Frank Gehry’s Glass Palazzo
Friday, April 18th, 2008
If you drive down the Westside highway, you’ve probably noticed an all-glass building off to your left. The unusual structure — architecture critic Paul Goldberger calls it a “palazzo” — was designed by Frank Gehry and commissioned by media mogul Barry Diller, and it’s changing the landscape and mindscape of Chelsea. For an inside look at Gehry’s building, watch the episode of NEW YORK VOICES below:
You can learn more about Frank Gehry’s career at AMERICAN MASTERS online, including an essay about Gehry’s passion for sketching, his career timeline and notable designs, along with an interview of the architect himself.
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