Goldstein Office by John Lautner

Goldstein Office Image from cover of Lautner Book

The Goldstein office, designed by architect John Lautner, is a remarkable work of art. The office was originally built to be installed in the 20th floor of a high-rise office building in Century City. However, it was later dismantled and stored in boxes awaiting its resurrection. The original owner has hence rebuilt another dream office by Architect Duncan Nicholson at the Goldstein Tennis Pavilion at the Sheats-Goldstein Residence. The original project was designed to be a "simple and easy" tenant improvement project, but as the builder, Roban Poirier, soon discovered, Lautner's definition of "simple and easy" was far from what most mortals would consider easy.

The level of craftsmanship and quality demanded by James Goldstein was extremely high. Roban was given the task of building the project to Goldstein's exacting standards. All the trades involved in the project did their best work, and the carpentry jointery was within a 1/64th of an inch. The project took a year and a half to build, with the most difficult part of the job being the management group that ran the building and their Napoleonic superintendent, as well as getting to use the freight elevator when needed.

Commercial high-rise construction is a completely different type of construction compared to wood frame residential construction. Despite the challenges, the Goldstein office is one of the finest works produced by Roban. Ironically, the office now sits dismantled and crated up into 80 large packing crates in a warehouse, awaiting re-installation at the Los Angeles Museum of Modern Art in the future.

The Goldstein office is a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of the tradespeople involved in its creation. Special thanks are given to Floyd Darrensbourg, Master Mason, Charley Rausch, Cabinet Maker, Lee Whiteside, Master Glazer, Alan Stassforth, Master Carpenter, and Damion Poirier for their unwavering dedication and hard work. The hope is that this 850 square foot piece of art will soon become an exhibit for the public to view, showcasing the extraordinary skill and talent of those who brought John Lautner's vision to life.



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