The De Jonghe Residence, a 2,100‑square‑foot work of Lloyd Wright for actor Daniel De Jonghe, sits perched on a ridge in Hollywood Hills. Its concrete, timber and glass façade was engineered to mirror the surrounding terrain. The recent renovation preserved these original materials while adding contemporary comforts.
Lloyd Wright, the son of Frank Lloyd Wright, defined his career by integrating architecture with landscape, as seen in projects like Wayfarers Chapel and the Hollywood Bowl. The house first appeared in a 2017 listing, where real‑estate critics praised its seamless blending with the hillside. The restoration team studied Wright’s original drawings to maintain authenticity. Specialist woodworker Stosh Fila refinished ceilings, wall panels and built‑in cabinetry, restoring the timber’s original grain.
Kaulitz’s project enlisted more than 100 specialists, tackling structural repairs and installing a flagstone pool and elevated spa. Transporting the heavy stone up winding Hollywood Hills roads proved logistically difficult, while a spa placed 60 centimetres too close to a neighbour added $60,000 to costs. The new outdoor space now features terraces, a fire pit and a stone pool sourced from the same quarry as the original structure.
The fully restored De Jonghe Residence will debut in the March 2026 issue of Architectural Digest. The feature marks the first public unveiling of the house since the repairs began, offering architects and fans a glimpse of Wright’s legacy preserved in modern form.