The Messehof was one of the first major urban buildings to emerge from the rubble of the post-war period in 1948/49 and later became a listed building as a typical example of 1950s gabled structures. After the gables were uncovered and some of them demolished, it is now home to an arcade that has been completely renovated to provide a shopping area. The listed parts of the building also house modern offices. The floor space after refurbishment is approx. 11,600 square metres.