Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health

Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health is a facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, that combines neurological research, clinical care, and education under one roof. The five-story building presents curved facades of polished stainless steel with irregular surfaces and angles.

Larry Ruvo founded the center in 2009 after his father died from complications of Alzheimer's disease and selected architect Frank Gehry to design it. The building became part of a growing network of clinics focused on neurodegenerative conditions.

The center's event area opens onto a courtyard that serves as a meeting point for families and visitors. The stainless steel walls reflect daylight and create shifting patterns throughout the day.

The center sits in downtown Las Vegas in a district within walking distance of several hotels. The main entrance is located on Symphony Park Avenue and is clearly visible from outside through the distinctive facade.

The curved steel walls of the event space are deliberately shaped to evoke the folded surface of the human brain. This part of the complex also serves as a public venue for community gatherings outside of its medical activities.

Location: Nevada

Inception: July 12, 2009

Architects: Frank Gehry

Floors above the ground: 5

Website: http://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/neurological_institute/lou-ruvo-brain-health

GPS coordinates: 36.16740,-115.15500

Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:17