George-C.-Marshall-Haus

The George-C.-Marshall-Haus is an exhibition building in Berlin's Westend district featuring a steel frame structure with extensive glass walls on its north and south sides. Inside, the open layout provides flexible spaces suitable for exhibitions, presentations, and events.

The building was completed in 1950 as an exhibition pavilion for the German Industrial Exhibition, marking one of the first major modern exhibition spaces in post-war Berlin. Its creation reflected Germany's fresh start and growing partnership with Western allies after the war.

The building is named after U.S. Secretary of State George C. Marshall and reflects the importance of German-American cooperation of that time. Visitors can still sense this international commitment today in how the space is designed and used.

The site is best reached on foot or by public transit, as its location in the Westend district places it centrally within the city. The open floor plan makes it easy to navigate and the building is also accessible to visitors with mobility concerns.

A distinctive feature is the so-called Snail, a glass spiral gallery resting on slender supports that creates a striking contrast with the heavy buildings from the war years. This architectural choice symbolizes a break with the past and a move toward a new building style.

Location: Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf

Architects: Bruno Grimmek, Werner Düttmann

Official opening: October 1, 1950

Architectural style: Nachkriegsmoderne

Part of: Messe Berlin

Website: https://berlin.de/landesdenkmalamt/denkmalpflege/erkennen-und-erhalten/oeffentliche-anlagen/marshall-haus-641095.php

GPS coordinates: 52.50378,13.27328

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:27