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Frank Gehry design is striking, unusual COLLEGE CAMPUS SHINES with new management building.(Case Western Reserve University)

Snips, October, 2001 by BAS, ED

CLEVELAND -- Frank Gehry is well known in architectural circles for his futuristic building designs often incorporating stainless steel. Born in Toronto, Gehry has been called "perhaps the 20th century's most important architect."

The Peter B. Lewis building at the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University here in the heart of Cleveland is a 149,000-sq.-ft., $61.7 million Genry design.

Explaining the entire contracting/construction process is as complicated as the sweeping curves of the design itself. Everyone recounting the experience seems a bit bemused -- albeit satisfied -- with the process.

General contractor is Hunt Construction Group. Crown Corr, Gary, Ind., and Castle Heating and Air, Cleveland, ate...

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