With a vision of creating an iconic building in Prague , ING contracted Frank Gehry for this forward-looking architectural project, giving him an almost unlimited budget and artistic freedom. The construction for the Dancing House began in 1994 and finished in 1996. The house has also been nicknamed the Fred and Ginger for its vague resemblance to the two dancers or the Drunken House for its twisted and unruly shape. The roof is host to a French restaurant with magnificent views over the Vltava . Located on Resslova Street, it is a short distance from the metro station Karlovo namesti.