Goldstein Office by Nicholson Architects

Photos of James Goldstein's Office in beverly Hills designed by Architect Duncan Nicholson.  Design features a cantilever concrete desk and large frameless canted glass that opens to an expansive view.

The owner James Goldstein has worked extensively and exclusively with Architect Duncan Nicholson to build the office as a portion of entertainment complex adjacent to his famous Lautner Designed Home (known as the Sheats Goldstein Residence). James Goldstein original office was built in Century City and was Designed by Architect John Lautner. The Lautner designed office is currently in LACMA storage awaiting to be reassembled and put on display.






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