The butterfly-shaped unfolding of the building structure into urban high points gives the Futurium its visual prominence between the Spree River and the elevated railway. Two squares have been created at the main access points on Alexanderufer and Kapelle-Ufer by setting back the building line.
A dot pattern covers the entire surface of the square, giving it its own unique character.

The façade consists of over 8,000 cassette elements. The 70×70 cm elements are made of differently folded metal reflectors and ceramic-printed cast glass. These create an iridescent cloud pattern that changes constantly with the incidence of light.

The new building serves as a venue for presentations and for promoting dialogue between research and development. Exhibitions and events highlight future-oriented developments of national and international significance.