Homes Archives • Blackbird Architects, Inc.

October 8, 2025

Recently completed! Harbor View Home

Originally built in 1963, this mid-century ranch-style residence was thoughtfully reimagined by Blackbird Architects to enhance its breathtaking harbor, ocean, island, and mountain…

September 5, 2025

Recently completed! Shoreline Home

This coveted oceanfront site overlooks beautiful Shoreline Park and the ocean beyond. A generous open plan with high-ceiling living, connects kitchen and dining…

August 20, 2025

Recently completed! Ocean Bluff Home

Located on a 1.5-acre coastal site, a new single-story residence and accessory dwelling unit are oriented to stunning ocean views. Watch a fly-through…

June 2, 2025

Oak Knoll Home – Preserving a Pristine Oak Woodland

Currently under construction, Oak Knoll Home is nestled on a hillside overlooking a pristine oak woodland. Seamlessly integrating modern architecture with open-plan living…

April 23, 2025

Recently Completed Project: House on the Green

Replacing an existing outdated home, this new 5660 sq ft custom residence is nestled into the gently sloping hillside site with views of…

August 19, 2024

Ocean Bluff Residence Lighting Mockup

Blackbird is dedicated to the details! Our team worked late into the night testing out in-house fabricated lighting mockups for our Ocean Bluff…

July 3, 2024

Cate School Library and Classroom Building Progress

Construction phase for the Cate School Library and Classroom Building project is nearing completion. See the progression over the last year – ending…

April 10, 2024

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…

October 23, 2023

Hygge House

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

October 9, 2023

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…

August 28, 2023

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…

August 7, 2023

Mountain Drive Home

Fire-resistant design and detailing helps protect the home from wildfire, with native and drought-tolerant landscaping creating inviting outdoor gardens for recreation. Generous curved…

June 6, 2023

Ocean Bluff – Transformable Glazed Façades

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

May 31, 2023

Ocean Bluff – Stunning Ocean Views

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

March 28, 2023

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…

March 22, 2023

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…

June 14, 2017

New Residential Brochure!

Blackbird is pleased to announce our new residential brochure, a portfolio of selected residential projects. Take a look!

February 22, 2013

Before and After

The renovation of and modest addition to a 1950’s ranch house in Ojai, CA.

March 30, 2012

Home Makeover

Residential renovation and addition to a modest home near the Santa Barbara foothills.

March 2, 2012

Hillside Residence

Hillside residence in Santa Barbara with outstanding views to the coast.

February 10, 2012

We do, and have done, lots of sustainable design work. We really enjoy this, and see the goals of using sound materials and less energy as no different than goals of having a project be structurally sound, functional and visually pleasing – it is simply part of what is required for good design.

January 27, 2012

A House By The Park

Realizing a custom home is a tremendous effort, requiring a great team (owner, architect, contractor and many others) and clear communication.

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