Speaking about this paper bag building, the governor general of Australia describes it as "the most beautiful squashed brown paper bag I've ever seen." In reality, the Business School at the University of Technology, Sydney, was inspired by the undulating surface of a tree trunk, continuing its woody references straight to the core of the interior spaces.
There has been plenty of excitement about this groundbreaking project since the designs were first revealed. With it now complete, students, professors and the public can be proud to have such an innovative and imaginative example of contemporary architecture, right in the heart of their city. Constructed by hand of 320,000 custom bricks, the waving and crumpling facades are something so artistic to behold, all the while complementing the colors and the fluid forms found in this region's natural environment.
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Frank Gehry's Beautiful UTS Business School Looks Like a Scrunched Lunch Sack
Trend Themes
1. Organic Architecture - Inspiration from nature's forms and geometric shapes could lead to a new age of environmentally sustainable architecture.
2. Artistic Building Materials - Innovation in creating unique building materials could lead to buildings as art pieces.
3. Contemporary Eco-friendly Designs - More designers and architects can embrace natural elements as the primary source of inspiration for designs.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architects could experiment more with organic and recycled materials in their work for more environmentally sustainable buildings.
2. Construction - Construction companies could explore innovative new building materials to improve the durability and aesthetics of their structures.
3. Education - Educational institutions could embrace a more contemporary and sustainable approach to their buildings and campus infrastructure.