frank gehry (70 articles)
frank gehry is a canadian-born american architect who established his practice in los angeles, california in 1962. every project undertaken by his current firm, gehry partners, is designed personally and directly by frank gehry.
the grand, a major mixed-use development by frank gehry, breaks ground in downtown LA
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construction is now underway on the project, which, once complete, will bring shops, restaurants, residences, and a new hotel to the neighborhood.
construction is now underway on the project, which, once complete, will bring shops, restaurants, residences, and a new hotel to the neighborhood.
frank gehry designs LA youth orchestra facility as a 'world-class instrument'
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the architect developed his design alongside music and artistic director gustavo dudamel, creating a light-filled, flexible facility for rehearsals, classes, and performances.
the architect developed his design alongside music and artistic director gustavo dudamel, creating a light-filled, flexible facility for rehearsals, classes, and performances.
construction continues on frank gehry's aluminum-clad LUMA arles tower
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new images reveal the tower's concrete core clad in an irregularly-shaped façade of reflective aluminum panels.
new images reveal the tower's concrete core clad in an irregularly-shaped façade of reflective aluminum panels.
facebook expands its campus with additional frank gehry-designed building
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constructed in less than 18 months, the office building is topped with a 3.6-acre roof garden that features over 200 trees and a half-mile meandering pathway.
constructed in less than 18 months, the office building is topped with a 3.6-acre roof garden that features over 200 trees and a half-mile meandering pathway.
LA goes ahead with frank gehry-designed restaurant
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renderings of the project show a trio of turrets in an asymmetrical formation with walls of glass overlooking the beach.
renderings of the project show a trio of turrets in an asymmetrical formation with walls of glass overlooking the beach.
frank gehry updates plans for 'the grand' as LA development prepares to break ground
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once complete, the scheme will include a mix of retail, hotel, dining, entertainment, and residential components anchored by a central public plaza.
once complete, the scheme will include a mix of retail, hotel, dining, entertainment, and residential components anchored by a central public plaza.
frank gehry revises plans for mixed-use development in santa monica
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'I’m very excited – it's been 30 years since I’ve had the opportunity to design an impactful project in my hometown of over 40 years,' says gehry.
'I’m very excited – it's been 30 years since I’ve had the opportunity to design an impactful project in my hometown of over 40 years,' says gehry.
frank gehry-designed eisenhower memorial breaks ground in washington DC
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last year, eisenhower's family announced their support for the project after a new theme and revised design were put forward.
last year, eisenhower's family announced their support for the project after a new theme and revised design were put forward.
inside the core: a first look at frank gehry's philadelphia museum of art overhaul
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designboom was invited on an exclusive visit to philadelphia, where we took a closer look at the institution's ambitious plans for the future and spoke with museum director »
designboom was invited on an exclusive visit to philadelphia, where we took a closer look at the institution's ambitious plans for the future and spoke with museum director timothy rub.
frank gehry's mountain-like tower underway at LUMA arles in the south of france
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rising to a height of 56 meters, the structure will house a variety of different programs including research facilities and artist studios.
rising to a height of 56 meters, the structure will house a variety of different programs including research facilities and artist studios.
the philadelphia museum of art starts work on frank gehry-designed renovation
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the institution will remain open for the duration of the construction period, which will be carried out in phases over the next three years.
the institution will remain open for the duration of the construction period, which will be carried out in phases over the next three years.
frank gehry's pierre boulez saal concert hall opens in the heart of berlin
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occupying a renovated hall in the heart of berlin, gehry's pierre boulez saal offers a space for classes and concerts in a flexible timber-clad room.
occupying a renovated hall in the heart of berlin, gehry's pierre boulez saal offers a space for classes and concerts in a flexible timber-clad room.
frank gehry to modify eisenhower memorial design as project moves forward
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eisenhower's family had expressed reservations concerning the project, until a new theme and proposed redesign was put forward.
eisenhower's family had expressed reservations concerning the project, until a new theme and proposed redesign was put forward.
frank gehry exhibition opens at tokyo’s 21_21 design sight museum
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the display focuses on the bold ideas that are the driving force behind gehry’s creativity, tying together their background and process with his unwavering conviction.
