Architect Frank Gehry, of Canadian origin, is one of the most important contemporary architects, known especially for the sculptural perspective of his building designs. His new work, which houses the UTS Business School in Sydney, can be described as the most beautiful crumpled paper bag.
The building's full, curved structure, built using bricks specially created for this project, is what led to comparisons with a paper bag.
Frank Gehry is known for designing buildings with fluid forms and has previously completed a similar work in Spain called the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Although he said at its opening that he would not repeat such an architectural style, it appears he has since reconsidered his decision.
The building's undulating facade has a texture resembling unmortared brick, which contrasts with the windows that reflect the sky and surrounding buildings, creating a three-dimensional effect.
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According to Gehry, the design was inspired by a tree. The expressive exterior form has a strong connection with its interior and represents a complex organism with many branches of thought, which is in constant growth.
Upon entering the building, there is a bicycle parking area with 160 spaces, making it part of the eco-friendly trend that encourages cycling and the use of non-polluting methods that do not harm the environment.
A building shaped like a paper bag, the UTS Business School in Sydney
A building shaped like a paper bag, the UTS Business School in Sydney
A building shaped like a paper bag, the UTS Business School in Sydney
