Gehry Residence Floor Plan -

Gehry Residence in Santa Monica, California, is a landmark of Deconstructivism

1. The "Big Shed" Concept: The idea of putting a new roof over an old structure to preserve history while expressing modernity.
2. Plywood as Finish: Before Gehry, plywood was subflooring. After Gehry, plywood became a luxury veneer.
3. The Walkway through Space: The Donor Gallery at the Guggenheim Bilbao is a direct descendant of the glass catwalk over the Gehry living room.

: One of the most famous features is the kitchen floor, originally made of raw asphalt to give the impression of a driveway that had been enclosed. Dual Entry gehry residence floor plan

Some notable features of the Gehry Residence floor plan include: Gehry Residence in Santa Monica, California, is a

The "Old" Core

At the center of the floor plan lies the original 1920s kitchen. Unlike the chaotic exterior, the kitchen retains a conventional layout—cabinets, a sink, a stove. But Gehry deliberately left the ceiling open, exposing the old wooden rafters. In the floor plan, this room is the anchor. It is the "normal" point from which you depart into madness. The "Big Shed" Concept: The idea of putting

Entry & Circulation: The house features two "front" doors. To enter the original house, one must first pass through a new corrugated metal vestibule.

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7. Key Measurable Data (Approximate)

| Zone | Area (sq ft) | Ceiling Height | Floor Material | |------|--------------|----------------|----------------| | Living/Dining (new) | 650 | 18 ft (max) | Concrete | | Original Bedrooms (2) | 120 each | 8 ft | Wood | | Original Kitchen | 100 | 8 ft | Linoleum | | Gehry Studio | 150 | 9 ft | Plywood | | Entry/Carport transition | 200 | 9 ft | Concrete |