Gehry Residence Floor Plan

Gehry extended the footprint of the original house to create a wrap-around space. The floor here is made of asphalt—bringing the "street" inside.

The house features two "front" doors. To enter the original house, one must first pass through a new corrugated metal vestibule. gehry residence floor plan

Like the rest of the home, the master suite underwent several iterations, eventually incorporating more finished wood and light-filled voids that contrast with the "rough" aesthetic of the exterior. Why the Plan is Revolutionary Gehry extended the footprint of the original house

Includes the master bedroom, a second bedroom, and a large attic-like "treehouse" space created by removing ceilings and exposing the wood structure. To enter the original house, one must first

The use of glass cubes and skylights creates patio-like spaces that make the interior feel like it is part of the exterior landscape.

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.