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AD Revisits George Lucas's Skywalker Ranch for His 82nd Birthday

architecture-design · 2026-05-14

Architectural Digest looks back at its 2004 tour of George Lucas's Skywalker Ranch, a 4,700-acre moviemaking retreat in Northern California, in honor of the Star Wars filmmaker's 82nd birthday on May 14. The compound features a Frank Lloyd Wright-themed room.

Key facts

  • George Lucas turned 82 on May 14.
  • Skywalker Ranch is a 4,700-acre property in Northern California.
  • Architectural Digest toured the ranch in 2004.
  • The compound includes a Frank Lloyd Wright-themed room.
  • The ranch serves as a moviemaking retreat.

Entities

Artists

  • George Lucas
  • Frank Lloyd Wright

Institutions

  • Architectural Digest

Locations

  • Northern California
  • Skywalker Ranch

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