The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara offers and supports a diverse array of programs serving both North and South Santa Barbara County. These programs provide educational opportunities for the public and involve participation and support from local architects and building professionals. AFSB seeks to promote quality in architecture, art, and design and to foster an understanding of excellence in the urban environment.
To fill a gap in Santa Barbara County's education system for art, architecture, and design and in doing so encourage awareness and appreciation of the built environment in our community. Born and raised in Southern California, Brian developed a strong interest in California architecture, including historical, cultural, and design aspects.
He has a Master of Architecture degree from UCLA, and has been a practicing Santa Barbara architect for over 25 years. His small firm is active on residential, commercial, and institutional/healthcare projects. He's a past President of the Foundation, and is the chairman and coordinator for the Foundation's Architectural Walking Tours program.
To fill a gap in Santa Barbara County's education system for art, architecture, and design and in doing so encourage awareness and appreciation of the built environment in our community. Born and raised in Southern California, Brian developed a strong interest in California architecture, including historical, cultural, and design aspects.
He has a Master of Architecture degree from UCLA, and has been a practicing Santa Barbara architect for over 25 years. His small firm is active on residential, commercial, and institutional/healthcare projects. He's a past President of the Foundation, and is the chairman and coordinator for the Foundation's Architectural Walking Tours program.
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In 1989, a small group walking tour of the downtown area began being led by highly knowledgeable volunteer docents. These Saturday tours focused on architectural styles, significant and historic buildings, aesthetics, past and present building usage, and landscape history. In 2001, due the popularity of the Saturday walking tours, a Sunday tour was added.
If architecture is a player in our story, surely it is one of the least understood in the cast of characters. Architectural education is fast receding in public schools, soon to be found only in places where specialists are made, in universities. Thus, AFSB's mission, and programs that target a variety of age groups, have become increasingly more important over time.
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Nance Cole
Oct 02, 2021
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