Wright, Lloyd, Home and Studio
Why it's listed
Built in 1927 on a small corner lot in what is now West Hollywood, this two-story house and studio was designed by Lloyd Wright, the eldest son of Frank Lloyd Wright, as his own home and workplace. Wood-frame construction with cement plaster is combined with patterned concrete blocks over the windows, entry and garage, using a block system he and his father devised. A high wall encloses a patio that shuts out street noise, and a sliding wall joins the studio living room to it. The entrance is a low, cave-like opening decorated with a Joshua tree motif. Lloyd Wright lived and worked here until his death in 1978, and designed works such as the second Hollywood Bowl shell and the Wayfarer's Chapel from this studio. The only major change was the 1936 enclosure of part of the balcony, made by Wright himself. The house is regarded as a masterwork of his residential design and the place most associated with his career.
Significance in brief: The building was designed by Lloyd Wright, eldest son of Frank Lloyd Wright, and served as his home and studio from 1927 until his death in 1978. It is an exceptional example of his combining textile concrete block with wood frame and stucco walls, and is the property most closely tied to his career. Reviewers also describe it as a summation of his residential design approach, with a secluded courtyard.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 87000562, listed April 6, 1987. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 858 N. Doheny Dr., West Hollywood |
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| County | Los Angeles County |
| Listed | April 6, 1987 |
| Reference number | 87000562 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1927-1949 |
| Architect / builder | Lloyd Wright |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Marked occupied and in good condition; altered once in 1936 when part of the balcony was enclosed, and described as retaining its appearance from Lloyd Wright's time. |
| Acreage | 0.1 |
| Coordinates | 34.08661, -118.39443 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 87000562.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q28058855
- This listing as JSON
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