Sometimes, Bastien admitted, his own office gives him the creeps. Bastien first saw the set while walking around the Manhattan Beach Studio, which his architectural firm, Bastien and Associates, Inc., had designed. He was looking for an office that would appeal to his clients and his 22 employees. We thought that would make an outstanding work environment. I'm attracted to high ceilings.
Gothic detail is timeless.
Bastien transported the set to his Tustin building, which he had recently bought. Whittier-based Oltmans Construction Co. installed the set. Bastien didn't want the office to be too scary, so he put in twice as much lighting as the film had. A couple of windows in the back offices let in more light. He installed a mirror at the end of the hall, which gives it a feeling that it's much bigger than it actually is.