Architect
Gehry Partners
At age 96, the famed architect known for his unconventional designs remains as busy as ever, especially in his firm’s hometown. Construction is well under way for the Gehry-designed $335 million Colburn Center to replace an aging concert hall at the Colburn School. The project, which is slated for completion in 2027, is on Grand Avenue, just steps away from the world-famous Gehry-designed Walt Disney Concert Hall and The Grand L.A., a $1 billion project with a residential tower also designed by Gehry which opened in 2022. Other recent Gehry projects around Los Angeles County include the Youth Orchestra Los Angeles building in Inglewood (2021) and the Children’s Institute in Watts (2022). Outside of Los Angeles, he has a number of award-winning projects.
YEARS ON LA500: 10
