IT’S 2014 AND FRANK IS BACK…

In celebration of the new Gehry projects, ‘Franks Bar’ at Hotel Arts introduces a limited edition Frank Gehry Cocktail Menu 

During 2014 the world renowned, visionary architect Frank Gehry is opening three new projects in Paris, Panama City and Sydney. Gehry’s projects are all truly one of a kind and really inspire people to travel and visit just like they did twenty years ago… to Barcelona…

For those who want to get a real taste of architecture by Gehry then one of his most iconic works is on the waterfront at Hotel Arts Barcelona – home to the ‘Peix’ fish sculpture, Sphere sculpture and also Frank’s Bar – named after the architect himself.  

From the hotel interior Mediterranean gardens or while enjoying lunch at Marina restaurant by the pool, the golden fish stands proudly on the shoreline and reminds visitors of the major developments that changed the face of Barcelona twenty years ago.

Hotel Arts is regarded as the city’s most iconic hotel, designed by the renowned architect Bruce Graham and framed by the ‘Peix’ (Fish in Catalan) sculpture giving the hotel its status as one of the leading design icons in the city, a must see for any visitor to Barcelona.  

The hotel’s Frank’s Bar serves cocktail favourites including the Bertita Margharita named after his wife Berta. In addition, in celebration of Gehry’s three new launches this year, Frank’s Bar is launching an inspired new collection of cocktails named after the classic ‘Gehry’ locations including Barcelona, Bilbao and Los Angeles plus the new highly anticipated spots where Frank Gehry works are due to open in 2014, Panama, Paris and Sydney. Each tempting cocktail has been carefully created to reflect the location: 

•    Bilbao - Bertha Superior Rose, Etxeko Patxarana, strawberries
•    Panama - Bacardi, mango purée, sweet & sour, ginger ale Fever Tree
•    Barcelona - Gin Mare, Limoncello, basil, apple juice
•    Paris - Grey Goose, Laurent Perrier Brut, cassis cream, lemon
•    Los Angeles - Maker’s Mark, mint, sugar, soda Fever Tree
•    Sydney - Grey Goose, Cointreau, lime and cranberry juice, fresh ginger

The architect has quite a year of openings ahead: 

•    PANAMA CITY - Opening Spring 2014 - The ‘Biomuseo’ is set to open its doors to the public, almost ten years after construction. Located at the entrance of the Panama Canal, overlooking Panama City. The Biomuseo will be a cultural institution that explores the isthmus and the diverse range of species, which inhabit the region, it will house eight permanent exhibition galleries 

•    PARIS - Opening Spring 2014 - ‘Louis Vuitton Foundation’ which will educate young artists as well as showcase permanent artistic collections and temporary exhibitions of modern art and multi-disciplinary performances. The Louis Vuitton Foundation is located in the Bois de Boulogne in the 16th arrondisement.

•    SYDNEY - Opening Autumn 2014 - Dr Chau Chak Wing Building, University of Technology will be the first by Frank Gehry in Australia. The building will provide space for teaching, learning, accommodation and extensive public space with cafes, student lounges and outdoor roof terraces. 

Other iconic must see Frank Gehry buildings include The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, The Walt Disney Hall in Los Angeles, California, The Vitra Design Museum in Weilam Rhein, Germany, the Dancing House in Prague and the Gehry Tower in Hanover, Germany.
“A room with a view” : many rooms of the Hotel Arts include stunning views of the Gehry Peix sculpture.  Rooms start from £245 per room per night including breakfast.