Frank Gehry
A Canadian-American architect, he is known for his deconstructivist designs, characterized by their sculptural and fragmented forms, such as the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.
Quotes by Frank Gehry
I'm not interested in making buildings that are just big. I want them to be significant.
Architecture is about creating a sense of belonging.
I'm always trying to find a way to make things that are transformative.
I think architecture should be a gift to the city.
I'm not interested in making buildings that are just famous. I want them to be loved.
Architecture is about creating a sense of possibility.
I'm always trying to find a way to make things that are honest.
I think architecture should be a reflection of the human spirit.
I'm not interested in making buildings that are just impressive. I want them to be inspiring.
Architecture is about creating a sense of hope.
Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness.
I think a lot of people design buildings to make money. I don't. I design buildings for people to use.
Bim is a game-changer. It's like the difference between drawing with a pencil and using a computer.
I don't know why people hire architects. They should just build what they want.
The thing about the Bilbao effect is that it changes the city. It's not just a building; it's a catalyst.
I started out in furniture design, and that taught me about form and function.
Life is chaotic, and architecture should reflect that chaos in a controlled way.
Why do we build? To create spaces where people can live, love, and dream.
Fish inspired my designs because they move freely in water, unconfined.
Critics are like eunuchs; they know what it's like to watch, but not to do.