Law firm sues Rod Stewart for $3.3 million Nov 19, 2009
The firm has numerous high-profile clients and recently won judgments for architect Frank Gehry and television host Bob Barker. The lawsuit claims Stewart owes for work on three cases, including one involving the singer's cancellation of a December 2000 show in Las Vegas. (MSNBC -- News)
Paul Goldberger: Jean Nouvel and the art of the façade. Nov 16, 2009
Beside the smooth, milky-white exterior of Frank Gehry s I.A.C. Building, across Nineteenth Street, it seems nervous, and even the architect s description of it, a vision machine, smacks of trying too hard. But Nouvel, one of the world s most famous and prolific architects, is anything but insecure. (New Yorker)
As some prefab companies fold, others jump on a down market Nov 15, 2009
It was heartbreaking, says Kaufmann, who started her career working for famed architects Frank Gehry and Michael Graves. In August, as Blu Homes was bringing its Littleton factory online, builder Tom Trudeau was acquiring the assets of Empyrean, which had 60 employees when it ceased operations last year. (Boston Globe)
Review: 'Visual Acoustics' a tribute to Shulman Nov 8, 2009
Among interviewees are architect Frank Gehry, artist Ed Ruscha, publisher Benedikt Taschen, actress Kelly Lynch, fashion designer Tom Ford and, extensively, Shulman himself. The Shulman we see is a man of sharp humor, with an ego to match some of the architects he worked for. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Editorial: Public art plan for parking deck poses issues Nov 6, 2009
Robinson's suggestion at Tuesday's meeting that the parking deck might be a "sort of Bilbao Guggenheim," an ultramodern titanium-clad art museum in Spain designed by noted architect Frank Gehry, was endearingly optimistic. However, his suggestions that commission members might comprise at least part of a group deciding what art is installed in the parking deck, or that commissioners could be allowed to vote on who sits on that body, coupled with his specific mentions of two artists whose work... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Little steps are just the ticket, unless you're ivy Oct 30, 2009
In his overview Mr Tanner said Australia lacked such ground-breaking buildings as those by the Canadian architect Frank Gehry, the Spaniard Santiaga Calatrava and the London-based Iraqi Zaha Hadid. Where are the new-age buildings which are clearly available in the 21st century. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Lawrence Halprin - landscape architect - dies Oct 28, 2009
"When he hit it, he hit it, and you can't say that for any of his peers," said Frank Gehry, America's best-known living architect, who designed the 1986 exhibition on Halprin's career at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. "He saw there was a need for a new way to express the (urban) landscape at the end of the 20th century.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
The Barnes Collection Deserves a Better New Home Than This Oct 16, 2009
The Barnes Collection is moving. Does its new Philadelphia home measure up. (Slate)
Mideast revs up for F1 Oct 16, 2009
Architect Frank Gehry's design for a new Guggenheim ... " Almost every country in the Gulf has raised its budget for infrastructure and development projects, like roads, transportation links, airports and museums. Fact Box Yas Marina Island Will include 20 hotels, 3 theme parks, a huge mall, golf courses, several marinas, and commercial and residential developments Includes the Yas Marina Circuit, a new Formula One track that will host the final series on Nov. 1 Will occupy a total land area of... (CNN -- International)
Start was a bit harrying Oct 11, 2009
Might have been just the right building for the Islanders, too, if borough fathers hadn t scrapped the original design, by noted architect (and hockey fan) Frank Gehry. The proposed new building is too narrow for an ice sheet to be incorporated. (Boston Globe)
Out in the open Oct 8, 2009
Many of the city s starchitecture projects have been shelved, like Ben van Berkel s Five Franklin Place and the Frank Gehry design of Atlantic Yards ... Many of the city s starchitecture projects have been shelved, like Ben van Berkel s Five Franklin Place and the Frank Gehry design of Atlantic Yards. (New York Post -- News)
Weisman Art Museum expansion started Oct 3, 2009
The expansion was designed by architect Frank Gehry, who also designed the museum itself. The silver cubist building overlooking the Mississippi River on the campus East Bank was built in 1993. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Nets owner: Sale of team is final piece in move Sep 26, 2009
Aware the economic crisis had made less money available for bonds, Ratner downsized the arena, fired noted architect Frank Gehry and eliminated all office space and other extras in the building. "Not only did it help, it was critical," Ratner said. (ESPN -- Basketball)
Too Much of a Good Thing Sep 24, 2009
