Frank Gehry Has Designed a New Sunset Strip Structure
Christopher Magsambol — September 1, 2015 — Art & Design
Legendary architect Frank Gehry has released his design for a new Sunset Strip Structure. Gehry's mixed use development will be brought to life by five distinct but interconnected buildings along L.A.'s iconic street.
Gehry wants to reinvigorate the strip which has since diminished in popularity in recent years. In his complex design, Gehry was loosely inspired by the Garden of Allah, an old mansion that was converted into a hotel built in 1913 on Sunset Strip. The hotel hosted some of Hollywood's biggest names, and Gehry wants to recreate those memories.
The complex will feature buildings of mixed heights and designs and Gehry says the reason for this is to complement the area's existing architecture. Also, Gehry wanted to create a complex that pays homage to and respects the diversity in its community.
Gehry wants to reinvigorate the strip which has since diminished in popularity in recent years. In his complex design, Gehry was loosely inspired by the Garden of Allah, an old mansion that was converted into a hotel built in 1913 on Sunset Strip. The hotel hosted some of Hollywood's biggest names, and Gehry wants to recreate those memories.
The complex will feature buildings of mixed heights and designs and Gehry says the reason for this is to complement the area's existing architecture. Also, Gehry wanted to create a complex that pays homage to and respects the diversity in its community.
Trend Themes
1. Mixed-use Developments - There is an opportunity to create more mixed-use developments that combine commercial and residential spaces with unique designs, like Gehry's new Sunset Strip Structure.
2. Iconic Building Designs - Gehry's new design can inspire other architects to create more innovative and unique building designs, especially for iconic locations like the Sunset Strip.
3. Nostalgia-inspired Architecture - There may be an opportunity to design buildings that incorporate elements from the past, like Gehry's design inspired by the Garden of Allah, to bring back a sense of nostalgia and history.
Industry Implications
1. Real Estate Development - Real estate developers can take inspiration from Gehry's complex design to create unique and modern mixed-use developments in iconic locations.
2. Architecture - Architects can use Gehry's new design as an example of how to create a mixed-use development that pays homage to a location's history while also incorporating innovative and modern designs.
3. Hospitality - The hospitality industry could be inspired by Gehry's complex design to create unique and nostalgic hotel experiences that pay homage to a location's history and community.
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