Carrillo Recreation Center
This is a Craftsman Prairie School design that was built in 1914 and has been in steady use ever since. For example, more than 1,000
“Belief in the significance of architecture is premised on the notion that we are, for better or worse, different people in different places – and on the conviction that it is architecture’s task to render vivid to us who we might ideally be.”
Alain de Botton, The Architecture of Happiness
Casa de la Guerra
This is one of the buildings highlighted on Santa Barbara architecture tours. But did you know that in 1913 this historic adobe was used as
2026 Fall Exhibition: “What Remains” by Don Scott and Ella Jennings
September 12 – November 7, 2026. Through woodturned forms and oil paintings, Don Scott and Ella Jennings explore meaning and beauty in found lumber and
2026 Scholarship Reception & Awards Ceremony
June 16, 2026, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at The Cearnal Collective, 521 1/2 State Street (Second Floor), Santa Barbara. This year we are awarding over
Summer Exhibition: “How Forever Works” by Jacqueline Woods, June 13 – August 15, 2026
The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce the upcoming exhibition, How Forever Works, featuring photographic assemblages and camera-less works by Jacqueline Woods.
May 28: Betsy J. Green – Discover Your Home’s History
Spring 2026 Lecture Series Register for this event here. (Suggested donation $20). Being keenly aware of Santa Barbara’s built environment, especially the unique expression of each
May 21: Cheri Rae – Santa Barbara’s 1960s Highrise Battle
Spring 2026 Lecture Series Register for this event here. (Suggested donation $20). What would Pearl Chase do now? Please join us for a lively discussion
April 19: 2026 KDA Sketch Session
2026 Kids Draw Architecture Sketch Session! We hope you can join us for the Annual Kids Draw Architecture sketch session! It will be held at
2026 Spring Exhibition – PINHOLE NOIR by Lindsay Skutch
Spring Exhibition: PINHOLE NOIR by Lindsay Skutch March 28 – May 30, 2026, at the Architectural Foundation Gallery Opening Reception: Saturday, March 28th, 2 –
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2026 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS!
Antonio Ramirez Esparza, CSU Fresno
Daniela Gelles, University of Virginia, Additional Scholarship Award: Ensberg Jacobs Design Art & Architecture Scholarship
Gael Guerrero, CPSU, Pomona
Awan Haj, UC, Berkeley, Additional Scholarship Award: Lutah Maria Riggs Scholarship
Shani Sanchez Gomez, CPSU, San Luis Obispo
Sage Holcombe, Cornell University
Lilyanna Jaimes, University of San Diego, Additional Scholarship Award: Kari Architects Scholarship
Kobe Lemus, CPSU, San Luis Obispo
Lesley Leon-Ramirez, CPSU, San Luis Obispo
Ava Maldonado, CPSU, San Luis Obispo
Ismael Moscaira Morales, CPSU, Pomona
Hailey Salas, CPSU, San Luis Obispo
Hector Sanchez, University of San Deigo
Riley Watkins, CPSU, San Luis Obispo
