WETTERPARK

DESCRIZIONE: Open-air theme park to explore meteorological phenomena | Offenbach is the city where “weather is made” and with the DWD (german weather...

Open-air theme park to explore meteorological phenomena | Offenbach is the city where “weather is made” and with the DWD (german weather service) as well as the first meteorological theme park one could say Germany’s “weather capital”. On an area of fallow land covering 20,000 sqm, unit- design developped (and is still in charge for) a permanent public exhibition. The project comprises the editorial revision of content, conception and design of exhibits, as well as the integration and planning of the landscaped area – in connection with information and product design, architecture and landscape planning. Exhibit installations and explanatory graphics show the visitor the complex correlations between the weather and its scientific background in an understandable manner. The sensual perception of the various ways in which weather manifests itself and affects humans is encouraged through the call for active observation or interaction. This makes for an interesting visit, not only for those interested in the subject. Families with children or school classes also find interesting ideas in the altercation with the park’s objects. Wetterpark Offenbach is the first fully-automated weather station that feeds the recorded data into the worldwide meteorological network. The DWD also maintains the phenological gardens, whose job is to observe the climate. The park became a focal point for plenty of activities. Supported by the DWD and the City of Offenbach, a group of sponsors is organising a program of events that offers e.g. primarily children tours and experimentation afternoons. The weather station park is part of the Rhein-Main regional park and is funded by a european programme for the sustained development of the regions (SOS).