Frank Gehry,the architect renowned for his groundbreaking designs including Prague’s Dancing house and the Walt disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles,has died,according to multiple news reports. He was 95.
Gehry’s death marks the loss of a visionary who reshaped modern architecture, challenging conventional forms and embracing innovative materials. His work, frequently enough characterized by sweeping curves and sculptural aesthetics, left an indelible mark on skylines worldwide and influenced generations of architects. The Dancing House, completed in 1996 in collaboration with Vlado Milunić, stands as a striking example of deconstructivist architecture in the Czech capital, symbolizing a new era after the Velvet Revolution.
Born Frank owen Goldberg in Toronto in 1929, Gehry gained international acclaim for projects like the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao (1997), a titanium-clad masterpiece that revitalized the Spanish city, and the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris (2014), a building resembling a cluster of sails. His designs often featured exposed metal, glass, and unconventional shapes, pushing the boundaries of architectural possibility.
“Architecture should be celebratory, uplifting,” gehry once said. “It should speak to people.”
Beyond his iconic buildings, Gehry’s influence extended to urban planning and design education. He received numerous awards throughout his career, including the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 1989, considered architecture’s highest honor.Details regarding memorial arrangements have not yet been released.
