1929 to 2025

Frank Gehry

The Santa Monica architect who changed what a building could look like

Drawing of a home in the style of Frank Gehry

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Homes by Gehry for Sale

Homes across Southern California whose listings credit Frank Gehry, updated from CRMLS throughout the day.

Architect attribution comes from each listing’s description, written by the listing agent, and has not been independently verified. Listings provided by CRMLS. “Listed by” identifies the listing agent and brokerage; Kyle Shutts and Arbor Real Estate are the advertising broker unless otherwise noted. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Inquiries are answered by Kyle Shutts, Arbor Real Estate.

About Frank Gehry

Frank Gehry was born in Toronto in 1929 and moved to Los Angeles in 1947. He studied architecture at USC, graduating in 1954, and opened his own office in Los Angeles in 1962. He won the Pritzker Prize in 1989 and designed the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao and the Walt Disney Concert Hall. He died at his home in Santa Monica in December 2025, at 96.

Gehry’s houses are where his ideas began. In 1978 he wrapped his own Dutch Colonial house in Santa Monica in chain-link, plywood and corrugated metal, and it made him famous. His homes in Venice, Brentwood and Malibu break a house into separate pieces and use everyday materials in unexpected ways.

On This Coast

Gehry’s early work reached Orange County: he designed the Bixby Green Apartments in Garden Grove in 1967 and University Park Apartments in Irvine in 1971.

Signature Features

  • Everyday materials, such as plywood, chain-link and corrugated metal, used as finishes
  • A house broken into separate forms, like a small village
  • Angled, tilted and sculpted shapes
  • Skylights and windows placed for drama and light

Landmark Work

  • Steeves Residence, his first house1959 · Brentwood, Los Angeles
  • Danziger Studio and Residence1965 · Hollywood
  • Gehry Residence1978 · Santa Monica
  • Spiller House1980 · Venice
  • Norton HouseVenice
  • Schnabel House1989 · Brentwood, Los Angeles

Buying a Gehry Home

  • Ask for the original drawings. Many Gehry houses use unusual materials and details that need care.
  • Have the roofs, skylights and metal cladding inspected.
  • Ask whether the home is a designated landmark or eligible for the Mills Act.

Questions

Frank Gehry FAQ

Are there homes by Frank Gehry for sale right now?

Yes. 5 homes for sale in Southern California credit Frank Gehry in the listing description, shown on this page and updated from CRMLS throughout the day.

What is the Gehry Residence?

Frank Gehry’s own home in Santa Monica. In 1978 he wrapped the existing Dutch Colonial house in chain-link, plywood and corrugated metal, and it became one of the most famous houses of its time.

Are there Frank Gehry houses for sale?

Rarely. Gehry designed a limited number of houses, most in Santa Monica, Venice, Brentwood and Malibu, and they seldom come to market.

Did Frank Gehry design anything in Orange County?

Yes. His early work includes the Bixby Green Apartments in Garden Grove of 1967 and University Park Apartments in Irvine of 1971.

How can I confirm a home was designed by Frank Gehry?

Listing descriptions are written by the listing agent, so treat an attribution as a starting point. Ask for the original building permit and drawings, check the records held in university and museum architecture archives, and look for published histories of the house. Kyle Shutts can help you confirm a home’s history before you write an offer.

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