Case Study: Frank Gehry's Dancing House

The Dancing House by Frank Gehry started in 1994 and was completed in 1996. The building consists of unusual shapes and curvatures, influenced by the two dancers, Ginger Rogers and Fred Astair.

The very non-traditional design was controversial at the time. Czech president Václav Havel, who lived for decades next to the site, had supported it, hoping that the building would become a center of cultural activity.Originally named Fred and Ginger (after Fred Astaire and Ginger Roger - the house resembles a pair of dancers) the house stands out among the Baroque, and Art Nouveau buildings for which Prague is famous. Others have nicknamed it "Drunk House".On the roof is a French restaurant with views of the city. The building's other tenants include several multinational firms.

Overall shot of the Dancing House:
Dome-like object on the rooftop of the Dancing House:
Windows of the Dancing House:
Ginger Rogers and Fred Astair.