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IN THIS ISSUE RONALD GONG ......................................................................... 10 Financial Guru 2012 MOST LUXURIOUS GOLF HOMES FOR SALE Beautiful Luxurious Golf Homes for Sale ................................ 12 GREG ROSENBERG ................................................................... 24 Capturing Nature in Copper, Rock & Stained Glass KAWAII ISLAND PROPERTY ................................................. 25 We’re Five Corners Properties we deal exclusively in homes of distinction – both here in 122 Flyaway Drive, a Frankand Lloyd Wright inspired home.

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Financial Guru | By Leanna Smith

As careers based on social media and technology are creating

most influential people and help them make a difference in society.

substantial wealth for a young demographic, how do you help as-

Have you made any personal investments that have been particu-

sist with helping make solid financial decisions for those with new

larly successful?

found wealth?

I’ve been very fortunate to have a rewarding career and a supportive Significant wealth often brings significant complexity and risk. We

family. They are my greatest investment and most successful reward.

help clients understand the need for a higher degree of conservatism as a new context for wealth. As such, we often treat a liquidity event

You advise many clients to invest in 'luxury toys' such as yachts,

as a “once in a lifetime” opportunity. We emphasize pre-planning,

jets, and helicopters. When you first bring this up with clients,

as early on in the deal structure or transaction as possible, to ensure

what is the reaction? And can you take us through the process of

the best possible outcome for realizing the highest wealth potential.

how you determine what works for each client?

With a major liquidity event such as an IPO or M&A transaction, it is critical to ensure that planning around the stock/equity holdings is

Capital purchases with wealth is a progression with financial goals in

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Another related issue is to view wealth holistically and in a integrated,

construction or a major remodel that we assist and manage. The use

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and social issues helping them define their goals and how they want

cific need, desire and/or a passion. Clients understand that we have

to make a difference with their new wealth.

deep experience with the purchase, carry and maintenance of these capital assets – but I wait until the clients to express an interest first.

How do you stay inspired in your career?

Our role is to bring transparency to the purchase and to provide information of what it will take to own, operate and maintain. Once

It’s very inspiring to work with a very talented team of people every-

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day who help clients manage their wealth complexities and risk. Ev-

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ery day is different and unique. One of the most rewarding aspects of

asset. As an interesting side note, I have deep experience in locating,

my job is the opportunity I get to spend time with some of the world’s

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What are the first steps to take for someone who has had a sudden financial gain, such as the CEO of Instagram, for instance, whose net worth is an estimated $400 million?

If time is available, pre-planning as early on as possible often makes a world of difference in outcomes. The family should take a long term view that is conservative and prudent yet affords them a lifestyle that they want to achieve.

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he 2012 PGA Tour of 45 official money tournaments that began in January in Kapalua, Hawaii winds down with a two-tournament Asian-Pacific tour through Selangor, Malaysia and Shanghai, China in October and November. The year's final event in Lake Buena Vista, Florida in the Walt Disney World Resort’s Magnolia Course - Palm Course ends on November 11.

Though winter has been mild over most of the country this year making it possible to get out on the links more than anticipated, excitement is building as spring flowers are in full bloom, promising lots of golf to be played over the lazy months of the coming summer. And what could be better than a short stroll from your very own golf-course home to some of the most beautiful courses in the world? For golfers, we can’t wait to get on the links no matter where the course might be, but wouldn't it be special to have a spectacular golf course outside your back door?

Our 2012 Top 10 Most Luxurious Golf Homes selections take a slightly different turn this year as we will be leading off with three pro golfer homes for sale. It gives us all a chance to see how several of our top golf pros live.

This year’s ten homes run from places you would expect such as California and Florida to someplace you might not expect in Montana. All of the courses are stunning, lush, challenging, and a joy to play.

The golf-course homes are equally stunning and range in style from classic contemporary to southern plantation, and even to the re-creation of a 17th Century British palace. All are awesome in location, architecture and décor using the finest of imported materials with creative and lush landscapes. So without further ado, it’s time to take a first look at our *Top 10 Most Luxurious Golf Homes for 2012*!

Bubba Watson’s Lake Home!

Life is looking awfully good for the Bubba Watson family. At only 33 years of age, Bubba’s victory at the Masters promises to be just the beginning of what should be a long, exciting golf career.

