The world’s most unselfish billionaire’s generous actions are eloquently displayed at this suitably high-tech visitor center (part of the larger foundation building), which opened opposite the Space Needle in February 2012.
Spread over five rooms with highly interactive exhibits, the center lays out the Gates’ bios and shows examples of their work around the world (including fighting malaria in Africa and notable philanthropic activities inside the US). It also offers scope for plenty of visitor involvement. Various screens and notepads invite visitors to jot down ideas, help solve tricky problems and lend their own brainpower to the foundation’s ‘intellectual bank’.
The Gates Foundation transferred over to this new 900,000-sq-ft, $500-million campus in 2011. Over 1500 staff are accommodated in two sustainable LEED-certified buildings (with green roofs and recycled rainwater), where they coordinate the ongoing development work.