the display focuses on the bold ideas that are the driving force behind gehry’s creativity, tying together their background and process with his unwavering conviction.
frank gehry designs his first wood-clad sailboat with germán frers
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in collaboration with argentinian naval architect germán frers and developer richard cohen, frank gehry designed the ‘foggy’.
in collaboration with argentinian naval architect germán frers and developer richard cohen, frank gehry designed the ‘foggy’.
frank gehry unveils sunset boulevard development in LA
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the $300 million USD complex comprises five individually distinct structures, distributed around an inviting public square.
the $300 million USD complex comprises five individually distinct structures, distributed around an inviting public square.
frank gehry is working on a masterplan for the los angeles river
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the acclaimed architect has been working since last year on the beginnings of an overarching plan for the site's bridges, bike paths and walkways.
the acclaimed architect has been working since last year on the beginnings of an overarching plan for the site's bridges, bike paths and walkways.
tokyo's 21_21 design sight set to host new frank gehry exhibition
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as one of his generation’s most revered and talked-about architects, gehry has gained a reputation for unorthodox sulptural forms and attention grabbing designs.
as one of his generation’s most revered and talked-about architects, gehry has gained a reputation for unorthodox sulptural forms and attention grabbing designs.
frank gehry to transform 8150 sunset boulevard with mixed-use development
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this large scale project plans to revitilize L.A's 'gateway to sunset strip' with a mixed-use building featuring retail, residence and outdoor areas.
this large scale project plans to revitilize L.A's 'gateway to sunset strip' with a mixed-use building featuring retail, residence and outdoor areas.
frank gehry contorts brick façades on UT sydney business school
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the building is the california-based architect's first in australia, and utilizes expressive exterior surfaces which relate to the urban context.
the building is the california-based architect's first in australia, and utilizes expressive exterior surfaces which relate to the urban context.
frank gehry's fondation louis vuitton opens in paris
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the structure is composed of an assemblage of white blocks, with structural wooden beams supporting twelve vast glazed sails above.
the structure is composed of an assemblage of white blocks, with structural wooden beams supporting twelve vast glazed sails above.
norman foster + frank gehry reveal interiors for battersea power station
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with 1,305 units to be built during phase three of the development, the mixed-use scheme also includes 103 affordable homes, a doctor’s clinic, a gym and a 167 room hotel.
with 1,305 units to be built during phase three of the development, the mixed-use scheme also includes 103 affordable homes, a doctor’s clinic, a gym and a 167 room hotel.
frank gehry + marc newson among designers of louis vuitton iconoclasts series
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six renowned creatives have each been given artistic freedom to create a bag or luggage set, keeping in mind the french luxury house’s spirit of collaboration and innovation.
six renowned creatives have each been given artistic freedom to create a bag or luggage set, keeping in mind the french luxury house’s spirit of collaboration and innovation.
philadelphia museum of art rebrand by paula scher
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philadelphia museum of art rebrand - pentagram's paula scher has designed a bold new identity that puts Art front and center.
philadelphia museum of art rebrand - pentagram's paula scher has designed a bold new identity that puts Art front and center.
frank gehry masterplans the philadelphia museum of art
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the vast project reorganizes the interior of the historic building, incorporating over 15,000 square meters of additional gallery space.
the vast project reorganizes the interior of the historic building, incorporating over 15,000 square meters of additional gallery space.
frank gehry revises king street west development in toronto
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the new design includes just two condo towers, meaning that the princess of wales theater - which was scheduled for demolition - will now remain.
the new design includes just two condo towers, meaning that the princess of wales theater - which was scheduled for demolition - will now remain.
fondation louis vuitton by frank gehry takes shape in paris
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the sculptural project utilizes a recently developed engineering method that allows the glass to be curved in accordance with millimeter specific requirements.
the sculptural project utilizes a recently developed engineering method that allows the glass to be curved in accordance with millimeter specific requirements.
frank gehry and norman foster present designs for battersea power station
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configured to compliment the famous brick power station, phase three of the scheme comprises residential units, retail outlets and recreational facilities.
configured to compliment the famous brick power station, phase three of the scheme comprises residential units, retail outlets and recreational facilities.
