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“I think my best skill as an architect is the achievement of hand-to-eye coordination. I am able to transfer a sketch into a model into the building.”

Quote by Frank Gehry

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Frank Gehry, born on February 28, 1929, is a renowned architect from Canada. Known for his unique architectural style characterized by irregular, flowing lines and curves, Gehry is hailed as an innovator in the modern architectural world. His works are scattered across the globe, including the United States, Europe, and Asia, with some of his most famous projects being the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. more

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“I've been told I have the biggest ego in the world and that it manifests itself when you come to me and say, 'I don't like this' or 'I want a change'... and that I relish that because my ego's so big I think I can solve whatever you throw at me and make it even better. I enjoy the interaction and the challenge.”

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“You can look anywhere and find inspiration.”

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“You have to build up a credibility before the support comes to you.”

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“I am obsessed with architecture. It is true, I am restless, trying to find myself as an architect, and how best to contribute in this world filled with contradiction, disparity, and inequality, even passion and opportunity.”

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Book:Frank O. Gehry: Selected Works : 1969 to Today

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“Take what comes your way. Do the best with it. Be responsible as you can and something good will happen.”

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“Your work may be great and not make its way into the big picture... like Van Gogh... so who's to say what's good and bad?”

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