For nearly a century, the heart of this city has maintained one cohesive look, and not by accident. Architectural guidelines stipulate that buildings downtown should be of the "Hispanic Mediterranean" ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - If you love interesting tidbits, there's a new book to add to your list: a go-to guide on architectural gems throughout Santa Barbara. The American Riviera is known for ...

You know that a home has a lot going for it if someone chooses to live there for more than 40 years! Diana Cuttrell is the happy owner of this award-winning home at 1129 Las Olas Avenue. While it was ...

Explore Santa Barbara's history, architecture, and renowned designers in a new article, highlighting key housing styles, features, and influential architects. SANTA ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. (Santa Barbara, CA)—The Art, Design & Architecture Museum (AD&A Museum) at UC Santa Barbara is pleased to announce three new ...

In the first of several upcoming staff announcements, I’m excited to introduce our three newest Noozhawks. Nick Forselles has joined our team as a staff writer, this one a newly created position as we ...