Emerging Professionals Firm Open House with Studio 7
2025-08-21 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Studio 7 Architecture & Allied Arts, 112 East De La Guerra Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
About Studio 7
Studio 7 was established to provide a collaborative design environment with a focus on local residential projects . Architectural solutions are enriched through experiences in allied arts including furniture, hardware and lighting. A technical and artistic compliment to each project is assembled from established partnerships. We maintain a small staff of balanced and complimentary skills. The single team model allows us to provide intimate personal service to carefully selected projects.

Hard Hat Tour: Park Hill Lane
2025-08-27 17:00 - 18:00
Park Hill Lane
Experience an exclusive behind-the-walls tour of a hillside custom residence by Studio William Hefner. Featuring 18’ retaining walls, butterfly roof framing, extensive structural steel, solar power, a backup generator, and a ¼-mile driveway, this project offers a masterclass in modern hillside construction. Attendees will gain firsthand insight into advanced MEP installations, review detailed framing inspections, and explore the strategic positioning of a home on challenging terrain.

Eric Johnson with Allen Construction and Karl Kraus with SWH

Architect: Studio William Hefner, Karl Kraus, AIA
Construction Company: Allen Contruction

Firm Open House at MN Studio
2025-09-18 17:30 - 19:30

Firm Open House at Forms & Surfaces
2025-10-23 17:30 - 19:30 | forms + surfaces
About Forms + Surfaces
Forms+Surfaces (F+S) is a global leader in architectural products for the built environment. With a legacy spanning more than 50 years, we’re known for the seamless integration of design and manufacturing – from stainless steel and glass surfaces to modular wall systems, site furnishings, and outdoor lighting.

At our Carpinteria Design Studio, where the open house will be held, visitors can explore the materials and ideas behind our newest product innovations. This is where creativity meets craft to shape the built environment in ways that are sustainable, intentional, and lasting.

Whether you’re interested in materials, detailing, or systems thinking, F+S offers a window into how architecture, industrial, and architectural surface design come together to create solutions that stand the test of time.

Firm Open House at Bevyhouse
2025-11-08 11:00 - 12:30 | Bevyhouse, 630 Todd Lane, Santa Paula, CA, 93060
Join AIA Santa Barbara’s Emerging Professionals for a special behind-the-scenes tour of Bevy House, an innovative prefabricated housing manufacturer based in Santa Barbara.

Whether you’re curious about prefabrication, passionate about sustainability, or simply looking to connect with the local design community, this tour is a chance to expand your knowledge and network.

Firm Open House at ANACAPA Architecture
2025-11-20 17:30 - 19:30 | ANACAPA Architecture, 1023 State street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
Visit ANACAPA Architecture’s new offices on State Street!

Crafting spaces that inspire and enhance the well-being of both clients and community, all while preserving a legacy for future generations.
Join AIASB Emerging Professionals for an exclusive tour of ANACAPA Architecture, a premier Santa Barbara and Portland-based design studio known for its modern, sustainable approach to architecture.
Specializing in custom residences, hospitality, creative office, and mixed-use projects, ANACAPA blends design excellence with technical precision to create spaces that enrich lives and inspire connection.

About ANACAPA Architecture
At Anacapa Architecture, we are dedicated to advancing the fields of architecture and interior design, aiming to redefine industry standards. Our mission is to heighten the appreciation for the intrinsic value of beauty, functionality, and purpose in design.
We specialize in various project types, including residential, commercial, and hospitality design. Our approach is centered on sustainable, innovative solutions that cater to each project’s unique requirements and aspirations, ensuring outcomes beyond client expectations.
We approach each project with a renewed sense of exploration and curiosity and it is our great pleasure to invite you to experience one of our latest completed projects, our new studio space!
Reserve your spot here!

Emerging Professionals Open House at Central Coast AV featuring Neel Lighting & Controls
2026-02-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Central Coast Audio Visual, 4193 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, 93013, United States
Join the Emerging Professionals at Central Coast AV!

– 1 LU pending
-Refreshments and food provided

Celebrate Central Coast AV’s newly-minted Ketra Showroom and mix with your Emerging Professionals peers while exploring the lighting technology designers and architects are buzzing about. See firsthand how Ketra’s human-centric, museum-quality light elevates interiors, artwork, and everyday living.

Food and drinks will be provided.

