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Frank Gehry, American Visionary of Deconstructivism, Dies at 96

Architect Frank Gehry, whose alluring, playful, and bold designs reshaped contemporary architecture, passed away on December 5, 2025.

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Yagmur Baydır
December 06, 2025

In Memory of Frank Gehry: 10 Significant Architectural Projects

Renowned architect Frank Gehry (1929–2025) passed away on December 5, 2025, at the age of 96. Over a six-decade career, Gehry’s bold, playful designs reshaped contemporary architecture. His hallmark works – from the curving titanium shells of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao to the fluid forms of the Walt Disney Concert Hall – turned buildings into iconic urban art. Tributes poured in worldwide, underscoring how Gehry blurred the line between art and architecture and transformed civic spaces with his sculptural vision.

Here are 10 Significant Architectural Projects of Frank Gehry:

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