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The Ennis House History
The
Ennis House is the magnificent creation of world- famous architect Frank
Lloyd Wright. It is one of the most outstanding residential structures
existing in the United States. The house was built for Mabel and Charles
Ennis in 1924.
In Architectural Digest (October, 1979) Thomas Heinz,
editor of the Frank Lloyd Wright Newsletter, wrote:
"The Ennis House is one of the first residences constructed from concrete
block. Wright transforms cold industrial concrete to a warm decorative material
used as a frame for interior features like windows and fireplaces as well as
columns. His sixteen inch modular blocks with intriguing geometric repeats invite
tactile exploration. The art glass windows and doors, reminiscent of examples
from the earlier prairie period, here achieve greater color suddenly as they
graduate in intensity from darker at the top to lighter at the bottom. The wisteria
motif mosaic above the living room fireplace is the extant example of the only
four art glass mosaics Wright ever designed. "The metal work based on Mayan
imagery is not of Wright's design, and may have been included at Mr. Ennis' request,
yet from the very large iron grill at the main entrance to such minute details
as light switches and lock plates, there is a unity of conception and materials
that complements the entire structure."
This beautiful example of the genius of Wright has been studied by architects, architectural historians, artists and art lovers from practically every country in the world. The house is listed by the U.S. Department of the Interior in the National Register of Historic Places, it has been declared a Cultural Heritage Monument by the City of Los Angeles, and it has been designated a California State Landmark.
The Ennis House Foundation started needed rehabilitation in late 2005 and completed the first phase of the stabilization and restoration work in 2007. The Foundation benefits from the guidance of architect Eric Lloyd Wright, a member of the Foundation’s Board of Directors. It is anticipated that over a period of years, needed preservation efforts will require more than $10 million. Every effort is being made to raise these needed funds, and the Foundation welcomes contributions from all who are interested in participating.
The Ennis House Foundation
Linda Dishman, Chairperson
2655 Glendower Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90027
323-660-0607
support@ennishouse.org