Walt Disney Concert Hall is Truly a Sight to Behold

The Walt Disney Concert Hall, located in Los Angeles, California, is truly a sight to behold. It juts out from the gray sidewalk like a broken, twisted car wreck but yet it does so with grace and balance. It was the last wish of Lilian Disney, the widow of Walt himself to present a hefty contribution to the city of Los Angeles in honor of Walt's love of music and theater.

The exterior architecture can be accredited to Frank Gehry, while the interior was an entirely different task set aside for someone else. Gehry was an interesting choice for this project as he thinks very much in the abstract. His works can be seen all of the world and are all done within the same vein: gaudy and glossy. However, Gehry does so with such tact that it doesn't cry foul to those involved in anti-modern artistry movement. Sure, it's quirky, loud, futuristic, and absolutely over-the-top, but it's very uniqueness is what makes it appealing and intriguing.

Most of the building itself is built for show, that's a given. Such design is not necessary, but it certainly sets it apart from the boring, boxy designs of its downtown neighbors. It stands out like native Somalian in Antarctica and by looking at it, it seems as if everyone is just fine with that. Its shiny, metalized exterior could be considered by some an eye sore and it certainly could become a hazard on a bright, sunny day. Luckily the smog is always around so that's never been a problem.

While modern art is a tough pill to swallow for some, this piece exemplifies beautifully that seemingly lost seed of innovation that was so brilliantly displayed post Renaissance. It is fun to look at, full of abstract shapes, awkward angles, and seemingly impossible construction techniques. It is a fresh bold step forward from the boring architecture that cities so often churn out simply for the likes of cost and efficiency.

Frank Gehry was definitely aiming to give the city of Los Angeles a jewel of an attraction and despite what critics may say, he has done a stellar job. Walt Disney thought big, lived big, and his legacy proudly lives on not only through films and theme parks, but very fittingly as the name piece of this gigantic piece of his dream. No doubt, Walt himself would be proud of this Los Angeles landmark.