Architecture
Frank Gehry, Guggenheim Bilbao architect, dies at 96
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Canadian architect Frank Gehry, famed for his iconic Guggenheim Bilbao Museum design, died on Friday at age 96 in his Santa Monica, California home from a respiratory illness. His work transformed cities like Bilbao and Los Angeles, blending metal and technology in innovative structures. Gehry, who won the Pritzker Prize in 1989, leaves a legacy of buildings that revitalized urban environments.
Developer Creaurbana and architecture firm BMA have been awarded in the International Property Awards 2025-2026 for their Martín Coronado 3300 project. The recognition came in the regional stage for the Americas, highlighting excellence in high-end residential developments. The ceremony took place in London on January 16, 2026.
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Nestled in the mountains of Wonju, South Korea, Museum SAN has evolved architecturally since its 2013 opening under Tadao Ando. The Pritzker Prize-winning Japanese architect has added three major structures and is now planning another. The museum, standing for space, art, and nature, has become a prominent private art institution.
American-Canadian architect Frank Gehry died on Friday at age 96 from a respiratory illness in Santa Monica, California. Renowned for his bold, deconstructivist forms, he shaped architecture with iconic works like the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris and the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. His death leaves a vast legacy of innovation and urban renewal.
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In the Catalan town of Cardona, a bridge planned in the 14th century to replace a flood-prone structure was left unfinished. Although only two of its central arches were built, the incomplete work has become a tourist attraction. It is now known as the Devil's Bridge due to its peculiar silhouette.
On October 30, 2005, the reconstruction of Dresden's Frauenkirche, destroyed in World War II, was completed after 60 years. Saxon regional bishop Jochen Bohl consecrated the late Baroque church. The event marked a milestone in German post-war history.
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Amid canyons, gorges, and cliffs, Spanish municipalities like Cuenca, Castellfollit de la Roca, and Ronda live on the edge of the abyss. Their houses turn into natural viewpoints toward the void. These sites, built for strategic necessity, are now picturesque destinations.