Unlike Bubba, you will probably never win the Masters Golf Tournament, but you can live in the Masters champion’s North Carolina home. Watson’s exquisite custom home went on the market at the end of February.

The home is located on High Rock Lake, the second largest lake in the state, with 365 miles of shoreline. Host to a number of Bassmaster Tournaments and other angling competitions, the lake is known for its abundance of striper and white bass, crappie and sunfish as well as channel, blue and flathead catfish. Directly on the water’s edge, this 3,386sf, 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath home was designed to capture awesome lake views from almost every room. The interior is elegantly detailed with fireplaces in both living room and den and the kitchen also has wonderful lake views. The whole house is perfect for entertaining, but when you get outside, the outdoor living spaces will amaze. The pool deck contains a heated saltwater pool and spa. The outdoor kitchen is new and filled with stainless steel appliances and many happy hours

will be spent outside in front of the fireplace and watching outdoor TV. There is also a dock, boathouse, and guest quarters above the 3-car garage. Perfect as a full-time residence, the home will also make an elaborate second home. Furnishings are negotiable.

For sale at $1,499,000. Includes two indoor and an outdoor kitchen, heated saltwater pool and a hot tub. |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Gerry Lester "Bubba" Watson Jr. played golf for both Faulkner State University near his northern Florida family home and for the University of Georgia. He turned pro in 1993 and played ok until 2010 when he won the Travelers Championship in a sudden-death playoff and finished second at the PGA Championship. He won his second PGA championship at the 2011 Farmers Insurance Open and his first major title with the 2012 Masters. He is left handed and is one of the longest drivers in professional golf. He got the nickname from his father who named him after long time NFL pro and Hollywood actor Bubba Smith. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

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“Lefty” Mickelson's West Coast Home!

No less a winner than its illustrious golf pro owner, this palatial Tuscan-style estate in Rancho Sante Fe, California was put on the market shortly after “Lefty’s” recent victory at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Sprawling across an almost 5-acre bluff, the 9,500 square foot estate is positioned to maximize views of the city and canyon. Built in 2000, structures on the property consist of the main house and two guest houses. With all on one level, there are 5 bedrooms, 7 baths, with a gym off of the master suite, which also contains its own sitting area and fireplace. Additional amenities include a steam room, sauna and safe room. The best materials were used throughout, including mosaics, trussed beams, hand-carved stone fireplaces and Italian marble, distressed walnut flooring and marble imported from Italy. Wall and ceiling finishes are plaster with some ceilings of coffered wood. The exterior has been carefully landscaped to provide utmost privacy for poolside entertaining with outdoor kitchen and the natural golfer’s perk of a putting green.

|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Phil “Lefty” Mickelson started honing his golfing talent in his San Diego back yard, where his father taught him to play even before he started school. It is said that practicing in the back yard is where he became proficient in mastering his short game for which he is well known, as well as for copying his right-handed dad’s golf style with his left hand.

At this year’s AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, he beat Tiger Woods by 11 strokes. That win marked his 40th career victory on the PGA Tour. Said to be the second highest paid athlete in the world, his earnings are over $65 million a year, made up of salary, winnings, bonuses, appearances and endorsements. Turning pro in 1992, Lefty has achieved 48 professional wins to date. He was elected into the World Golf Hall of Fame in November of 2011. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

Jim Furyk’s Hawaii Home 6,900,000 (Fee Simple) 229 Plantation Club Drive, Kapalua, Maui Kapalua, Maui Roy H. Sakamoto, Sakamoto Properties Limited 3 Bedrooms

3.5 Bathrooms 4,847sf

Here is another golf home that is owned by a PGA Tour golfer. Designed by Rick Ryniak, this luxurious Hawaii home sits on 2.53 lush tropical acres and offers awesome ocean views and the Ben Crenshaw designed Plantation Golf Course. Included within its 4,847sf are two master suites, a guest bedroom and a workout room in the main house. Main living areas have vaulted beamed ceilings and are large and airy. Walls of glass open to allow trade winds to waft through as air temperatures remain comfortable year round. There is also a two bedroom, two bathroom guest house/ohana as well as a unique pool and hot tub, outdoor fireplace, huge outdoor covered barbecue and entertainment area. |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Jim has been one of the most consistent PGA golfers since he turned pro in 1992 out of the University of Arizona. He won at least one PGA tournament every year between 1998 and 2003 and was in the top ten pro golf rankings for over 350 weeks between 1999 and 2010. He won three tournaments in 2010 and was named that year’s PGA Tour Player of the Year. His Hawaii home (he also has a Florida residence) is on a course that was designed by Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

