Douglas Thornley

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Douglas Thornley
NationalityAmerican
OccupationArchitect
PracticeGoring & Straja Architects
ProjectsCuvaison, Lynmar Estate, Moggridge Residence
Website www.gasarchitects.com/home

Douglas Thornley is an American architect. He is a principal at Goring & Straja Architects in San Francisco, California in the United States. Previously, Thornley was a lead architect at Gould Evans Architects [1] and Baum Thornley Architects prior to a merger with Gould Evans Architects. He has designed private residencies and wineries. His first winery work was in 1998. [2] [3] He is also known for his kitchen design in homes and commercial establishments, including a home designed by Joseph Eichler. [4]

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