Frank Gehry was born on February 28, 1929 in Toronto. He is known as one of the most inventive and pioneering architects working today. Gehry is based in Las Angeles where he relocated to with his family in 1947. In 1954 Frank received his undergraduate degree in Architecture at the University of South California.
After a year of working in Paris for Andre Remondet, Gehry returned to California where he opened his own office in Santa Monica in 1962. Frank incorporated movement into his designs. At this point he was designing exhibitions, furniture, libraries, office buildings, restaurants, schools and visual and performing arts venues.
In 1989, Frank Gehry was awarded the Prizker Arcitecture Price which expanded his recognition. And with the introduction of sophisticated software in the 1990's has facilitated the construction and engineering of complex building systems and successfully translated the gestural quality of his work from model to built form.
Frank O. Gehry and Associates has expanded to over 140 employees and spans through Czech Republic, France, Germany, Japan, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland and the United States.
Hotel Marque de Riscal
Guggenheim Museum
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