windows displaying coats of arms from different countries. The space includes sound equipment, microphones, and lighting systems designed for hosting various types of events.
Ludwig Roselius, founder of a major coffee company and inventor of decaffeinated coffee, commissioned the hall's construction in 1914 as part of his factory complex. The building reflected the prosperity and industrial success of the company during that period.
The hall contains original display cases with historic coffee packaging, signage, and porcelain pieces that document the company's development across generations. These objects show the craftsmanship and design traditions connected to the factory's operations.
The space accommodates up to 80 people and includes modern audio-visual equipment for events. Visitors should remember this is a protected heritage site where respecting the historic surroundings is important.
The hall stands surrounded by shipping containers and active industrial operations in a port zone, creating an unusual contrast between refined marble architecture and working factory spaces. This surprising location deepens the sense of the space as a quiet refuge within a bustling working waterfront.
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