The Prince of Asturias Foundation has awarded the Prince of Asturias Award for the Arts 2014 the architect Frank O. Gehry.

The jury was composed of:

- José Lladó Fernández-Urrutia, president of the Jury

- Ms Barbara Allende Gil de Viedma

- José Luis Cienfuegos Marcello

- D. Carlos Fitz-James Stuart Martínez de Irujo

- Duke of Huéscar

- José Antonio Caicoya Cores, secreatario Jury

- D. Guillermo Fernández García-Alcalde

- Ms Carmen Giménez Martin

- D. Enrique González Macho

- Ms Catalina Luca de Tena and García-Conde

- D. Hans Meinke Paege

- Ms Elena Foster

- Ms Benedetta Tagliabue

- Ms Patricia Urquiola Hidalgo

- D. Carlos Urroz Arancibia

- D. Miguel Zugaza Miranda

The decision to award the prize to Frank Gehry is based on the relevance and impact of their creations in many countries, with which it has defined and driven architecture in the last half century.

Quoted by Jury himself: "His buildings are characterized by a virtuoso game with complex shapes, by the use of unusual materials, such as titanium, and technological innovation that has had repercussions in other arts. An example of this architecture of character open, playful, organic and what is the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, which in addition to its architectural and aesthetic excellence, has had a huge economic, social and urban impact on its surroundings ".

Great figures of architecture such as Norman Foster and Rafael Moneo, have stated about the recent award of the American architect:

"Certainly, in granting this award, the jury recognizes the valuable contributions that Frank Gehry has made ​​the architecture -after a project as celebrated as the Guggenheim in Bilbao and I am glad to think that Berta and Frank are going to enjoy this beautiful ceremony such as the granting of the Prince of Asturias Awards "

Rafael Moneo

"Frank Gehry is one of the greatest architects of our time. It has its own inimitable style. I am delighted that it has been honored with the prestigious award. I've already sent my warmest congratulations Frank this afternoon early "

Norman Foster

Even Gehry himself has stated on this event:

"I am deeply honored to receive this prestigious award. Spain occupies an important place in my heart and in my personal history. Albeit in Canada and the US, I always feel at home in Spain. I am very pleased to be part of the legacy of this important award "

Frank O. Gehry

For more information:

http://www.fpa.es/es/premios-principe-de-asturias/premiados/2014-frank-o-gehry.html