Peter B. Lewis Building

The Peter B. Lewis Building is home to Case Western University's Weatherhead School of Management. The exterior is an interesting collision of brick and the curving stainless steel forms he made famous in Bilbao and Los Angeles. In fact, it was Gehry's unbuilt design for Mr. Lewis' house, that is credited with some of the design choices he later explored in at the Guggenheim. The interior of the building is one the more successful aspects of it. The smooth curves of the wall draw the visitor, and Gehry's excellent mastery of light is revealed here as the natural light that penetrates the space shifts colors throughout the day. He also makes good use of natural materials, namely wood, to warm up the classroom spaces.