UTS Dr Chau Chak Wing: Brick Ribbons and Collaborative Interiors

Gehry’s Sydney business school—brick ribbons outside, collaborative studios inside.

12/26/2025

12 min read

UTS Dr Chau Chak Wing Building in Sydney

UTS Sydney

Overview

Business school with a twist—brick becomes fluid and interiors prompt collaboration.

Brick Ribbons

Patterned laying reads as flowing fabric.
Curves soften mass and catch Sydney’s light.

Interiors for Collaboration

Studios and breakout spaces grouped by adjacency.
Sightlines encourage cross-team awareness.

Learning Ecosystem

Public ground-level interface with city.
Upper levels host focused study and faculty hubs.

Checklist

Trace a ribbon corner detail
Observe studio activity at mid-day

About the Author

Architecture Editor

I wrote this guide so your visit to the Fondation Louis Vuitton feels calm, curious, and well‑timed—without missing what makes Gehry’s building so special.