About Central Coast Audio Visuals

At Central Coast AV, we’re passionate about delivering technology solutions that go beyond expectations, transforming lives and creating unforgettable experiences.
Each member of our team brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table, backed by specialized licenses and training. From design and installation to maintenance and support, you can trust that every aspect of your project is in the hands of skilled professionals who are committed to delivering the highest quality product and service on the market.
Count on us to design and deliver high-performance home and commercial solutions that are intuitive to use and reliably deliver the experiences you crave.
Featuring the Neel Lighting & Controls Ketra Airstream
“The Ketra Airstream is a mobile lighting laboratory commissioned by Neel Lighting & Controls, the Lutron Controls representative in California’s central valley and central coast. Realizing our sales territory was vast, with few opportunities for our customers to visit a brick-and-mortar Ketra Experience Center, it was obvious that our market would be better served by taking Ketra to the people.
Now, we have a meticulously designed and built Ketra Experience inside an iconic Airstream trailer that can roll wherever it is needed to show, tell and sell the Ketra Experience.” – Neel Lighting and Controls

Emerging Professionals Open House at Bildsten Architecture and Planning
2026-03-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Bildsten Architecture and Planning, 30 W Figueroa Street, Santa Barbara, 93101, United States
1 LU Pending
Refreshments and food provided
Join AIASB Emerging Professionals for a tour of Bildsten Architecture’s Studio Downtown!
Step inside the studio of Bildsten Architecture and Planning for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at their work, process, and passion for shaping sustainable communities along California’s Central Coast. This is a unique opportunity to see how a collaborative, mission-driven firm navigates local regulations, sustainability goals, and client needs—while creating architecture that enriches the broader community.
About Bildsten Architecture and Planning
From initial concept through construction, the firm designs complete environments that enrich the communities they serve. Their collaborative process emphasizes constant improvement, deep experience within complex local regulatory systems, and an unwavering commitment to listening carefully to clients’ goals, needs, and budgets. Throughout every phase, the team remains engaged and passionate about delivering meaningful design solutions.
With a strong belief in building sustainable communities, Bildsten Architecture and Planning advocates for vibrant, walkable neighborhoods that integrate housing, workplaces, schools, shops, and recreation. Their commitment extends beyond projects—actively participating in professional and community organizations to support thoughtful growth and lasting positive impact.
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Emerging Professionals Open House at Studio William Hefner
2026-04-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Studio William Hefner, 113 Middle Road, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
1 LU Pending
Refreshments and food provided
Studio William Hefner is opening its doors for an exciting tour of their design studio!
Join Emerging Professionals for an Open House at Studio William Hefner’s Montecito studio.
Known for a diverse portfolio spanning modern and traditional architecture, SWh is guided by a passion for warm livability and an uncompromising attention to detail. SWH works across styles and regions, always beginning with the client’s vision and designing spaces that enrich everyday life. This is a great opportunity for emerging professionals to tour the studio, engage with their team, and gain insight into a design process built on curiosity, collaboration, and craft.

About Studio William Hefner
“For over three decades Studio William Hefner has created luxury homes in California, across the US, and internationally. With offices in Los Angeles and Montecito, our projects range from new urban houses to country estates and landmark restorations, as well as commercial typologies. We achieve the fullest experience of a space for our clients when we can tailor interior design and custom furnishings to the character of the architecture and landscape.
Our work is always guided by a quest for simplicity and elegance. We are grounded in an appreciation for the fine craft of building and a harmonious use of natural forms and materials. Balance is a central condition of our practice. Everything we make emphasizes authenticity and historical reference, while embracing 21st century technology, comforts, and spatial invention. We seek a modern lightness in all that we do, to create places that are warm and understated, evocative and original, and always, richly restful.” – williamhefner.com
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Emerging Professionals Open House at Outset Architecture
2026-05-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Outset Architecture, 21 E Canon Perdido St #300, Santa Barbara, California, 93101, United States
1 LU Pending
Refreshments and food provided

Explore Outset Architecture with Emerging Professionals for an inside look at their design process! We’d love to have you join us for an Open House at Outset Architecture — where innovative design meets purposeful execution.

Founded by Adam Grosshans and Ben Krintzman, Outset Architecture is a Santa Barbara-based firm built on the belief that great spaces should be functional, sustainable, and a true reflection of the people who inhabit them. From initial concept through construction, every project is treated with precision and care — ensuring that what gets built is exactly what was envisioned.
This Open House is a wonderful opportunity for emerging professionals to go behind the scenes, and explore what it looks like to bring bold, innovative architecture to life , from the first sketch all the way through the final build.

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Emerging Professionals Open House at Michael G. Imber
2026-06-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Michael G. Imber, 911 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
1 LU
Refreshments and food provided

Visit Michael G. Imber Architects’ new studio in Santa Barbara!
You’re invited to an Open House at Michael G. Imber Architects — a studio where artistic expression, craftsmanship, and a deep connection to place define every project.
Their approach to architecture blends an appreciation for rugged, natural landscapes with an ordered classicism that explores how culture and environment shape the spaces we inhabit. Far from a standard design practice, Michael G. Imber Architects is driven by a commitment to character, material quality, and the belief that architecture should complement and elevate modern life.
This is a great opportunity for emerging professionals to connect with the team, view their portfolio, and gain insight into a design philosophy that is as thoughtful as it is distinctive.

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