The building was designed by architect Frank Gehry, who accepted the design commission in April 1999; the pavilion was constructed between June 1999 and July 2004, opening officially on July 16, 2004.
Bangunan tersebut dirancang oleh arsitek Frank Gehry, yang menerima komisi rancangan pada April 1999; paviliun tersebut dibangun antara Juni 1999 dan Juli 2004, resmi dibuka pada 16 Juli 2004.