Frank Gehry

One of the greatest architects alive today, Frank Gehry's work is immediately recognizable for its unconventional undulating metal designs. First gaining notice as a furniture designer, creating tables and chairs out of corrugated cardboard, it wasn't until 1978 that Gehry became famous as an architect for his own home, which was constructed with materials such as corrugated metal, glass shards, and chain-link fence. His major works include the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, and the IAC Building in New York City. He was awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize, the profession's top honor, in 1989. Updated 2009