Ennis House, Textile block house in Los Feliz, United States.
The Ennis House is a residence at 2607–2655 Glendower Avenue in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. It consists of a main building and a garage wing separated by a motor court and linked by a footbridge, all enclosed by a high retaining wall. Its walls are built from at least 24,000 concrete textile blocks with engraved patterns, and the main house has ziggurat-like roofs and stained glass windows.
Frank Lloyd Wright designed the building in 1923 for the couple Charles and Mabel Ennis. His son Lloyd Wright supervised the completion of the construction, which finished the following year.
The name comes from Charles and Mabel Ennis, who commissioned the residence and lived here overlooking the city. The concrete blocks carry patterns that recall pre-Columbian art and give the building a bold face.
The property includes a main building and a chauffeur apartment connected by a courtyard. The site sits on a hillside and offers views of the surroundings from several points.
The outer walls appear in many films, including Blade Runner and House on Haunted Hill. These appearances made the building a recognizable setting for moviegoers around the world.
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