Completed in 1965 and occupied by the Danzigers for 30 years, the low-profile structure is one answer in Gehry’s career-long exploration of building materials and techniques working in tandem with aesthetic and sustainability.

The facade strongly features stucco, marking only the second occasion in which Gehry used this classically-LA surface material. In the interior, exposed two-by-four ceilings showcase the materials of construction as the finish itself, rendering the building’s utility and ornament synonymous.

Thick double studded walls lend a fortress strength to the composition, and unique clerestory windows and skylights fold light into double height spaces while preserving privacy at street level. The result is a sanctified arena for work and repose, completely insulated from the activity of its busy surroundings and free of visual distraction. (Seventh House)