David Lynch LA House

Architectural features & materials

• Many focus on the fluted V-shaped / chevron panels used inside and out.
  • Some think they’re cement or cast iron; others say the indoor ones were made by Lynch himself in plaster. Exact materials remain somewhat unclear.
  • People like the strong visual continuity across spaces and suggest symbolic or stylistic links to his work (e.g., Twin Peaks, Black Lodge).
• The design lineage is tied to Frank Lloyd Wright’s “textile block” houses, especially the Millard House and its Incan-pyramid influence.
  • One subthread argues calling them “Minecraft houses” is historically ignorant; others counter that this is a chance to educate rather than insult.

Living in Lynch’s space

• Several admire the compound as a coherent, personal artistic vision and a peaceful, wooded retreat.
• Others find it “ugly” or too idiosyncratic to live in comfortably, preferring more conventional or view-oriented Hollywood Hills properties.
• There’s curiosity about hidden Lynchian spaces (red rooms, etc.) and suggestions it could become a museum, though neighbors and zoning are seen as likely obstacles.

Smoke damage & condition

• Lynch’s heavy smoking is a recurring concern.
  • Some recount experience remediating smoker houses (ozone, sealing primers, UV, repainting) and say it’s possible but major work.
  • Multiple commenters assume large parts of the interior may need to be stripped or replaced.

Price, taxes & maintenance

• Discussion of the $15M price centers on:
  • Land size, multiple structures, architectural pedigree, and a modest “Lynch premium” (guessed around 10–15%).
  • Lack of a sweeping city view likely keeps the price below nearby trophy properties.
• California property tax mechanics (Prop 13, ~1% of purchase price) are explained, with warnings about large, permanent annual tax and upkeep burdens.
  • Examples are given of people forced to sell expensive homes due to ongoing costs.
• Broader tangents cover LA vs SF pricing, the role of inherited mid-century houses in “generational wealth,” and debates over what “middle class” means.

Preservation vs alteration

• Some hope a buyer preserves the mid-century character and avoids a “boxy McMansion” teardown.
• Others would immediately redo elements like the kitchen or de-Lynch-ify the interiors while keeping the shell.