Frank Gehry, the celebrated architect known for iconic structures like the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and the Walt Disney Concert Hall, passed away at 96 in Santa Monica, California, following a brief illness. He received numerous awards, including the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize, for his innovative designs that often drew inspiration from modern pop art. Gehry’s notable works also include the DZ Bank Building in Berlin and the IAC Building in New York City. Despite mixed reviews from critics, his unique architectural style reshaped skylines globally and left an indelible mark on the field of architecture.


