Name: My days as a young rebel
Uploaded: 2008-03-13T01:38:00Z
Duration: 44 min 18 s
Description: Before he was a legend, architect Frank Gehry takes a whistlestop tour of his early work, from his house in Venice Beach to the American Center in Paris, which was under construction (and much on his mind) when he gave this talk.

Before he was a legend, architect Frank Gehry takes a whistlestop tour of his early work, from his house in Venice Beach to the American Center in Paris, which was under construction (and much on his mind) when he gave this talk.

Frank Gehry: My days as a young rebel

My days as a young rebel

Exploring the idea of contextual architecture, buildings are designed to harmonize with their surroundings for enhanced coherence.

Accidental discoveries in design, like furniture made for comfort from unexpected materials, highlight innovation born of improvisation.

Utilizing everyday materials like chain link fencing in architecture challenges conventional aesthetics and embraces cultural narratives.