Paul Sylbert, the world renowned Oscar winning production designer from Jenkintown who created the look for many much loved films, including Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Wrong Man,” Robert Benton’s “Kramer vs. Kramer,” and Warren Beatty’s “Heaven Can Wait,” died at home on November 19, writes William Grimes for The New York Times.

Sylbert, who was 88, was known for his compulsive attention to detail and finding the perfect solution to difficult filming problems.  This included his preparation for the shooting of John Singleton’s “Rosewood,” the story of a black settlement in Florida which a racist mob burned to the ground in 1923. To make it as authentic as possible, Sylbert spent untold hours talking to survivors and searching through local archives.

Sylbert was also honored with an Oscar for his work on “Heaven Can Wait,” and nominated for a second for Barbra Streisand’s 1991 film “The Prince of Tides.” He later received a lifetime achievement award from the Art Directors Guild in 2009.

Sylbert is survived by his wife Jeannette and his children Christian and Olivia.

Read more about Sylbert’s life at The New York Times by clicking here.