Frank Gehry Masterclass Review

An architect's review of the Frank Gehry Masterclass: what to expect, what you’ll get, who I think it’s for, my favorite lessons, and whether I think it’s worth taking.

Gehry is a polarizing figure in the architecture world. You’ll either love or hate his work, rarely is there an in-between. This was actually one of the reasons I enrolled in the MasterClass, because I have a hard time with Gehry's work; it defies sensibility to me. So, I wanted a deeper understanding of his motivations. And of course there's the fact that this kind of personalized access to the mind and design process of a world-renowned architect is still a novel thing. Who wouldn’t jump at the chance to learn from this level of architect, a true master? I also wanted to cultivate the artist's mindset in my own work.

Watch the video to see whether I think the course delivers on all that it promises.

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[vasqueezzo]

Sir, your videos themselves are a Masterclass to me 😊

[salmachi]

I adore your lifestyle as an architect, you are an organized person in your office and everything concerning your career, I like the way that you work in an isolated environment which might increase your focus on each project.

[josec]

I never expected someone to make a review of the course, I've been sitting on going through it for a while (as in, its been a pinned tab on my browser for about 3 months now), so this is a pleasant surprise and a much needed push. Great review!

[ciprianoroi]

I am not also a fan of Frank Gehry's works. Although, I have big adulation for his success as an architect. I am more of a Frank Lloyd Wright's fan. I love his works and how he integrates nature in his designs.

[ArchitecturalAesthetics]

Wow. Thanks for this honest review eric. I was skeptical when seeing the ad to this course on YouTube. Definitely gonna enroll after watching your review.

[Kurazaybo]

I'm no architect, I wish I was. I am here because the trailer was probably the best ad I've seen in my life, truly inspiring. Your review was quite solid, sincere thanks.

[ghost]

Thank you very much Eric for sharing with us. I really love your channel. It helps me a lot as a student. I hope you never get tired making videos to helps us. Cheers.

[lascosasporsunombre]

I enjoy your classes, I have recently discivered your channel, I am an Architect from Argentina who had lead with depression since 19 because of my mother passing away. I´ve learned english by myself and I appreciate the videos.

[MK-nlpo]

Dude, when I watch your videos it always inspires me to make more stuff, and educate myself more. I am currently a senior arch student at UT San Antonio. Stay safe & cheers.

[theodoretsinarakis]

Such a high quality channel...
Congrats!

[maurocerino]

Wow, I cant believe I saw a review of this course on you part. It is brave of you to have done it, knowing that there were many critics around the world around this course, although, seeing your review, I think many unfounded and even exaggerated. Now I can say that this course is not for me, at least for now, but I'm glad to have seen your review, now I understand much better what it actually offers. thanks!

[THEMACINTOSH]

I am really glad that you made this video. I would also like to know how Gehry goes from a rough sketch to a master piece, in step by step, explaining his thinking however; I am glad he doesn't. He allows the student to learn from their own outlooks. I looked at the course outline before, now I will enrol.

Thanks Eric

[trevorokeefe]

Thank you for this! I was very excited and a bit skeptical when I saw Gehry doing a Masterclass. The whole Masterclass series seems like such a cool concept that could very easily fail to live up to lofty expectations. I've been waffling on it for awhile, but I think you just convinced me to give it a shot later this year.

[TheProPokemonPlayer]

I love your videos; your advice helped me get a B+ in my advanced studio class.

[AslansAngel]

I am a huge fan of Gehry's work. I think he is part genius architect / part mad scientist. I love that his designs are so free form and outside the box. My original major was architecture, but I ended up in graphic design. While I was great at design, board work (this was the dinosaur days pre CAD), and perspective drawings, my 3d model making skills sucked. My classmates agreed that I had a "glue curse." Basically NO glue I used would hold. (My Le Cobusier chair project literally melted during the presentation. LOL) I often wonder if in this age of the 3d printer if I would have thrived. So, while I didn't end up in my original field, I LOVED my classes at Drexel University, and I LOVE architecture. I am presently teaching an Intro to Architecture class to middle and high school students. I find your videos fascinating and inspiring. Thank you. I wondered about Frank Gehry's Masterclass, and I'm hoping to take the course. Thank you for the review.

[michaelamarusak]

I love how you talk and explain things your are articulate and intelligent.

[januaryskies]

Great review! Your review was informative, honest and positive! So impressed. Long before I purchased and watched the video, Sketches of Frank Gehry by Sydney Pollack, I have always admired Mr. Gehry's stoic determination to stay focused and true to his visions of architecture. I keep a growing file of articles regarding Mr. Gehry's creations. My favorite is the article regarding the design and creation of his yacht. Mr. Gehry will always live as my hero.

[maxsturman]

I'm always looking for opportunities to learn, especially concerning architecture and particularly about someone or something different than the way I normally think and design. Like a child, I love learning - yes, I will take the Gehry Masterclass.

[StudioDesignStudio]

Yes I should take this course, but after listening through, I think not yet even thou Frank Gehry is an inspiration of mine.

[TheHomeDesignMentor]

I enjoyed your presentation, Eric, as I always do. In early 2016, I was fortunate enough to tour a Gehry designed house in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. It was quite a treat to see, but I have my own reservations about his work. I also, by happenstance, met Thom Mayne earlier this year and he provided a personal tour of his own recently completed residence in Los Angeles. Both of those houses are complex amalgamations of esoteric study. Not that there is anything wrong with that, but, here is my question for everyone. Licensed architects design very few of the houses that are built in the United States, so are we, as a profession, pushing too far with intellectualization of architecture to be accessible to most people? I have my own answer to this, but I want to hear what others think. Cheers, SCR