Reginald Johnson: The Architect Who Shaped Santa Barbara’s Refined Elegance
Uncover the legacy of architect Reginald Johnson, designer of the Biltmore, Bellosguardo, and other Santa Barbara landmarks. Explore how his Mediterranean Revival style shaped Montecito and the Central Coast.
Lockwood de Forest: The Artist–Architect Who Shaped Santa Barbara’s Landscape
Discover the legacy of Lockwood de Forest, the landscape architect behind Montecito’s most iconic Spanish Colonial Revival estates. Learn how his partnership with George Washington Smith shaped Santa Barbara’s timeless indoor–outdoor lifestyle.
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.
George Washington Smith: The Architect Who Defined Santa Barbara
Discover the life and legacy of George Washington Smith, the architect who shaped Santa Barbara’s Spanish Colonial Revival era. Explore his timeless influence on Montecito’s homes and design culture.
Wallace Neff: The Architect Behind Santa Barbara's Most Elegant Estates
Discover Wallace Neff’s architectural legacy in Santa Barbara and Montecito—timeless Mediterranean estates that define California coastal elegance.