The Welios Science Center is located in the Wels’ Volksgarten
park, where it bridges the gap between the historic city center
and the expo center. The Welios Science Center is located in the
Wels’ Volksgarten park, where it bridges the gap between the
historic city center and the expo center. Conceived as a giant
X, the project offers flexible exhibition spaces and a deep
cleft in the center draws natural light inside. The exterior is
clad in a shimmering white metal screen that is inlaid with
zigzagging LED lights. These low-energy lights are computer-
programmed to change colors, creating a dynamic facade. The
science center opens directly into a public garden and the
fairgrounds, which serve as an extension of the center for
outdoor festivals and exhibits. Students, children and adults
can wander around the museum while engaging with the exhibits to
learn about renewable energy and energy efficiency. They can
also learn important lessons from the building itself, which was
built to minimize energy use and g