31 HOUSES / SANTA MONICA
Gehry Residence
A pink bungalow wrapped in chain-link and corrugated steel. Gehry's remodel of his own house, with the old bungalow peeking through a cheap-materials shell, is where his deconstructivist career took off.
The facts
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| Where | 1002 22nd Street, Santa Monica |
|---|---|
| Built | 1978 (remodel) |
| Architect or builder | Frank Gehry |
| Kind | Houses |
| Status | standing |
| Visiting | exterior only |
| From El Segundo City Hall | 8.9 miles, straight line |
| Coordinates | 34.03517, -118.48476 |
What the sources say
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- In 1978 Gehry wrapped the existing house in a new exterior, leaving the old one visible.
In 1978, he chose to wrap the house with a new exterior while leaving the old exterior visible.
Wikipedia ↗ reported - It uses chain-link fence and corrugated steel.
It makes use of unconventional materials, such as chain-link fences and corrugated steel.
Wikipedia ↗ reported - Many neighbors disliked it.
Many of Gehry's neighbors were unhappy with the unusual architecture appearing in their neighborhood.
Wikipedia ↗ reported
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Gehry Residence. elsegundo.xyz Architecture, checked Nov 3, 2026. https://elsegundo.xyz/architecture/gehry-residence/
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