The Santa Monica–Based Designer, Celebrated for Decades of Groundbreaking Work, Leaves a Lasting Legacy Across Architecture, Art, and Design
Frank Gehry, the Canadian and American considered a titan in architecture and design, has died at the age of 96 at his home in Santa Monica. Known for his distinctive style, his world-famous designs are considered some of the most important in architecture.
He is best known for his designs for the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain, the Santa Monica Place Mall, the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, and the Louis Vuitton Foundation in France.
His humble beginnings started when he attended Los Angeles City College and drove a truck, but he found his way to design and architecture by asking himself what he loved and what he wanted to do.
Gehry was not just interested in design in architecture, but also designed opera sets, furniture, jewelry, lamps, a yacht, a limited edition bottle of Hennessy cognac, and the official trophy for the World Cup of Hockey as he was a big hockey fan. He was active in philanthropy and would take on projects on a pro bono basis.
He was also a member of the California Yacht Club in Marina Del Rey.
