Casa del Herrero: The Jewel of Montecito
Discover Casa del Herrero, Montecito’s finest Spanish Colonial Revival estate. Learn about its architecture, gardens, history, and lasting influence on Santa Barbara design.
Lutah Maria Riggs: California’s Quiet Trailblazer of Architecture and Grace
Discover the life and legacy of Lutah Maria Riggs, Santa Barbara’s pioneering female architect and a master of Spanish Colonial Revival and modern California design.
The Architects Who Built Montecito (And Why We Care)
Montecito architecture is more than just aesthetics. It’s identity. From tiled courtyards in Montecito to steel-and-glass homes in the hills, the way homes are built here reflects how people want to live: connected to the land, open to light, and grounded in a sense of place.