The Assertive Clashing of Shapes in Frank Gehry's High-Tech Ray

question 24

Multiple Choice

The assertive clashing of shapes in Frank Gehry's high-tech Ray and Maria Stata Center at MIT symbolizes __________.

• A) ​the coming of a new age 
• B) ​collaboration and interaction 
• C) ​a battle between tradition and technology 
• D) ​the end of steel-cage construction 
• E) ​the disparate disciplines that will be housed in the structure

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