Frank Gehry’s father thought his son was a dreamer when he hinted at pursuing an art career. Born Ephraim Owen Goldberg of a Polish-Jewish family in Toronto, Ontario in 1929, Frank loved to build things from scrap wood and steel that he found tossed away at his grandfather’s hardware store. Gehry never put his love of creating aside and over a half century of works, awards and honors, he has proven his father wrong with incredible structures and modern furniture.

Deconstructivist architecture, or DeCon, is often mentioned when making reference to Frank Gehrys architectural designs. Apart from the culturally inherited universality of form, his work outrages some who practice stiff, selected standards. To Gehry, everything does not have to be constructed with a T-square or conservative materials. Sleek and intriguing with a hint of magic and fun makes a Gehry creation stands alone. A graduate of the University of Southern California’s School of Architecture, along with the study of city planning at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, prepared Gehry to fully understand and extend his colossal ideas.

Structural design is not the only focus for the busy Canadian born designer and celebrity. Smaller, detail oriented pieces like jewelry, household items, sculptures and furniture also capture a fascination for Gehry. Easy Edges, was his first furniture line that was featured in 1969, made completely out of cardboard. The latest furniture creation is the Gehry Furniture Collection by Heller, featuring sturdy, whimsical and comfortable movable pieces for recreation, entertaining or everyday use.

The New World Symphony campus in Miami Beach, Florida is one of dozens of projects currently being worked by Gehry in his non-stop zest for intriguing designs. Many international buildings dazzle their surroundings, causing a majestic scene among the most common of settings. For instance, Energie Forum Innovation, Bad Oeynhausen, Germany, stands gleaming in the sun, as beautiful as the day is was constructed some thirteen years ago, presenting a sense of cultural power and pride.

Gehrys latest furniture line by Heller is quickly gaining popularity in the international world because of the interchangeable uses, timeless appearance and uniqueness of style. Well build with an emphasis on coil aberration and flexible fabric; little care is necessary in placing the collection of lightweight cubes, benches, chairs, sofas and tables in several different settings.

Travel doesnt have to be a deterrent in enjoying the beauty of this modern designer furniture. An arrangement of delightful cubes and chairs on a patio or living area, dotted with sparkling, sun drenched photographs of Gehry building designs will turn your home into the trip of a lifetime.


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