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Frank Owen Gehry was a Canadian and American architect and designer known for his postmodern designs and use of unconventional forms and materials. A number of his buildings, including his private residence in Santa Monica, California, have become attractions. His most famous works include the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain, the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, and the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris. These buildings are characterized by their sculptural, often undulating exteriors and innovative use of materials such as titanium and stainless steel.
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He is one of only two other Canadians who have received both the U.S. and Canadian highest civilian honors, mentioned alongside Michael J. Fox.
A minor cultural note in a day otherwise dominated by security failures and policy fights, but a reminder of Canadian excellence abroad.