To some Frank Gehry is considered the American Architect of our generation because of his popularity and commissions, but as most people in their profession recognize, popularity does not deem one a virtuoso or a genius. On the contrary, popularity creates a personality that can manipulate and mold an identity which creates an individual the populace can marvel at. With this in mind, Frank Gehry further reiterates his lack of architectural theory and solely defends his design through childish model making.

His interview describes his ability to work through people and create architecture through images and dreams. I ask where and when does he consider the program and the public necessity of these projects.

In some ways this interview, is a dark conversation with Frank as they discuss the effects of age on an architect and the problems Frank faces because of his ineptness with technology. These concerns and his consideration for his employees are slightly heartwarming, but do not justify his greatness in the field of architecture.

Consider this, Frank Gehry the amazing architect of our generation that creates engineering marvels, but does not know how to use computers and does not know much about structural integrity.

To give Frank some credit, Frank was an amazing architect when he worked in smaller scales. His deconstruction and questioning of materials have propelled him to his current status, but they fail at many levels when built in the scale that he does today. To me, Frank's talent has been constantly diminishing since the construction of his house and the experimental constructs he developed through it.

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