Gehry Residence

The Gehry Residence is a deconstructivist home in Santa Monica, California, recognizable by its exposed building materials and irregular geometries. Chain-link fencing, corrugated metal, and plywood wrap around parts of the original structure, creating a collage of industrial surfaces and tilted angles.

Frank Gehry purchased the 1920s Dutch Colonial house in 1978 and radically remodeled it by wrapping industrial materials around the old facade. This transformation became an early example of his experimental approaches and influenced his later projects worldwide.

The architect's name is now recognized worldwide, and this residence shows his early ideas in a quiet Santa Monica neighborhood. Visitors immediately notice the deliberate break from classic building forms, which surprised many neighbors at the time and is now considered a bold step in architectural history.

The building remains a private residence without public access, but architecture fans can view it from the surrounding streets. A short walk through the residential neighborhood allows glimpses of the different facades and the combination of materials.

The windows seem to grow out of the walls as if added later, and some parts of the old construction remain visible beneath the new layers. This intentional incompleteness reveals the internal framework and lets the different building phases exist side by side.

Location: Santa Monica

Inception: 1977

Architects: Frank Gehry

Architectural style: deconstructivism

GPS coordinates: 34.03520,-118.48500

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:36