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Frank Gehry's house or Gehry Residence was known as the first deconstructivist house based on the materials used. The house was made out of chain link fences and corrugated steel.

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When was the architect Frank Gehry born?

The architect Frank Gehry (Frank Owen Goldberg) was born on February 28, 1929 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He became an award-winning architect and has designed many famous buildings.


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Frank Gehry is 88 years old (birthdate: February 28, 1929).


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BilbaoThe Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao is a museum of modern and contemporary art designed by Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry


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