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Mediterranean Villa in Old Bel-Air Location: Los Angeles, California Luxury Golf Home Source: Jerry Jolton - California Coldwell Banker 8 Bedrooms 16 Baths 20,000sf $44,000,000 Overlooking the renowned Bel-Air Country Club golf course in Old Bel-Air’s most prestigious East Gate location, this exquisite Mediterranean-style villa, completed in 2003, is situated on approximately 1.5 flat acres of unsurpassed gardens with water features and meandering garden paths. Beyond the gated entrance and secluded drive is a large circular motor court leading to the grand entrance. With masterful design and impeccable taste, the 20,000 square feet of interior living space is graced with exceptional millwork and finishes where no detail has been forgotten. Comprised of areas for both grand scale entertaining and intimate family living, there is a formal dining room, fabulous movie screening room, resort-style indoor spa and gym with both sauna and steam, exercise studio, billiard room, expansive wine cellar, poolside cabana game room, and a full guest apartment with private entrance. The lavish master suite alone consists of an exceptional 2,000 square feet. Car collectors will be pleased with the subterranean garage. Views of the Bel-Air Country Club golf course are unsurpassed.

|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Bel-Air Country Club is one of the country’s classic golf courses that was designed by William P. Bell, and G. Thomas and J. Neville in the 1920s.

It has been updated by several of today’s top course designers, including Robert Trent Jones, Jr. and George Fazio. One of the course’s fabulous features is a deep canyon that golfers cross over on swinging bridges.

Bel-Air was rated one of the top courses in the U.S. by Golf Magazine in 2011. The entire course is 18 holes, 6,482 yard course and a par of 70.

Club members include Pete Sampras, Joe Namath and Luke Wilson. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

17th Century British Palace Recreation Location: Tampa, Florida Luxury Golf Home Source: Michelle Fitz-Randolph - Florida Coldwell Banker 10 Bedrooms 10 Full & 3 Half Baths 29,000sf $14,900,000 This extraordinary 29,000-square-foot Jacobean estate in Tampa Bay’s most esteemed guard-gated community of Avila, provides extraordinary exclusivity and privacy. Modeled after a 17th century British royal palace, the manor was constructed with premium materials and craftsmanship throughout. This distinguished residence was completed in 2004 after nearly seven years of custom design, development and construction. The home is sited on five acres of impeccably landscaped and sculpted grounds inviting pleasant garden strolls.

On entering, the striking foyer, complete with pillars and a stunning grand double marble staircase, provides a one-of-a-kind first impression. The mansion offers a formal ballroom, beautifully crafted wood paneled library, 14 fireplaces, an elevator and a wine cellar. Exquisite details include hand-crafted molding and millwork, vaulted ceilings and carved mantels along with Brazilian walnut flooring and customdesigned marble and stone floors throughout. A private basketball court is on the premises and spacious staff quarters are attached to the main residence.

|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| The 18-hole course at the Avila Golf & Country Club was originally constructed in 1980 and updated in 2006 by Jack Nicklaus. The course is 7,005 yards and a par of 72 . ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

Fort Worth Castle on the Hill Location: *Fort Worth, Texas Luxury Golf Home Source: *Vanessa Andrews - Magnificent Properties 4 Bedrooms 4 Full & 1 Half Bath 11,000sf $4,895,000 Known as "The 19th Hole" and “Castle on the Hill”, this magnificent Mediterranean Villa home sits high on a hill overlooking southwest Fort Worth. Located on the 18th hole in the exclusive Mira Vista Country and Golf Club with a 24 hour guard gate, the villa is a masterpiece of quality with 11,000 square feet and a variety of wood, stone, glass and tile. The home is a unique blend of Mediterranean style with Southwest and Latin American influences. This spectacular one-of-a-kind, multi-level residence features 22 foot ceilings in the grand entry with floor-to-ceiling glass and imported travertine, marble floors. There is a two-story indoor basketball court and connected gym area, along with a billiards/game area with wet bar and flat screen TV, which overlooks the basketball court. An unusually attractive feature is the wine grotto dining area with pre-cast stone walls.

