This brick construction in the center of the city has transformed from a power station to the center of cultural life of Darmstadt during a little over a hundred years. Since 1999 concerts are conducted in this cultural center with the genre specter varying from classical music to hip hop, alongside with literature readings, lectures, photo exhibitions and even stand-up performances. Besides, there is a lounge bar here, collections of wine from the entire Europe and a restaurant with a buffet. The building housing Centralstation is announced a monument of architecture.