Guiding Lights

Lantern Masters is a favorite with the architectural trade with an impeccable reputation for creating innovative lighting solutions. So much so, that it is considered a trendsetter in the custom interior and exterior lighting industry. Founded over 36 years ago by Stu Olesker, the firm includes the "lantern ladies" Jackie Olesker and Sharyn Olesker. It's their personal assistance and the expertise of their team of lighting engineers and designers that sets them apart from other lighting companies.

"Typically, as architects we work with lighting consultants and then present the resulting vision to the client," explains Fabio Rigo de Righi owner of Domani Architecture. "With Lantern Masters, we can bring them directly into the client meeting because of their knowledge of product and design."

Exterior lighting is an important element of the finished product, but it is often overlooked. Yet exterior lighting complements the architecture in both a tasteful and practical way.

"In the case of this particular residence, the client purchased the home because of the historie architecture which reflected their taste," says Fabio. "The challenge was to respect the existing character detailing and massing of the home while providing larger spaces and flow to meet the needs of current-day lifestyles."

Solving problems like these are what Lantern Masters does best. From inception to completion, they detail all the important nuances involved in each and every project.

"Lantern Masters works as a team effort, collaborating with the architects and designers on each project. They look to us for architecturally appropriate lighting." says Jackie Olesker, President, Lantern Masters. "Just a glance at our portfolio of chandeliers, sconces, pendants and lanterns on our website gives one an overview of the classic and contemporary fixtures available."

"The evidence of their reputation and level of service is seen in Lantern Masters' long list of talented architects and designers who return to them year after year. Working with Lantern Masters on this project and other projects was a pleasure," says Fabio.

A first glance at some of Lantern Masters' portfolio of chandeliers, sconces, pendants and lanterns can be seen on their website at www.lanternmasters.com.

California Homes
Bel-Air - August 2014
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