Summary
Frank Gehry, a renowned architect known for his unique and creative building designs, died at age 96. He created famous structures like the Guggenheim Museum in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. Gehry's work received many top awards in architecture throughout his career.
Key Facts
- Frank Gehry was an architect recognized globally for his creative building designs.
- He died at the age of 96 at his home in Santa Monica after a brief illness.
- Gehry designed famous structures like the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
- He received many awards, including the Pritzker Prize and the Royal Institute of British Architects gold medal.
- Gehry joined the University of Southern California as a professor of architecture later in his life.
- Some critics did not like his work, seeing it as overly showy, while others appreciated his unique style.
- Gehry continued designing buildings well into his 80s, impacting skylines around the world.
