On the Boards

Team working on interior installation beneath wood plank ceiling in modern oceanfront home

August 19, 2024
Architecture, Homes, On the Boards, Sustainability, Under Construction

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 Residence.

An architectural rendering of a modern, circular beach restroom facility at Jalama Beach. The building features blue, vertical-paneled walls resembling shipping containers, a flat overhanging roof with a central skylight, and is surrounded by palm trees and sandy terrain.

August 9, 2024
Architecture, Commercial / Hospitality, Community, Master Planning, On the Boards, Sustainability, Under Construction

Beach Comfort with a View

Blackbird Architects in Santa Barbara announces exciting changes are coming to Jalama Beach County Park! A new comfort station is just one of the many planned improvements including expanded campground, parking, and coastal access. Green design features include photovoltaics and…

Structural steel framing installation for the new Cate School facilities designed by Blackbird Architects.

July 3, 2024
Architecture, Education, Homes, On the Boards, Under Construction

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 with a glimpse of where the project is headed! Cate Raymond Library with Santa Barbara architects, Blackbird…

May 3, 2024
Architecture, Community, Education, On the Boards, Sustainability

Recently Completed Project: Farm Lab – Sa’aliyas Ranch

We are excited to share images of our latest project: a sustainable school design for a 5-acre farm lab located on the Pacific High School campus in Ventura. The Ventura Unified School District established a new certified organic farm program…

Exterior perspective of the home's primary structure during the framing stage, featuring a dramatic, triangular wood-framed roof canopy supported by steel columns and OSB-sheathed walls.

April 10, 2024
Architecture, Homes, On the Boards, Residential, Under Construction

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 carefully balanced constellation of plantings and sheltering walls allows generous glazing to frame expansive views while preserving…

A group of people standing inside the unfinished wooden frame of a house during construction. The image shows exposed ceiling joists, wall studs, and plywood flooring, with one person pointing toward the ceiling while the group observes the progress.

October 9, 2023
Architecture, Homes, On the Boards, Under Construction

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 deck and swimming pool || Shoreline Drive Home View more project images and videos here.

Steel and wood roof framing under construction for contemporary Santa Barbara residence

June 6, 2023
Architecture, Homes, On the Boards, Under Construction

Ocean Bluff – Transformable Glazed Façades

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

Aerial view of contemporary residence under construction, overlooking the Pacific Ocean along the Santa Barbara coastline

May 31, 2023
Architecture, Homes, On the Boards, Under Construction

Ocean Bluff Residence – Under Construction

Blackbird Architects is excited to share images and video of the Ocean Bluff Residence. Currently under construction, project completion is anticipated this Summer 2023. Fly-through Video & Images Here! See other Blackbird residential projects here.See our Residential Brochure here. The Blackbird team designs…

May 31, 2023
Architecture, Homes, On the Boards, Under Construction

Ocean Bluff – Stunning Ocean Views

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

June 9, 2014
On the Boards

Live Oak Campground

We recently completed construction documents for a comfort station at the Live Oak Campground for the Santa Barbara County Parks & Recreation Department.