"Life is chaotic, dangerous, and surprising. Buildings should reflect that."
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Jews from the United StatesPresidential Medal of Freedom recipientsArchitects from the United StatesWolf Prize in Arts laureatesPeople from Toronto
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In: Jason K. Miller, ‎Susan Lauzau (2002) Frank Gehry. p. 6.
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Frank Gehry
Frank Owen Gehry, CC, FAIA (born Frank Owen Goldberg; February 28, 1929 – December 5, 2025) was a Canadian-born American architect.
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