Why it's a good thing Frank Gehry isn't going to design Brooklyn's Atlantic Yards development ... Frank GehryEarlier this summer, Bruce Ratner, the developer of the Atlantic Yards in Brooklyn, N.Y., announced that he was letting go his architect, Frank Gehry ... Photograph of Frank Gehry by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images. (Slate)
Russian billionaire confirms $700M bid for Nets Sep 23, 2009
In June, Ratner dropped architect Frank Gehry to cut costs, further irking critics as Gehry's design was a key factor in winning public support for the project in the first place. Information from Reuters was used in this report. (ESPN -- Basketball)
Corcoran shops next-door site Sep 23, 2009
Several years ago Frank Gehry -- designer of the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles -- was hired to do a preliminary design for an expansion of the Corcoran Gallery on the site. The concept was later axed by the museum s board. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
* NBA: Russias richest man eyeing New Jersey Nets deal Sep 19, 2009
In June, Ratner dropped architect Frank Gehry to cut costs, further irking critics X Gehrys design was a key factor in winning public support for the project in the first place. Prokhorov is considering issuing a bond worth US$700 million through Onexim to help fund the project, one source close to the deal said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Ratner Moving West Aug 28, 2009
The Atlantic Yards developer has already replaced architect Frank Gehry and whittled down the cost of his 1 billion Nets arena by 200 million. Now he's sold his Montauk estate for 10 million to Chelsea art dealer David Zwirner, reports The Post's Jennifer Gould Keil. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Dismissal sought in murder case of Pa. boy, 11 Aug 27, 2009
A judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit against Frank Gehry by a company that claimed it was owed money for a jewelry line designed by the famed architect ... A judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit against Frank Gehry by a company that claimed it was owed money for a jewelry line designed by the famed architect. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Townshend's new rock opera: 'Floss' Aug 27, 2009
A judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit against Frank Gehry by a company that claimed it was owed money for a jewelry line designed by the famed architect. Circa Publishing Enterprises LLC sued Gehry in May 2007, claiming it had exclusive rights to the line the architect designed for Tiffany p. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Judge dismisses suit against architect Gehry Aug 25, 2009
Evan Agostini / APA judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit against Frank Gehry by a company that claimed it was owed money for a jewelry line designed by the famed architect ... LOS ANGELES - A judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit against Frank Gehry by a company that claimed it was owed money for a jewelry line designed by the famed architect. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
Pitt on mayoral run: I dont have a chance Aug 14, 2009
World-famous architect Frank Gehry was among those who designed the homes. Skip Bolen / EPAHousing built by Pitt's Make It Right foundation is designed to rise above potential flood waters. (MSNBC -- News)
A Cool Way to Make Architecture Pay: Ice Cream! Aug 12, 2009
But with the economy grinding along in second gear, billings have plummeted and even prominent designers, from Frank Gehry to Norman Foster, have been forced to downsize staff and shut down offices which means that a lot of people in the field are finding themselves watching a lot of daytime TV. There is, however, one architecture-related business that is booming: ice cream. Ice cream sandwiches to be exact, constructed and dispensed by a roving Los Angeles food truck that goes by the nom de... (Time.com)
New Congressional jets may be scrapped; Members blame Pentagon... Aug 11, 2009
The following day, Pelosi will shepherd her guests to a Napa Valley winery with buildings designed by world-famous architect Frank Gehry; the speaker and her husband, investor Paul Pelosi, own a nearby vineyard worth between $5 million and $25 million, according to her annual financial disclosure report, he writes. Source: World Socialist Web Site. (The Drudge Report)
Pelosi to Wine and Dine Big Party Donors Aug 7, 2009
The following day, Pelosi will shepherd her guests to a Napa Valley winery with buildings designed by world-famous architect Frank Gehry; the speaker and her husband, investor Paul Pelosi, own a nearby vineyard worth between $5 million and $25 million, according to her annual financial disclosure report. There's nothing unusual about leaders using recess to fund- and friend-raise. (CBS News -- Politics)
Best Businesses Jul 18, 2009
The kicker is the design from architect Frank Gehry, which will play off his swirling Walt Disney Concert Hall. The hitch: at this point, just a $700 million construction loan needed to get phase 1 off the ground. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Visit Barcelona's Vicky Cristina Mo... Jul 7, 2009
