What was Frank Gehry's net worth? Renowned architect's fortune explored as he dies at 96

Frank Gehry, one of the major forces behind the transformation of modern architecture, died at the age of 96. The American architect was famous for his futuristic designs and sculptural buildings. He designed the Disney Hall in Los Angeles, the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, and the DZ Bank Building in Berlin, among other notable structures. According to reports from his Chief of Staff, the moteworthy architect died after a brief respiratory illness at his Santa Monica home.

Frank Gehry’s reputation as a deconstructivist expert spread as he took on larger and more radical projects. While he is known for wild and unconventional designs that defy the laws of gravity, Frank also has a reputation for being meticulous and grounded in his designs and their function. At the time of his death, Gehry was worth $100 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

More details on Frank Gehry’s career

In his last published interview with Alta, Frank Gehry spoke about his career, relationship with clients, and a new project he was working on.

When asked how he navigated his relationships with clients, Frank responded:

“It’s because I’m a good listener, so I listen to a client. I don’t just come in with the first funny idea and present it. I spend time talking to them and trying things and getting them involved in the process. So they’re making decisions with me.”

He also spoke about his meeting with Bernard Arnault, which led to the creation of the Louis Vuitton Museum in Paris.

“Bernard came to L.A., and he came to a concert at Disney Hall. He sat next to me with his wife, who is a concert pianist. She’s Canadian like me. And so she and I are bonded.”

He continued:

“We’d had a couple of meetings previously that didn’t go anywhere on something else. He had a guy, an adviser, who said, “You need to see this museum in Bilbao.”

Frank Gehry added:

“And so Monsieur Arnault asked me to get in his car and go look at a site where he wanted me to do a museum. We arrived at the Jardin d’Acclimatation. I burst into tears. It’s such an iconic place for me.”

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