Gehry-Bauten

Welcome to the Me-di-en-ha-fen, and specifically to the architectural marvel known as the Geh-ry-Bau-ten, or the Neuer Zoll-hof. As you stand before these three distinct, undulating buildings, you are witnessing the point where…

To understand how these buildings stand, we must look at a software program called CATIA. Originally developed to design the French Mirage fighter jets and later used for the Boeing 777, CATIA allowed Gehry’s team to translate…

Let us focus our attention on the central tower, clad in shimmering silver. This material is not stainless steel, but 24-gauge titanium. …

While the titanium tower gets much of the attention, the composition relies on all three buildings. The red brick tower is a nod to the industrial heritage of the harbor. …

While the Geh-ry-Bau-ten are primarily private offices, the engineering within them is as radical as the exterior. To achieve these expressive curves on the outside while maintaining usable office space on the inside, the…

The Geh-ry-Bau-ten did not just change architecture; they changed the city of Duss-el-dorf. In 1990, this harbor was a 'downtrodden backwater.' As the old shipping industries collapsed, the city was left with a gutted industrial…

As we conclude our look at the Geh-ry-Bau-ten, let us reflect on the man behind the design. Frank Gehry, now in his nineties, has spent his life questioning the limits of what architecture can be. …

As you stand before the shimmering titanium and the flowing brick of the Geh-ry-Bau-ten, take a moment to absorb the sheer audacity of this achievement. We have traced the journey from the decommissioning of Soviet submarines to…