The exotic 11’ deep diving pool has a waterfall and is surrounded by lush tropical landscaping. The state-of-the-art home media room with its Texas Longhorn Bar provide the ultimate in entertainment, while "The Cantina," on the top floor with wood burning fireplace makes sitting in the open air a delight even in the winter. There are spectacular, panoramic views from here and nearly every room in this amazing hilltop castle.

|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| The 18-hole course at the Mira Vista Country Club is a gated and members-owned club that was designed by Jay Morrish and Tom Weiskopf and opened in 1987. The course features three lakes, rolling hills and abundant Texas wildflowers. It is 6,844 yards with a par of 71. |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Upscale Living Magazine | AUGUST 2012 Luxury Real Estate

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Plantation House on 17th Hole!

Location: *Spring Island, South Carolina Luxury Golf Home Source: *Craig Lehman = Spring Island Realty* 6 Bedrooms 6 Full Baths 6,356sf $1,995,000 This beautiful Southern plantation-style home on Spring Island is situated on 3.7 wooded acres, with views of the marsh, Night Heron Pond and the 17th hole of Old Tabby Links. The gracious entry sets the tone for this exceptional residence that has both first and second floor porches running the full length of the front elevation. Floorto-ceiling windows, coffered ceilings, and a brick fireplace create a comfortable living and dining area. Also on the main floor, a gallery connects the living room to the library. This beautiful paneled room is an inviting retreat complete with wood-beamed ceiling, built-in bookcases and a fireplace. The entire second floor of the home is devoted to the master bedroom suite and offers spectacular views from the second level porch. An elevator is provided for convenience. A charming 2 bedroom, 2 bath guest house with kitchenette and vaulted living and dining area offers privacy for guests and is connected to the main house by a trellised walkway.

|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| The 7,004 yard, par-72 Old Tabby Links was designed by Arnold Palmer with the considerable assistance of his design partner Ed Seay.

In 1993 Seay traveled from his home in Florida to Spring Island every week for over a year to study the topography and season changes to design a course layout that would maximize the island’s natural beauty with exquisite marsh land, oak trees and rivers. When the course was finished, Palmer referred to it as “...a walk in a nature park.” The course is 7,004 yards with a par of 72. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

Grand Scale Entertaining Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Luxury Golf Home Source: Kenneth Lowman - Luxury Homes of Las Vegas 11 Bedrooms 21 Bathrooms 24,000sf $3,999,900 This one-of-a-kind Santa Barbara-style luxury estate sits on one and a half acres comprised of four golf course frontage lots in 24-hour guard-gated Spanish Trail Country Club, and is also inside a privately gated compound. The spectacular resort-style compound consists of grounds and living space of approximately 24,000 square feet with 11 bedrooms and 21 baths. Garden and guest homes each have two bedroom apartments. The magnificent million dollar outdoor area includes two swimming pools, a cabana area with a full service bar, a man-made cave with an oversized spa inside and spectacular views of the golf course from anywhere in the compound. The entertainment house is spacious enough to act as a grand ballroom, making it a perfect venue for charity galas or any variety of special events.

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designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., and opened in 1984. Spanish Trail is a participant in the Southern Nevada Water Authority’s water conservation initiative. In 2007 the golf course management redesigned part of the course by replacing 38 acres of grass with water-friendly landscaping. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

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Montana Craftsman at 18th Hole Location: Missoula, Montana Luxury Golf Home Source: Jason Suchecki - The Ranch Club Real Estate Contact: Steve Snyders 3 Bedrooms 3 Full & 2 Half Baths 4,800sf $1,700,000 This beautiful home sits overlooking the 18th green of The Ranch Club in Missoula, Montana. The architect defines the style as Montana Craftsman where he combined the generous use of authentic natural materials with bold and simple detailing. The home features rough-sewn wood siding and native rock work, dormered roofs, covered porches and outdoor living spaces. Rooms are filled with light, surface finishes are elegant and the gourmet kitchen is graced with Wolf appliances. The home also offers four unique fireplaces.

