Gehry Residence Floor Plan Today
Inside the Layers: Decoding the Frank Gehry Residence Floor Plan The Gehry Residence
In 1978, Frank and Berta Gehry bought a modest, two-story pink bungalow built in the 1920s. Instead of tearing it down, Gehry decided to "wrap" it. gehry residence floor plan
Key Features:
Blending Eras: The original exterior walls became interior walls for the new spaces, creating a "house within a house" effect. Inside the Layers: Decoding the Frank Gehry Residence
Level Two: The Mezzanine – The Glass Catwalk
The second level (or the mezzanine) is the most photographed section of the house, but the floor plan reveals its genius. This is essentially a 40-foot-long plywood and glass bridge suspended inside the original house’s volume. Level Two: The Mezzanine – The Glass Catwalk
The Apertures: The floor plan is defined by "cubist" windows. Rather than flat panes, Gehry used tilted glass cubes that jut out from the structure, creating breakfast nooks and light wells that feel like they are floating outside the house. The Second Floor: The Private Sanctuary
Part 2: The Vertical Circulation – The "Silo" Staircase
The most unique element of the Gehry Residence floor plan is the circulation core. Traditional houses hide the stairs. Gehry puts them front and center.