The Art of Architecture: Saturday, October 5
Our annual Architectours is our biggest event of the year. Join us on a self-guided tour of the best architectural projects in Santa Barbara. You will receive a tour brochure and/ or app with maps, photos, and info detailing all the projects. Meet architects and design professionals and discover how design impacts art and art impacts design.
Whether architecture is a form of art or not has often been a topic of conversation within the architecture world. As anyone involved in the architectural discipline knows, there is an abundance of varying definitions of the word “architecture,” so whether its primary purpose is to achieve beauty or to organize space is up for discussion. Jay A. Pritzker, the founder of the Pritzker Prize, has said that “architecture is intended to transcend the simple need for shelter and security by becoming an expression of artistry.” Noted architect Frank Gehry recently said, “The art of architecture is what humanizes it, brings it to people and relates it to our lives. It’s not just bricks and mortar; it is potentially uplifting, inviting and intellectually stimulating.” This is part of what makes the field of architecture both challenging and exciting.
Art can be found in architecture throughout our community. It bridges both old and new architectural styles and transcends time. It can take the form of artistically designed homes of all styles that, in and of themselves, are considered art pieces. It can also occur in homes that have fabulous art collections or art installations in public spaces.
TICKETS:
August 5: Early bird tickets go on sale
Sept 16: Regular ticket pricing
October 5: 10am – 4pm, ArchitecTours
Followed at: 4pm – 6pm, ArchitecTours Party
5% of ticket sales will be given to ACE mentor Program of Santa Barbara. ACE helps mentor high school students and inspires them to pursue careers in architecture, construction and engineering.
Become a sponsor! Click here for more information
Become a Site Sponsor! For those contractors, subcontractors, engineers and consultants and other firms, involved in the projects featured in ArchitecTours 2019. Click here
Art by Architects For members of AIA Santa Barbara, make some art for ArchitecTours. Click here for more information.
Become a Volunteer! Volunteer opportunities will be announced in September.