The interior has 2,800 square feet on the main and upper levels, plus an additional 2,000 square feet on the lower level which includes a wine cellar, recreation room, family room with fireplace, and a theater room. Additionally, this home offers a three-car garage and 613 square feet of patio space. Real estate ownership at The Ranch Club includes a social membership to the club with the option to upgrade to a golf membership.

|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| According to Sportometrics, the five states with the most golf courses per resident are North Dakota, Iowa, South Dakota, Nebraska and Minnesota. Number 7 is Montana with 64 courses. How is it possible that states where golf play is limited to about seven months each year produces so many golf courses? The Ranch Club is a traditional links-style course designed by Les Furber with world-class mountain and water views. The 18-hole course is 7,020 yards and a par of 72. It was named by both Golfweek and Golf Digest as among the country’s best golf courses. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

Maui 18th Hole View Kapalua Realty Co Ltd Sharen Sylva (808) 665-5454 Location: Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii Luxury Golf Home Source: Baldave Singh - Kapalua Realty Co., Ltd. 5 Bedrooms 5 Full & 1 Half Bath 7,600sf $8,900,000 Immaculately appointed with stunning year-round sunset views of the shimmering Pacific Ocean and Outer Islands, this incredible residence sits on 2.2 acres of prime real estate perched above the 18th fairway of the Plantation Golf Course at Kapalua. Designed for open air living to take advantage of Hawaii’s year round perfect temperature and trade winds, indoor-outdoor living spaces abound. From the grand foyer to the stunning granite gracing the chef ’s kitchen, this home provides exceptional venues for large-scale entertaining and intimate family areas offering the height of comfort and relaxation.

With over 7,600 square feet of luxurious appointments by Beverly Hills based designer Roy Sklarin, this remarkable home enjoys views of five fairways and features a glass-front wine cellar, gourmet kitchen, exquisite dining room, lounge and automated lighting and sound systems. The location was selected as the premier view site by the developers of the Plantation Estates and Golf course. The property is offered furnished.

|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| The 18-hole Plantation course at the Kapalua Golf Club on the Hawaiian island of Maui, features 7,411 yards of golf, a par of 73, and some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. The course was designed by Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore in 1991 to accentuate the spectacular Hawaii mountain and water views and emerald green fairways. Every January the Kapalua Golf Club launches the PGA Tour here with a field of the previous year’s PGA Tournament winners. The course record is an amazing 62 set by K.J. Choi at the 2003 Mercedes-Benz Championship. |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Upscale Living Magazine | AUGUST 2012 Luxury Real Estate

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Greg Rosenberg, Capturing Nature in Copper, Rock and Stained Glass

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| By Kathleen M. Krueger

hen you step into the Shining Light Studio of artist

colors of the rock form shades that, again, cannot truly be duplicated.

Greg Rosenberg, you are immediately surrounded

Each one is a singular creation; one of a kind.

by nature. Rugged tree trunks stand with vines

You won’t find the creations of Greg Rosenberg displayed in art

twisting their way up to the foliage; the bright

galleries, but you will find them in people’s homes. In spite of their

colors of blue Morning Glories and red Roses light up the room; delicate

high art quality, very few of the pieces are purely decorative. As Greg

Lady Slippers are quietly nestled among fallen leaves of maple, birch and

has continued to experiment with metal sculpting, he has created

oak; Brazilian agates and the grains of ancient petrified wood display

3-dimensional copper plates that accent the sides of furniture along with

their multi-colored layers tightly imbedded in crevices of copper.

wall sconces that appear as branches or vines pushing their way out of a

The beauty of nature is this artist’s greatest inspiration as he fashions pieces of functional art. Lamps, windows, doors and even furniture are crafted in intricate detail to capture scenes from the Minnesota northwoods where Rosenberg has his studio and makes his home.

Greg Rosenberg has been producing stained glass art for over 30 years.

A self-taught artist, you will find that his work has continued to evolve over the years. When he was having difficulty find lamp stands that

rustic cabin’s wall.

Rosenberg’s pieces become family heirlooms, meant to be passed down from one generation to another.

“My pieces are very personal. People purchase them because they identify with them. The pieces make a statement for them about who they are.”

Currently, Rosenberg is creating several pieces for a family home that

would properly accent his nature-inspired stained glass lamp shades, he

will be christened “Maple Leaf Cottage.” He was commissioned to create

decided to try his hand at making his own from copper. After his first

a piece with the maple leaf theme for their entry door. However, once

creation of a vine wrapped stem to be the base of a bouquet of blue

the first piece was done, the owners decided they wanted to continue

Morning Glories in stained glass, he was hooked.

the theme throughout the home and have added additional pieces to

Now, he spends as much time creating the lamp stands as he does the shades, and each one is totally unique.

