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The Canadian-born architect is known for his striking postmodern designs, such as the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles and Spain’s Guggenheim Museum. But, those are just two of a long list of famous projects. The 87-year-old namesake of Gehry Partners has designed some of the most innovative buildings in the world, and Bisnow is taking you to seven of them.
Weisman Art Museum, Minneapolis
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This museum is housed on the campus of the University of Minnesota and was completed in 1993. It features steel-clad turrets and bays and overlooks the Mississippi River.
The Olympic Fish Pavilion, Barcelona
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The golden steel-mesh sculpture was designed to resemble a goldfish, and is said to have been a symbol for the Barcelona Olympics in 1992.
Dancing House, Prague
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The Dancing House looks just like it sounds. Officially the Nationale-Nederlanden building, the offices were built in 1996 and made to resemble a couple swaying in the breeze.
Peter B. Lewis Building, Cleveland
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In line with Gehry's style, this brick building at Cleveland’s Case Western Reserve University is encompassed by sheets of unfurling stainless steel.
Lou Ruvo Center For Brain Health, Las Vegas
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The Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health opened in 2010 and the $70M project was conceived by Larry Ruvo, a Las Vegas entrepreneur whose father died of Alzheimer's.
Biomuseo, Panorama City
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The Panamanian ecology museum opened in 2013, and is said to be Gehry's first Latin design. The many colors in the design are uncharacteristic for Gehry, but are a tribute to Panama's culture.
Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Chicago
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This project was the centerpiece of downtown Chicago's transformation into Millennium Park. The bandshell can hold up to 11,000 people and was completed in 2004.
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