Wissenschaftspark Gelsenkirchen

Wissenschaftspark Gelsenkirchen is a research and office complex in Gelsenkirchen-Süd featuring a distinctive glass roof over a central exhibition hall. Nine three-story buildings arranged perpendicular to the main structure provide workspace for research organizations and technology companies.

The complex opened in 1995 on former industrial grounds where the Thyssen steel works and Rheinelbe mine once operated. This transformation from heavy industry to modern research centers marked a significant shift in the region's economy.

The complex received the German Architecture Prize in 1995 and the Constructec-Prize for European Industrial Architecture in 1998.

The site is located in an easily accessible area of southern Gelsenkirchen and is well connected by public transport. The complex has ample parking and is open to visitors during regular business hours.

The grounds incorporate water features throughout the park landscape, creating a green space on the formerly paved industrial site. These water elements serve both aesthetic and practical functions by regulating the microclimate and stormwater management.

Location: Gelsenkirchen-Süd (district)

Website: https://wipage.de

GPS coordinates: 51.49920,7.10750

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:06