Arch. moods.

Architecture on screen · 1997

Gattaca filming locations

A civic building becomes the ordered world of a space programme.

Directed by Andrew Niccol · 1 documented location

Science fiction

Marin County Civic Center

On screen: Gattaca Aerospace Corporation

Marin’s tourism board identifies the Civic Center as the space agency headquarters.

Architect / attribution
Frank Lloyd Wright
Building chronology
1962 / 1969
Place
San Rafael, California, United States

In the film

Movie frames and production stills are shown separately from photographs of the real building. Film and image credits remain with their respective owners.

Movie frame

Vincent on the Civic Center’s blue roof in Gattaca.
Vincent on the Civic Center’s blue roof in Gattaca.

Sony Pictures · Scene image source

Movie frame

The Civic Center exterior establishes the Gattaca institution against the surrounding hills.
The Civic Center exterior establishes the Gattaca institution against the surrounding hills.

Columbia Pictures · Scene image source

Movie frame

Vincent walks along the Civic Center's curved interior gallery.
Vincent walks along the Civic Center's curved interior gallery.

Columbia Pictures · Scene image source

Filming evidence

Filming does not imply public access. Many locations remain homes, workplaces or heritage sites; consult each venue before visiting.