The Order Problem Set

Problem 3: Hierarchy by Shape

Of the three images below which is the best example of the use of hierarchy created by unique shape?


Frank Lloyd Wright,
Guggenheim Museum,
New York City, NY,
1956
The Guggenheim museum is the best example of hierarchy created by unique shape because its curved forms are the exception to the rule of buildings that are typically rectilinear in form.

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