A Gehry pavilion that feels like a crumpled sketch pinned to the landscape.
Amphitheatre in Concord, California, US.
Featured in Frank Gehry's definitive monograph, Building Art: Life and Work of Frank Gehry.
Visitor Guide
If you’re there for the event grounds, hunt the pavilion’s edges—Gehry is about the seam where panel meets panel, not the frontal hero shot.
Late afternoon for sharp highlights on metal surfaces; step back to include surrounding trees/terrain for contrast.
Typically event/venue-controlled access; not a standard daily tourist interior.
Classic Gehry logic: sculptural surface over a rational structural system, coordinated through digital surface modeling.
20–45 min
Design & Structure
Physical models translated to digital surfaces (Gehry-era CATIA/Digital Project workflows); cladding rationalized into buildable panel systems.
Metal cladding + steel structure; materiality emphasizes specular highlights and motion.
Engineering is about supporting irregular surfaces with a stable frame and ensuring watertightness at complex joints.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed Toyota Pavilion at Concord?+
Toyota Pavilion at Concord was designed by Frank Gehry and completed in 1975. It is located in Concord, United States.
Where is Toyota Pavilion at Concord located?+
Toyota Pavilion at Concord is located in Concord, United States. Its coordinates are 37.9597°, -121.9460°.
When was Toyota Pavilion at Concord built?+
Toyota Pavilion at Concord was completed in 1975. It was designed by Frank Gehry.
Can I visit Toyota Pavilion at Concord?+
Toyota Pavilion at Concord is a real building in Concord that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.