Tokio Hotel frontman Bill Kaulitz has completed an extensive renovation of a Hollywood Hills home designed by architect Lloyd Wright for film actor Daniel De Jonghe. The residence, known as the De Jonghe Residence, combines concrete, wood and glass with a design that integrates the building into its hillside setting. Kaulitz opened the doors to the restored property in the March 2026 issue of Architectural Digest. The project followed extensive water damage after a pipe burst in 2024 and involved more than 100 companies and specialists, according to AD Germany. Rather than replacing the home’s architectural character, the restoration retained and refinished original woodwork and other features while introducing new outdoor spaces, including a stone pool and an elevated spa. The result brings contemporary comforts to a house associated with Los Angeles architect Lloyd Wright, son of Frank Lloyd Wright.
Bill Kaulitz’s Hollywood Hills home: Lloyd Wright’s De Jonghe Residence
The property was designed by Lloyd Wright, also known as Frank Lloyd Wright Jr., for actor Daniel De Jonghe. The house is located in the Hollywood Hills area of Los Angeles and is built into a ridge, with its architecture responding to the surrounding terrain. The residence’s history is documented in real estate and architectural coverage. A 2017 property listing covered by The Spaces described the two-bedroom residence as measuring 2,100 square feet. The newspaper described it as an example of Wright’s approach to integrating a building with its landscape, using stone, wood and glass to connect the interior with the surrounding hillside. The property is also known as the De Jonghe Residence.Wright’s work drew on ideas associated with his father, Frank Lloyd Wright, including the integration of architecture and landscape. The younger Wright developed his own architectural practice and designed projects in Southern California, including the Wayfarers Chapel and structures associated with the Hollywood Bowl. The house’s original materials and relationship with its setting became central considerations during its latest restoration. According to the project documentation published by Michel Architects, the team studied Wright’s original drawings and earlier renovation work before deciding how to restore the property.
Bill Kaulitz’s home renovation: wood interiors, stone pool and elevated spa
The restoration addressed the damage caused by a burst pipe, which flooded portions of the house in 2024. The work involved restoring existing features and adding new elements while maintaining the character of Wright’s design. According to AD Germany, more than 100 companies and specialists contributed to the renovation. According to AD Germany, the renovation followed the house’s original plans while adapting the property for contemporary living. The interior restoration focused on the house’s woodwork, including its ceilings, wall panelling, exposed structural elements and original built-in cabinetry. These features were refinished or reconstructed with the help of specialist woodworker Stosh Fila.The renovation also introduced a new outdoor living area. The landscape design includes a flagstone swimming pool, an elevated spa, a fire pit, and terraces. Michel Architects says the flagstone was sourced from the same quarry used for the original material, while the concrete details were selected to complement the existing architecture. The pool was a particularly demanding part of the project. According to AD Germany and Swiss outlet 20 Minuten, Kaulitz insisted on using real stone for the pool rather than plastic or plaster imitations. Transporting the stone along the winding roads of the Hollywood Hills created substantial logistical challenges. According to 20 Minuten, the difficulty of transporting the heavy stone made logistics a defining challenge of the project.The same reporting said the spa stood 60 centimetres too close to the neighbouring property, a mistake that reportedly cost Kaulitz $60,000. The expense illustrates the practical complications that can accompany construction on tightly spaced hillside properties. Inside, the design combines original timber details with contemporary furnishings and decorative pieces. The intention was to introduce a more expressive, personal interior while allowing the existing architecture to remain prominent.
How the restoration preserves the house’s architectural character
The De Jonghe Residence is an example of Wright’s approach to integrating buildings with their surroundings. Its concrete structure, timber elements and broad openings establish a visual connection between the interior and the hillside. The recent work sought to preserve that relationship rather than treat the property as a blank slate. According to Michel Architects, the team researched the original drawings and materials, refinished existing woodwork and designed new features to complement the house. The landscape work introduced an outdoor area with planting, terraces and a pool.Not every new detail was part of Wright’s original design. The restoration introduced a custom stained-glass panel, for example, drawing on ideas associated with the wider Wright architectural legacy. Michel Architects says the panel was designed specifically for the house rather than presented as an original feature. This distinction matters when describing the project: the property has been restored and adapted, not returned in every respect to an untouched original state. Its updated outdoor spaces and contemporary interior choices reflect the needs of its current owners while retaining significant elements of the earlier architecture.
Bill Kaulitz’s Los Angeles home as a private retreat
For Kaulitz, the property also serves as a private home away from the public attention that comes with his music career. In its March 2026 issue, AD Germany featured the restored bungalow as a private retreat from his public life. The singer has spoken about valuing anonymity in Los Angeles. Kaulitz moved to Los Angeles in 2010. The home was initially rented before it was purchased in 2019, according to reporting on the property. His twin brother, Tom Kaulitz, also lived there during an earlier period.The house’s latest chapter combines its history as a residence designed for an actor with the requirements of a contemporary musician’s home. The restoration included repairs after serious water damage, the preservation of original architectural details and the addition of new outdoor spaces. The De Jonghe Residence remains recognisable for its connection to Lloyd Wright’s architecture and its integration with the Hollywood Hills landscape. The renovation demonstrates how a historic home can accommodate new owners and contemporary living while retaining key features of its original design.
