Gehry Partners, like many firms, has been pounded by the recession. The Los Angeles-based architecture practice recently lost one of its largest commissions, an arena in Brooklyn, New York, and had another project, the Grand Avenue complex in L.A., sidelined due to financing problems.rnThe setbacks have led the company to lay off half its staff: Today, it has 112 employees, down from 250 a year and a half ago. "Every economic cycle brings with it a unique set of challenges and opportunities," explains Frank Gehry, FAIA. "We've worked hard over thernyears to build a firm that is nimble enough to adapt quickly to changing circumstances, and that is able to produce and embrace consistent innovation. These qualities are serving us well right now."
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