The exhibition consists of four central elements occupying two of the museum`s atriums.

“Frei Otto’s Model Landscape” - All of the models are organized by scale on a single 50-meter-long table cutting diagonally through one of the atriums. The researching character and aesthetic continuity in Otto’s thinking becomes evident. For the table we repurposed the timber frames of existing exhibition walls from the past supposed to be disposed. Referencing Otto`s work the linear strips of fluorescent light tubes above the table are suspended from the courtyard structure by a series of metal wires.

“Frei Otto’s Cosmos” - Visitors are able to see photos of studies of nature, spiders’ webs, sand structures and soap bubbles. They provide insights into the poetic and scientific cosmos of Otto’s imagination. Objects and information are presented on 18 tables inspired by those at Otto`s studio in Warmbronn. Light fixtures are connected to long power cables which are hanging like arches from the roof structure thereby creating associations to Otto`s chain models.

“Frei Otto’s Projection” - Images and technical media play a major role in Frei Otto`s interdisciplinary approach. A projection of more than 30 meters in length covering the full side of one atrium conveys this approach.

“Frei Otto’s open archive” - It consists of 18 over-sized archive shelves surrounding both courtyards. Selected original plans, photos, books and reproductions guide the user through Frei Otto`s life.