Lloyd Wright’s Home & Studio
Updated: 6 days ago
The heat was really taking a toll on us during our West Hollywood shoot. We couldn’t explore as much as we’d planned, and we were nearly ready to call it a day.
Then we drove past the Lloyd Wright Studio-Residence.
We had to pull over.
The architecture, textures, and greenery gave us a reason to pause—and a photograph I wanted to turn into something you could keep.
A Home Built for Living and Creating
Located at 858 North Doheny Drive in West Hollywood, the home and studio was designed in 1927 by Lloyd Wright, the eldest son of Frank Lloyd Wright.
Yes, there are two Wrights to keep straight here. This was Lloyd’s own space, where he lived, raised his family, and developed his architectural work until his death in 1978.
The design placed his studio downstairs and living quarters upstairs. Long before working from home became part of so many of our routines, this building brought daily life and creative practice together.
A Few Details Worth a Second Look
One of my favorite discoveries about the building is that its patterned concrete blocks feature stylized Joshua trees. Nature wasn’t just growing around the architecture—it was part of the design itself. The studio also opened onto an enclosed patio, creating a connection between indoors and outdoors while providing separation from the street.
And its story continued through another generation: Lloyd’s son, Eric Lloyd Wright, supervised an extensive restoration in the 1990s.
Knowing those details makes our spontaneous stop feel even more special. We captured a beautiful exterior, but behind it is a long history of family, creativity, and care.
Introducing West Hollywood No. 01
That photograph became the first West Hollywood design in the Finding Places postcard collection.
I wanted to share more than an introduction to my real estate work. I wanted to offer a little piece of the neighborhood: something thoughtful, local, and worth keeping.
Frame it, pin it up, tuck it into a journal, or start a little WeHo gallery wall.
“West Hollywood No. 01” identifies the design, so every copy of this photograph carries the same number. As the collection grows, each new design will share another place and its story.
Finding Places Takeaway
Sometimes the stop you almost skip becomes the photograph you bring home.
For me, this postcard is a reminder to stay curious even when the day doesn’t go quite as planned.
If you receive one, I hope it brings a little West Hollywood into your space. And if you find a home for it, tag @NicoleMitchellRealEstate. I’d love to see where it ends up.
Explore Vol. 02: West Hollywood for more local stories. Curious about buying, selling, or renting here? Visit Let's Talk and start a conversation.
Learn more about the building through the Los Angeles Conservancy and its National Register nomination.
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