Vincent, an "In-Valid," assumes the identity of a member of the genetic elite to pursue his goal of traveling into space with the Gattaca Aerospace Corporation. However, a week before his mission, a murder marks Vincent as a suspect.
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The sleek sci-fi parable of genetic destiny built its retro-future world from real modernist architecture – above all the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Marin County Civic Center, whose sweeping arcs became the headquarters of the Gattaca corporation.
Where was Gattaca filmed?
Gattaca was filmed in California – the Marin County Civic Center (Gattaca HQ) and across Los Angeles, with beach scenes near San Diego.
Every Gattaca location, explained
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Gattaca headquarters – Marin County Civic Center
The corporation’s building is the Marin County Civic Center in San Rafael, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
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Los Angeles – the future city
Much of the film used Los Angeles, including City Hall and Downtown theatres.
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The beach – La Jolla
The swimming-contest beach used the coast near La Jolla, San Diego.
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The desert – the solar plant
The vast solar-power plant used the Mojave country around Kramer Junction, California.
Planning a visit
The Marin County Civic Center – Wright’s last major work and the film’s Gattaca HQ – is a real, visitable landmark north of San Francisco.
Gattaca Fun Facts
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A Frank Lloyd Wright HQ Gattaca’s headquarters is the real Marin County Civic Center, Wright’s final major building.
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A near-future look The film built its retro-future entirely from real modernist architecture.
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A cult favourite Modest at release, Gattaca became a beloved sci-fi classic.
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An on-set romance Stars Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman met and later married after filming.
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The title's DNA The name Gattaca is made only of the letters of the four DNA bases – G, A, T and C.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Gattaca filmed?
In California – the Marin County Civic Center (Gattaca HQ) and across Los Angeles, with beach scenes near San Diego.
What building is Gattaca HQ?
The Marin County Civic Center in San Rafael, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – the Marin County Civic Center is a real, visitable landmark.
