. ♪ >> frank gehry has been called the most important architect of our age and it's hard to disagreeith is that. throughout his career he's had a awe-inspiring destinations. in spring will teach his first online course. i'm happy to have you back on the program. >> great to be here. >> yeah great to you have. when i saw think i was shocked you would reveal some of your trade secrets. just because you say it doesn't mean i can do it. why do a master's class. >> i have no clue these nice people asked me to do it and it sounded interesting. >> what makes it interesting to you? appeal sng. >> the candor of it. let it all hang out. they ask good questions. >> yeah. >> and i love teaching. >> yeah. >> i've always done that. >> yeah. what is it about the teaching that you enjoy? >> opening other people's minds. you could see the immediate results. it's kind of great that you're having impact. >> obviously the master class, the online class will unveil all of this, but what are, give me two or three thing that's are important for you to get across to students as you're teaching it. what is i

while its contemporary art collection is impressive, it's the building, designed by frank gehry and opened997, that's created a stir in the world of architecture and put bilbao on the traveler's map. gehry's groundbreaking design helped set a new standard for architecture. using cutting-edge technologies, unusual materials, and daring forms, he created a piece of architectural sculpture that smoothly integrates with its environment. with the bridges, pedestrian promenade, and art all complementing the building, it's an engaging ensemble. gehry was inspired by a variety of visions. for instance, to him, the building's multiple forms jostle like a loose crate of bottles. guarding the main entrance is jeff koons' towering west highland terrier, made of 60,000 living plants, which blossom in a carefully planned visual concert. a joyful structure, it takes viewers back to their childhood. puppy, as it's known to locals, was meant to be temporary, but the people of bilbao fell in love with puppy, so they bought it. stepping inside, you naturally flow to the museum's atrium, which acts as the hea