It was originally an extension, designed by Gehry and built around an existing Dutch colonial style house.

In 1977, Frank and Berta Gehry bought a pink bungalow originally built in 1920.

[3] Gehry wanted to experiment with the materials he was already using: metal, plywood, chain link fencing, and wood framing.

[4] He hardly touched the rear and south facades, and to the other sides of the house he added tilted glass cubes.

Though he has nearly finished building another residence overlooking Rustic Canyon, he plans to keep the Santa Monica house in the family.