Port Ol;mpic Follow Mark and Judy s lead and walk along the Moll de Xaloc to see the beach and contemporary buildings, including architect Frank Gehry s shimmering fish. (Take Metro L;nia 4 to Ciutadella. (Suite101.com)
The architecture of William Rawn Jul 5, 2009
He is modern and contemporary, but not Frank Gehry off-the-wall, says Winthrop Wassenar, former director of facilities at Williams College and project manager for Rawn s 62 Center for Theatre and Dance which opened in Williamstown in 2005. Rawn is all listener when he starts a project. (Boston Globe)
Concert hall design worth investing in Jun 27, 2009
Frank Gehry s Disney Hall in Los Angeles took 17 long years to build, but has terrific acoustics and is an enormous success. It breathed life into a downtown that had resisted numerous earlier renewal efforts. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Arthur Erickson, at 84; Canadian architect was inventive, fearless May 23, 2009
His opponent was a diverse consortium of architects and designers, dubbed the All-Stars, that included Frank Gehry, Barton Myers, Charles Moore, Cesar Pelli, Lawrence Halprin, and others. Mr. Erickson prevailed with a scheme calling for three towers connected at ground level by a veritable hidden city of courtyards, staircases, and escalators almost entirely sealed off from the streets around them. (Boston Globe)
Louis Vuitton exhibits go on display in HK May 22, 2009
A three-dimensional model and brief introduction to the forthcoming Fondation Louis Vuitton pour la Creation Museum designed by iconic architect Frank Gehry will also be displayed. Meanwhile, seven young Hong Kong artists will be featured at the expo to show the creative expression and characteristics of local contemporary art. (Xinhuanet, China)
We Hear . . . May 13, 2009
THAT architect Frank Gehry will unveil the shoes he designed for J.M. Weston tonight at the Flag Art Foundation gallery on West 25th Street. THAT Nicolas Cage hosted last night at UN headquarters as painter Ross Bleckner was made a UN Goodwill Ambassador before the likes of Graydon Carter, Calvin Klein, Jeff Koons and Harry Belafonte. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Top architects boycott Prince Charles talk May 12, 2009
Norman Foster, Frank Gehry and other luminaries have signed letters urging Charles to remain on the sidelines during the planning and permit process. The barracks redevelopment plan calls for steel and glass towers designed by decorated architect Richard Rogers to be built next to the Royal Hospital Chelsea, a classical building by Christopher Wren, the renowned 17th-century architect who designed St. Paul's Cathedral and other London landmarks. (MSNBC -- International)
Alpine solitude gives Zumthor his inspiration Apr 19, 2009
While past Pritzker winners such as Zaha Hadid and Frank Gehry immerse themselves in London and Los Angeles, Zumthor has kept himself to himself in Haldenstein since first buying a barn in the village of about 800 people in 1971. There he remained while designing works including the Bruder Klaus Chapel in Mechernich, Germany; the stone thermal baths in Vals, Switzerland; the Swiss Pavilion for the Expo 2000 in Hannover, Germany and the Kolumba art museum in Cologne. (Business Report, South Africa)
Visiting the Art Gallery of Ontario Apr 10, 2009
Following a year long renovation and a new building design by famous architect Frank Gehry the AGO reopened in November 2008 ... Frank Gehry s vision of the AGO is smooth wood, spirals and a labyrinth of galleries. (Suite101.com)
Filings: Libeskind to design proposed LA high-rise Apr 7, 2009
The project announced last week is being developed by Korean Air Co., and the Korean investment firm Honua Group is an equity partner in a planned - but currently stalled - $3 billion downtown tower complex designed by Frank Gehry. The Libeskind project would be situated in downtown's western corner, near the Convention Center and along a corridor heading toward the University of Southern California that planners have eyed for residential development. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Dimming Disney Hall (426) Apr 3, 2009
It is being made by a small cadre of workers who last week began literally scraping away the gleam of architect Frank Gehry's 274 million venue ... "Frank Gehry has been involved with this from the beginning," he said. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Frank Gehry Selected to Design Eisenhower National Memorial: First Presidential Memorial of 21st Century and Only Seventh in U.S. History Apr 2, 2009
One of the world's most celebrated architects, Frank Gehry has designed iconic buildings such as the Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park in Chicago, and the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto, Canada. In addition to members of the Gehry firm, the design team is comprised of landscape architects EDAW, Inc., lighting designers L'Observatoire International, and information designers ESI Design. (PR Newswire)
Architect Gehry selected to design Eisenhower memorial Apr 2, 2009
WASHINGTON - Architect Frank Gehry has been chosen to design a memorial for President Dwight D. Eisenhower in Washington. The memorial is planned just off the National Mall across from the National Air and Space Museum. (Boston Globe)
