Gehry lets a brick facade go feral—like a paper bag caught mid-crumple, then frozen into craft.
University of Technology Sydney building.
Featured in Frank Gehry's definitive monograph, Building Art: Life and Work of Frank Gehry.
Visitor Guide
Get close enough to see the brick geometry, then step back until it reads as a single surface again—this building is a scale trick and you need both distances.
From the opposite side of the street (near UTS Broadway frontage), early morning for softer shadows that reveal the brick ‘folds’ without turning them into harsh contrast.
It’s a university building (UTS Business School): public access is generally possible in ground-level/common areas during daytime, but teaching spaces may be restricted. No tickets. Free alternative: exterior and lobby viewing between classes.
The brickwork isn’t nostalgia—it’s computational craft: non-standard brick geometry and meticulous detailing to make masonry behave like a pliable skin.
45–90 minutes
Design & Structure
Digital-to-physical translation: complex facade curvature and openings coordinated through 3D modeling and rationalization so brick courses, window modules, and structural backing could be built without losing the ‘crumpled’ intent. The real design method is iterative mockups + digital coordination.
Brick used as a sculptural surface rather than a flat wall—its texture gives Gehry’s form something to grip, especially under Sydney’s sharp daylight.
A conventional frame supports an unconventional envelope; the engineering challenge is tolerance management between structure, backup wall systems, and the highly articulated brick skin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed Dr Chau Chak Wing Building?+
Dr Chau Chak Wing Building was designed by Frank Gehry and completed in 2014. It is located in New South Wales, Australia.
Where is Dr Chau Chak Wing Building located?+
Dr Chau Chak Wing Building is located in New South Wales, Australia. Its coordinates are -33.8811°, 151.2010°.
When was Dr Chau Chak Wing Building built?+
Dr Chau Chak Wing Building was completed in 2014. It was designed by Frank Gehry.
Can I visit Dr Chau Chak Wing Building?+
Dr Chau Chak Wing Building is a real building in New South Wales that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.