Frank Owen Gehry
- Born:
- February 28, 1929, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Nationality:
- Canadian-American
- Profession(s):
- Architect, Designer
Early Life and Education
- Born Ephraim Owen Goldberg; changed name to Frank Owen Gehry in 1954.
- Moved to Los Angeles, California in 1947.
- Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Southern California (USC) in 1954.
- Studied urban planning at the Harvard Graduate School of Design.
Career and Major Achievements
- Established Frank Gehry and Associates in 1962 (later Gehry Partners, LLP).
- Known for his Deconstructivist style, characterized by fragmented forms and use of unconventional materials.
- Pritzker Architecture Prize laureate in 1989.
- AIA Gold Medal recipient in 1999.
- Praemium Imperiale award winner in 1992.
Notable Works
- Gehry Residence, Santa Monica, California (1978)
- Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, California (2003)
- Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Spain (1997)
- Dancing House, Prague, Czech Republic (1996)
- Foundation Louis Vuitton Paris, a cultural center whose innovative Frank Gehry architecture has been widely celebrated.
Awards and Recognition
| Award | Year |
|---|---|
| Pritzker Architecture Prize | 1989 |
| AIA Gold Medal | 1999 |
| Praemium Imperiale | 1992 |
| National Medal of Arts | 1998 |
Legacy and Impact
Frank Gehry is considered one of the most important architects of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. His innovative designs and use of materials have had a significant impact on the field of architecture, inspiring architects around the world to experiment with form and space.