Completed in 1985 and surrounded by mostly native trees, the 50,000 square-foot house at Skywalker Ranch contains Lucas's office, a music room, a 35 seat theater and a solarium, along with the fully staffed Lucasfilm Research Library accommodating more than 27,000 titles.

On December 1, 1980, I joined Skywalker Development Company to establish an art glass studio dedicated to creating custom stained glass windows and doors for Skywalker Ranch. After overseeing the studio's initial setup — which involved hiring carpenters to build custom workbenches and tool cabinets, sourcing specialized equipment and art supplies, and recruiting a team of trusted, skilled artisans — the studio became fully operational.

Shortly thereafter, George Lucas and I reviewed the architectural plans to identify key locations recommended for art glass installations by the interior design team. George shared his specific vision for the historical period styles of each building. Lucas conceptualized the residential design: "I move around in the era of 1850 to 1910," Lucas said. For the Lucasfilm Research Library, he asked me to create stained glass "reminiscent of the work of Greene and Greene." Guided by his direction, I began researching and designing custom pieces that blended Victorian, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and Arts and Crafts aesthetics, beginning with the guest house complex.

By March 1, 1985 we had completed all of the stained glass projects for Skywalker Ranch. We dismantled the studio, and George offered me a job at Industrial Light and Magic in the Model shop.

As it turned out, there was one more project to be done ~ an Art Nouveau chandelier inspired by Emilé Gallé ~ in the foyer of the main house. I brought together a small group of glass blowers, sculptors and metal fabricators to create the grand chandelier.