judy[bp.2]

Gehry’s father, Irving Goldberg was born to Polish immigrants in Brooklyn New York. It was a hard life for Gehry at the age 11 when his father died. As he grew older he fought in the streets for money. He later moved to Canada, going from one job to another. After graduating in his profession he slowly worked his way up to success. He sent his sketches to a cross-cultural magazine where they were published. He went to the army with the title of Private First Class. His skills were recognized and they captured many eyes, for it was amazing that such a young architect could create such amazing furniture designs. After people acknowledged his furniture he received more job offers and was commissioned to build many houses, museums, institutes, restaurants, and office buildings. His architectural philosophy was “I approach each building as a sculptural object, a spatial container, a space with light and air, a response to context and appropriateness of feeling and spirit”. Today he is famous for the buildings he has constructed, such as Ontario, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Gehry Residence, Weisman Art Museum, and Dancing house.