Nominations are open Mar 27, 2009
Maybe superstar architect Frank Gehry, whose support should be building after his renovation of the Art Gallery of Ontario. How about pop singer Feist, who might get more than 1-2-3-4 votes. (Globe and Mail)
Celebrating the life of a great Dane Mar 26, 2009
But he added: "It binds us as a community, as a people, as a nation. And that was the true meaning of Utzon's gift - he gave Australia something more than a great building." He quoted US architect Frank Gehry: Utzon's building had "changed the image of a whole country". Richard Johnson, the architect who took the rapprochement offer to Utzon, said: "We are so lucky to have his masterpiece in our city.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The Big Picture (5) Mar 22, 2009
The development, which will run along the top of Bunker Hill, will ultimately contain 2,600 housing units and 449,000 square feet of retail, along with a 50-story high-rise and a 25-story tower, both a part of the first phase and designed by Frank Gehry. The development will feature luxury amenities including a five-star Mandarin Oriental hotel, a high-end grocery store and health club. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Last call for Vegas legends Mar 2, 2009
Saturday's appearance benefited the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, a $70- million Las Vegas neuroscience research center and hospital due to open later this year in a building designed by architect Frank Gehry. AFP Digg | | | | | | Copyright 2002-2009 iafrica. (iAfrica.com)
Siegfried and Roy Reunite Mar 1, 2009
The center, which will treat brain disorders like those Horn now suffers, is set to open later this year in a building designed by architect Frank Gehry. Related Stories. (Fox News)
Sebelius Tapped as HHS Secretary Mar 1, 2009
Kansas governor to be formally nominated on Monday - By Justin Peters - Slate Magazine. A summary of what's in the major U.S. newspapers. (Slate)
Siegfried and Roy stage comeback Mar 1, 2009
The center, which will treat brain disorders like those Horn now suffers, is set to open later this year in a building designed by architect Frank Gehry. Siegfried and Roy's performance will air March 6 in a one-hour special on ABC's "20/20.". (MSNBC -- News)
A memorable legacy Feb 23, 2009
Few architects today can claim as varied a list of antecedents as Esocoff does: Boston s Charles Bulfinch, Washington s Thomas Schneider, Philadelphia s Frank Furness, Alvar Aalto, Louis Kahn, Robert Venturi, and Antoni Gaudi and the Barcelona Modernistas, among many others, including Frank Gehry (a little bit) and Esocoff s own wife, pattern-loving architect Amy Weinstein (a lot). Esocoff admires them all and, without literal quotation, uses their lessons in myriad ways. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Read Article » Feb 20, 2009
An ill-conceived proposal by Frank Gehry to cover Lincoln Center's central plaza with a gigantic glass canopy stirred such outrage among constituents that it was shelved in 2001. A design by the French architect Christian de Portzamparc for a flashy new home for New York City Opera on Amsterdam Avenue came and went with barely a yawn five years later. (International Herald Tribune)
Cleveland Clinic to run Vegas brain center Feb 17, 2009
The newspaper says Ruvo has raised millions of dollars for the facility, which will open in a striking building designed by famed architect Frank Gehry. A formal announcement of the Clinic's partnership with Ruvo was expected in Las Vegas later on Tuesday. (FOX19.com, OH)
Beekman Tower in New York City Uses iCrete Intelligent Concrete Feb 13, 2009
Designed by famed Los Angeles architect and Pritzker Architecture Prize laureate Frank Gehry, the building will house 903 luxury residential apartments, each with its own unique floor plan. Occupancy is expected in the fall of 2010. (PR Newswire)
Six new boutique hostels Feb 12, 2009
Within walking distance: Little Tokyo, the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Frank Gehry-designed Walt Disney Concert Hall ... That cost-cutting approach left funds for frills, such as the enormous Frank Gehry puffy-cloud chandelier that illuminates the lobby. (CNN -- Travel)
Frank Gehry's software keeps buildings on budget Feb 11, 2009
Frank Gehry's software keeps buildings on budget - International Herald Tribune ... Frank Gehry's software keeps buildings on budget ... When Bruce Ratner hired Frank Gehry in 2004 to design a wrinkled-looking 76-story residential skyscraper in New York near the Brooklyn Bridge, the market for eye-popping luxury condominiums was booming, and the world-class architect's multimillion-dollar fees probably seemed relatively insignificant. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Romantic gift ideas for Valentine's Day Feb 8, 2009
From the new Gehry Hearts Collection by Frank Gehry, this heart pendant is $160 ($275 with black cord) at Tiffany hipps Plaza ... Only architect Frank Gehry could create a heart pendant with a new angle. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
