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Architectural Visionary Frank Gehry Dies at 96
5 Dec
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- Renowned architect Frank Gehry passed away at 96 after a brief illness.
- His iconic Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao sparked global architectural trends.
- Gehry was celebrated for his distinctive, computer-aided, and sculptural designs.
Renowned American architect Frank Gehry, whose audacious and sculptural designs reshaped skylines worldwide, passed away on Friday at his Los Angeles home. He was 96 years old and succumbed to a brief respiratory illness, his chief of staff confirmed. Gehry was widely regarded as one of the most influential architects of his generation.
His career was defined by a distinctive style that embraced computer-aided design to create whimsical yet arresting forms. The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, a titanium-clad masterpiece completed in 1997, stands as his most celebrated work. This project not only garnered international acclaim but also gave rise to the "Bilbao effect," a strategy cities employed to revitalize themselves through ambitious architectural endeavors.
Beyond the Bilbao museum, Gehry’s portfolio includes other significant landmarks such as the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, the New World Center in Miami, and the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris. His pioneering approach and unmistakable aesthetic have left an enduring legacy on contemporary architecture.
