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Posts tagged 'Frank Gehry'

10 of the most iconic buildings in Paris

Philharmonie de Paris. Photo by Guilhem Vellut  From the inside-out Pompidou Centre to a dazzling facades of the Philarmonie de Paris, we look at the

Architecture

The Guggenheim Museum and the Bilbao effect

 Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. Photo by Sam Valadi via Flickr Paris had the Centre Pompidou, Sydney had the Opera House – and then Bilbao got Frank

Architecture

As architect Frank Gehry turns 90 years old we look back at his prolific career

Frank Gehry’s Walt Disney Concert Hall Frank Gehry is a Canadian-American architect who is known for his sailing-inspired postmodern designs, including the Guggenheim Bilbao in

Architecture

Long live the starchitect!

Peter Smisek on why this much-maligned group matters, and should continue to No one likes being called a starchitect. Especially anyone who, by all accounts,

Opinion

Frank Gehry at Lacma

Is the exhibition’s title, Frank, an honorific celebration of the Pritzker-winning designer or a curatorial pun referencing his honest, stripped down approach, wonders Mimi Zeiger?

Opinion

Frank Gehry: Frank as ever

At 85, Gehry has completed one of his finest buildings, the Dr Chau Chak Wing facility in Sydney. In laconic mood, the architect talks candidly

Architecture

Icon 143: Studios

Out tomorrow, in our latest issue we go behind the scenes with Inga Sempé, Frank Gehry, Michael Young, Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, Marten Baas, David Adjaye

Opinion

What can architects do about workers’ rights in the Gulf?

Architects may not employ the migrant workers building their grand designs in the Gulf states, but their names lend credibility to those that do. With

Architecture

Stand up for abused workers in the Gulf, NGO tells architects

Designers of mega-projects in Abu Dhabi should use their influence to push for better conditions for migrant workers, Human Rights Watch says to Icon as

Architecture

Icon 141: Camps

Our March issue, available from 1 February, asks what architects could do to alleviate the suffering of refugees in Syria and migrant workers in the Gulf states,

Opinion

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Christophe Donot discusses his unconventional approach to ceramics and the personal intention behind his work

Portugal showcase the ultimate trends in interior design at Decorex 2024

Discover the Morris & Co. collection and inspire your home with British design heritage

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From Helsinki with joy: How Finland’s visionary design and human-centred values are powering a global reuse revolution

Architecture Icon: How the Noguchi Musuem advances the appreciation of its founder’s art and legacy

Bang & Olufsen redefines the future of wearable technology with its new Beoplay H100 headphones

Oliver Murphy reveals the inspiration and vision behind his new creative venture SLOWE Living

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Architects

Architecture Icon: How the Noguchi Musuem advances the appreciation of its founder’s art and legacy

Architecture Icon: Alvar and Aino Aalto’s house in Helsinki bears all the hallmarks of their approach to design

From the archives: Innovative landscapes inspiring children’s imaginations

This multi-residential project by MODA cultivates community through urban farming

Architecture Icon: The post-war designs of Yrjö and Irmeli Kukkapuro live on in their unique home studio

Aesop continues to expand its Queer Library initiative

Dr Sandra Piesik shows what we can learn from cultures worldwide

LA practice Kadre Architects uses design as a street-level tool for social change

Rue Kothari visits a new design space in the desert


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Christophe Donot discusses his unconventional approach to ceramics and the personal intention behind his work

Editor’s Picks: The best new season design and lifestyle launches

From Helsinki with joy: How Finland’s visionary design and human-centred values are powering a global reuse revolution

Bang & Olufsen redefines the future of wearable technology with its new Beoplay H100 headphones

Oliver Murphy reveals the inspiration and vision behind his new creative venture SLOWE Living

ICON’s guide to navigating London Design Festival

Matthew Hyndman’s debut show Upended subverts cliched tropes of Scottish landscape photography

Design icon: Finland’s most famous flower is celebrating its 60th birthday this year

Alfred Newall discusses his craft and finding the balance between heritage and modernity


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Christophe Donot discusses his unconventional approach to ceramics and the personal intention behind his work

Portugal showcase the ultimate trends in interior design at Decorex 2024

Discover the Morris & Co. collection and inspire your home with British design heritage

Editor’s Picks: The best new season design and lifestyle launches

From Helsinki with joy: How Finland’s visionary design and human-centred values are powering a global reuse revolution

Architecture Icon: How the Noguchi Musuem advances the appreciation of its founder’s art and legacy

Bang & Olufsen redefines the future of wearable technology with its new Beoplay H100 headphones

Oliver Murphy reveals the inspiration and vision behind his new creative venture SLOWE Living

Pietre Incise by Lithos Design: modular coverings with infinite applications