Frank Gehry, Visionary Architect of Iconic Buildings, Dies at 96

Frank Gehry, the world-renowned architect whose sculptural and metallic buildings became global landmarks, has died at the age of 96. His death was confirmed by his firm, Gehry Partners. Gehry transformed city skylines with his revolutionary designs. He was famous for using unconventional materials, like titanium and chain-link fencing, to create structures that resembled flowing metal. His most celebrated work is the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain. The museum’s shimmering, curved titanium exterior helped revive the city and made it a major cultural destination. Other iconic projects include the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles and the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris. Gehry’s style, often called deconstructivist, broke buildings into fragmented, dynamic forms. He received architecture’s highest honors, including the Pritzker Prize. Gehry’s imaginative work has left a permanent mark on modern architecture.