"Somehow this building was feeling to me like it was going to rocket us into [the future],” says Gores of his agency, which represents such clients as Stephen King, Laurence Fishburne, director James Wan, Coldplay, Halsey, Ed Sheeran, the Duffer brothers, Night School director Malcolm D. Lee and Crazy Rich Asians’ Henry Golding.
Agent LoPiccolo (left) with his client, Crazy Rich Asians star Golding, and co-head of talent Ruf. Golding says the new office space's Coffee Lounge is perfect for hanging out: "It's such a 180 from the old building — I remember going over there and it was like a little dungeon and everybody had their own little world."
From left: Paradigm chairman Sam Gores; co-head of music, West Coast, Corrie Christopher Martin; and talent agent Stephanie Ramsey
The exterior courtyard of the building. Built from Indiana limestone and granite accented with stainless steel, it features a granite reflecting pool and three water sculptures by artist Eric Orr.
Paradigm office’s in Los Angeles.
The upper stories have an assemblage of glass-fronted offices.
"I look forward to coming in," notes Golding. "There's such good energy."
Chunks of offices have been removed to make room for trainee bays that have access to windows (and light).
A candy room for kid clients (and others).
A lounge area for informal meetings, referred to within the agency as a signing room.
The focal point of the building is a staircase that affords views into various areas including listening rooms. Says Martin: “I recently had a client come to share new music with me, and he was so concerned he was going to have to do so in a sterile, bright conference room. He was thrilled to discover that the sound and ambience are a perfect way to experience music.” Another point of distinction from other agencies: Music is piped in through the offices.
The stone and steel stairwell offers a glimpse into the upper stories.
Dotted with cushions, the staircase can also serve as bleacher seating during agency-wide meetings
The state-of-the-art screening room can hold up to 80 people.
Eve Fowler’s A Spectacle and Nothing Strange brings a lift of color to the lounge outside the third-floor elevator lobby.
More of Eve Fowler's work A Spectacle and Nothing Strange.
Erik Parker’s Hood Wink is among the many works, by such artists as Robert Longo, Jen Mann, David Ellis, Jen Stark and Barry McGee, that line the halls.
Colorful art by Jen Stark can be viewed throughout the space.
Jen Mann’s sad emoji on the second floor.
James Hyde’s Apertures hangs in the offices.
Rottet Studios designed a sculptural reception desk out of highly polished and faceted stainless steel. Says Rottet partner Richard Riveire, “It’s a statement that says, ‘We’re approachable, fun and interesting and we do things slightly differently.’” Adds Gores: “I really wanted for people, the minute they walked in, to feel welcome.”
Ripper No. 2 by Kenton Parker greets visitors coming out of the elevator on the second level. It’s part of a trio — Ripper No. 1 on the 1st level and Ripper No. 3 on the top floor — of Parker’s exuberant black and white Lamda prints.
David Ellis’ Spectrum constructed from album covers on the agency’s second floor.