Frank Gehry, the starchitect who started his career life as a truck driver taking sculpture classes at night school, invites you into his never-before-seen model archive for a look into his creative process through an online education platform on Masterclass. The starchitect joins many other MasterClass instructors, including Serena Williams, who taught a tennis workshop, and Christina Aguilera, who gave students a singing lesson.
Once you sign up for the course, you will have access to a series of 15 video lessons where you could watch and learn as Frank teaches his architectural philosophy using case studies, sketches, and models. In addition to a downloadable workbook accompanies the class with lesson recaps and assignments. Also, you can upload videos to get feedback from the class. Frank will also critique select student work.
Ibrahim Abdelhady is an architect, academic, and media entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in architecture and digital publishing. He is the Founder and CEO of Arch2O.com, a leading platform in architectural media, renowned for showcasing innovative projects, student work, and critical discourse in design. Holding dual PhDs in Architecture, Dr. Abdelhady combines academic rigor with industry insight, shaping both future architects and architectural thought. He actively teaches, conducts research, and contributes to the global architecture community through his writing, lectures, and media ventures. His work bridges the gap between practice and academia, pushing the boundaries of how architecture is communicated in the digital age.