A unique residential space designed by the renowned architect Frank Gehry has come onto the market in Santa Monica, California, listed at $2.39 million. The triplex unit, located at 1643 12th St., is part of a six-unit building that Gehry, a Pritzker Prize winner, designed in collaboration with artist Charles Adnoldi. The property offers views of the ocean.
A Unique Architectural Design
The 2,565-square-foot residence features three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Originally built in 1992, the units were conceived as minimalist live-work spaces with high ceilings and expansive walls intended for art display. Over time, residents have adapted them for combined living and working, with some even using the walls as canvases, according to listing broker Brandon Assanti of the Agency.
The property boasts industrial-scale windows and large skylights. The main floor features 17-foot ceilings, a mezzanine level, a second floor with 12-foot ceilings, and a third floor with 15-foot ceilings. The middle level includes an open living area, dining space, and a chef's kitchen equipped with concrete countertops and stainless steel appliances.
The primary bedroom occupies the entire upper floor and provides panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. It also includes a large walk-in closet and a spa-like bathroom. The building is gated and offers residents two underground parking spaces and storage.
A Coveted Property
Sales within this specific building are infrequent, with only one transaction recorded since 2014, when the current sellers purchased the loft for $1.33 million. The sellers are reportedly relocating to New York for work.
Properties designed by Frank Gehry are highly sought after. His deconstructed home in Santa Monica, where he passed away in December, was located at 1002 22nd St. Another notable Gehry design, the "Tin House" in Malibu, which actor Patrick Dempsey once owned, sold for $15 million in 2015, exceeding its asking price by $500,000.