Born and raised in Canada, Frank Gehry graduated from the University of Southern California’s School of Architecture with a Bachelor of Architecture degree in 1954 and has since gone on to become a world-renowned architect and designer with many famous attractions to his name. Through all of his works, he has consistently maintained the element of deconstructivism, linking pieces of metal together in obscure ways and steering away from modern norms. Throughout his career, Gehry has always strayed from current architectural movements and popular choices, choosing instead to experiment with his designs and portray his own interpretations and agendas. However, there has been controversy centered around his overuse of materials, with critics citing that there are significant “functionless forms” that do nothing but waste valuable resources and damage the environment. Nevertheless, a few of his most acclaimed works are shown below:
