Walt Disney Concert Hall Frank Gehry

Architecture by laura massino smith schiffer publishing 2007 sources.

Walt disney concert hall frank gehry. Such a bold exterior could give the impression that what s inside is equally out of the box. Frank gehry s walt disney concert hall edited by garrett white and gloria gerace 2009 tour of frank gehry other l a. His vision for. At 19 years old frank gehry was a truck driver taking sculpture classes at night school.

Situation located in downtown los angeles on the hill bunker hill united states. The fountain honors lillian disney the wife of walt disney and was designed by frank gehry in recognition of her incredible support for the creation of the walt disney concert hall. The walt disney concert hall at 111 south grand avenue in downtown los angeles california. Frank shares the highlights and low points of his time designing and constructing the iconic walt disney concert hall.

You ll learn the importance of being a master builder prototyping your work and collaborating with other experts. Completed october 23 2003 the walt disney concert hall celebrates its tenth anniversary today. Walt disney concert hall is now the permanent headquarters of the los angeles philharmonic. Philharmonic s centennial season opening night gala concert turkish born artist refik anadol will.

Home to the la philharmonic it has received wide acclaim for its excellent acoustics and. A version of gehry s dream will come to fruition sept. A highly functional box wrapped in his now trademark sail like forms. This article looks at frank gehry the canadian born american architect his buildings sketches structures furniture styles education philosophy and facts.

Walt disney concert hall at sunset june 2013 view from opposite corner of grand ave and 2nd street. Guest can visit the gallery while on a music center tour or with their ticket while attending a performance inside the walt disney concert hall. 27 when at the end of the l a. But surprisingly the concert hall itself by gehry s own description is just that.