What do you think of Frank Gehry's style of architecture?

Answer 1

It is my understandng that Frank Gehry considers himself more of an artist than an architect, and that many architects do not appreciate his work. Personally, I appreciate any artist that challenges himself as Gehry does and am impressed with the creativity he displays with his buildings. I wish more architects had an art background: perhaps we'd have fewer concrete rectangles populating our cities as a result and a much more interesting landscape.

Answer 2

Gehry's style is derived from late modernism. The tortured, warped forms of his structures are considered expressions of the deconstructivist (DeCon) school of modernist architecture. The DeCon movement departs from modernism in its de-emphasis of societal goals and functional necessity. Unlike early modernist structures, DeCon structures are not required to reflect specific social ideas (e.g. speed, universality of form), and they do not reflect a belief that form follows function. DeCon, which Gehry has continued to refine, is also known as the Santa Monica school of architecture. This region of the United States has produced the greatest range of experimentation in the field of DeCon design and contains the largest concentration of the structures.

Gehry is considered a modern architectural icon and celebrity. He has appeared in Apple's black and white "Think Different" pictorial ad campaign that associates offbeat but revered figures with Apple's design philosophy. His buildings, including his private residence, have become tourist attractions. Many museums, firms, and cities seek Gehry's services as a badge of distinction, regardless of the product he delivers.


guess he rocks!

Answer 3

I think it is very cool, but somewhat impractical. But it does make the faces of the buildings look less bland. I think he is a brilliant architect!

Answer 4

Brilliant! He thinks outside the box!

Answer 5

funky.