“You can make a duplicate of the stained glass lamp shade by reusing

compliment the original in their entry.

Although Rosenberg sells his creations, it isn’t the motivation behind his art. That’s part of the reason you won’t find it available accept directly

the mold,” Greg says, “But there is no mold for the base. Every one is

through his studio. He will never be a Tiffany with multiple productions

totally unique.”

of his pieces; they are too unique. But if you own a Rosenberg piece,

As you look around the studio, you’ll see creations that don’t fit the normal stained glass patterns. That’s because the translucent pieces fitted into some of the artwork isn’t stained glass. Greg discovered that he could create a whole new look by using slices of agate or petrified wood in his lamp shades and windows. The irregular shapes and truly earthen Upscale Living Magazine | AUGUST 2012 Luxury Real Estate 24

you’ll own it because you fell in love with it and will never grow tired of discovering all its intricate details.

Greg Rosenberg can be contacted through his website, www. shininglightstudio.com where you will find additional examples of his amazing work. | Photos provided by Shining Light Studio. 

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Kiawah Island Property 122 Flyaway Drive— A Frank Lloyd Wright inspired home Offering privacy and stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean, this home has 6,712 square feet of living space including a screened deck, screened porch, rec room and a pool. This home encompasses privacy with its own boardwalk to the private beach. Three floors unfold a Wright influenced design including a great room with 30 foot lofted ceiling and brick hearth, four bedrooms, including a master suite that incorporates the entire third floor, five full and two half baths, a media room, sun room, private office space, and outdoor living spaces. Enjoy gorgeous ocean views by the beautiful and secluded dipping pool, and end the day with a sunset soak in the hot tub. ........................................................................... Listing Price: $8,950,000

Beds: 4 | Baths: 5 | Half Baths: 2 | Square Feet: 6712 Year Built: 2003 | Property View: Ocean | Neighborhood: Osprey Beach http://www.kiawahisland.com/real-estate/property/429/0122/ Upscale Living Magazine |

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HOME BEAUTIFUL Gramercy Park Townhouse Location: Gramercy Park, New York City | By Natalie King

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ith its grand bones and patrician façade, this 1848 Gramercy Park townhouse renovation presented exciting challenges for New York’s Fractal Construction LLC. Their dream was simple but ambitious: the reconfiguration of a building into two

dwellings, one atop the other, of equal value and scale. At the same time, the structure’s deteriorating condition meant investing in a whole new steel frame, as well as, the replacement of electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems. The end product resulted in a beautiful 620 square foot open-plan, floor-through kitchen/dining/living space, media room, office, three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms.

From the beginning, the new generation and growing New York family imagined a showcase home that both honored its soul, while unashamedly brought it into the new century. To accomplish their goal, the design architect brought in help from established lighting designers and sculptors, resulting in a Manhattan address that captivates like few others.

Inside its walls, you’ll find the ceilings of the living and kitchen area punctuated with the sensuous sculptures and exploding light fixtures. The bricks-and-mortar rear wall has vanished, replaced by a glass curtain fitted with tiny diodes, invisible by day, but glinting at night like a private constellation. The outdoor terrace leading from the living room has a glass floor and overlooks the private gardens below. With every available patch of roof converted into usable space, the house boasts two more terraces as well as a roof deck. Behind the brick suit of this Gramercy gem awaits a masterpiece so arresting and unexpected where steel, glass and ceramics combine to create a residence as thrilling as it is comfortable.  Photography: Eric Laignel Photography, www.ericlaignel.com 917 204 4338

Paul Warchol Photography, www.warcholphotography.com 212 431 3461

Design Team: Architecture Design – Fractal Construction LLC

Principal Designer – Ulises Liceaga

Project Manager – Annemarie Moerl

Architect of Record – ODA

General Contractor – Ross Lee Renovations, Peter Murphy

Client:

Fractal Construction’s own principal, Ulises Liceaga and wife Christina Isaly Li

ceaga, along with their five children (all under eight years old)

Typology:

Renovated Residential Townhouse

Dimension:

4,500 Square Feet

Design Year:

2006

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