Cate School Library and Classroom Building Progress

The Cate School Library and Classroom Building project is nearing completion. See the progression over the last year – ending with a glimpse…

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Recently Completed Project: Farm Lab – Sa’aliyas Ranch

We are excited to share images of our latest project: a 5-acre farm lab located on the Pacific High School campus in Ventura….

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Oak Knoll Home – A Hillside Haven

        Overlooking a pristine oak woodland hillside, the home connects open-plan living with serene mountain and woodland canopy views. A…

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The Thacher School, Gates Building – Skate Park Engineering Class

A glimpse into how the Thacher students are utilizing the new Gates building. View more images/videos of the Gates Building here.  

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Carpinteria Sanitary District Headquarters Project Announcement

  Recently completed! Carpinteria Sanitary District Administrative Headquarters Building. Upbeat and modern – yet residential in scale – building and landscape create a…

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Hygge House

Central living and dining room connects kitchen and bedroom wings – each with expansive mountain and valley views. Dramatic site design and sensuous…

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Shoreline Drive Home Site Visit

Construction progress site visit by Blackbirds – prefabricated roof trusses simplify realization of open plan concept that connects ocean views to elegant backyard…

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Mountainside Home

Mountainside Home is the third phase of a Montecito Tea Fire rebuild project. The 3800SF main residence completes a 3-acre site master plan…

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Mountain Drive Home

Generous curved roof overhang creates outdoor living space for dining, relaxation, and play || Mountain Drive Home View more project images and videos here.

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AIASB’s Emerging Professional Event hosted by Blackbird

Blackbird hosted an AIASB’s Emerging Professional mixer at our office last Thursday! The event included a presentation, an office tour, and a bit…

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Cate Raymond Library – Under Construction

Behind the scenes at Cate School – re-purposed dining hall becomes library of the future || Cate Raymond Library

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Ocean Bluff – Transformable Glazed Façades

Transformable glazed façades fully open inside to out || Ocean Bluff Residence View more project images and videos here.

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Ocean Bluff – Stunning Ocean Views

Stunning ocean views || Ocean Bluff Residence View more project images and videos here.  

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Ocean Bluff Residence

Blackbird Architects is excited to share images and video of the Ocean Bluff Residence. Currently under construction, project completion is anticipated this Summer…

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Montecito Garden Tour

The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF) Garden Dialogues in Montecito, CA Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Photo by House…

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Ribbon Cutting at the Carpinteria Sanitary District Headquarters

The Carpinteria Sanitary District’s Administration Headquarters Replacement Project is complete! Blackbird joined the Carpinteria Sanitary District team for the official ribbon cutting ceremony.

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Project-Based Learning Hub Award Announcement

2022 Honor Award Winner! Awarded by AIA Santa Barbara The Thacher School’s Project-Based Learning Hub – The Gates – received the Honor Award…

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Dining Pavilion Award Announcement

2021 Honor Award Winner! Awarded by AIA Santa Barbara It gives Blackbird great pleasure to announce that our Dining Pavilion project has been…

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The Thacher School, Dining Pavilion Project Announcement

Recently Completed Project – The Thacher School Dining Pavilion The Thacher School’s Dining Pavilion can now be seen on our website! For spectacular…

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