Month: July 2017

Some of the most famous Santa Barbara architectural sceneries include, the centuries old Hotel Virginia, El Pueblo Viejo district in historic centre and the two pink towers of the Old Mission, which is the common venue of retreats and festivals. The vibrantly colored tiles of the County Courthouse houses stunning displays of murals and other attention-grabbing attributes.  Nearby, is the clock tower and observation area, which offers a panoramic view of the entire city. The Lobero theatre not only houses the regions leading performing arts events but also goes back to 1873 and was modernized in the 1920’s by George Washington Smith. Kenny Slaught gives some cases of the lavish history in Santa Barbara, where, because of the founder’s progressive planning, many antique, architecturally significant buildings line the streets of the old districts.

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Popular for his passion in American history of arts and urban design, California-based entrepreneur Kenny Slaught appreciates the impact of perfect architectural trends and patterns on Santa-Barbara’s present-day construction industry. As Slaught highlights the Spanish inspired buildings and magnificently designed archways and structures stretched along this tiny coastal city of the Golden State on his blog at KennySlaught.com, he also explains the history of constructional proliferation in Santa Barbara and offers intelligence on how architectural trends evolved as the government tried to control the unhampered housing growth over the last hundred years.

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Famous architect George Washington Smith started the California movement known as the Spanish Colonial revival nearly 100 years ago. Smith left Harvard to eventually work as a bond trader, and once he became a wealthy businessman, he moved to Santa Barbara area anticipating a relaxing pathway pursuing his painting interests. However, he was taken by surprise when he learned that everyone loved the home he had designed, prompting him to continue creating architectural gems for other Californians. He preferred authentic materials from Spain and merged new and old world styles. Nowadays Smith’s works are adored for their simplistic beauty and thorough detail. He is known as a founding father to Santa Barbara, with many legionsof architects noting his artistic lead. Kenny Slaught celebrates the keen attention to details needed to design a structure of such artistic distinction.

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Known for his selflessness and passionate interest in American arts and urban design, California-based entrepreneur Kenny Slaught celebrates the impact of impeccable architectural trends and traditions on Santa-Barbara’s construction scene. The Spanish inspired buildings, notes Slaught, and the intricately designed archways and structures stretch throughout this small coastal town of the Golden State, according to his his blog at KennySlaught.com, he further elaborates on the history of constructional upsurge in Santa Barbara and recognizes how architectural trends evolved as the government tried to smooth the massive housing growth over a century.

Read more: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/kenny-slaught-santa-barbaras-legacy-022800560.html

Kenny Slaught, founder and president of Investec Real Estate Companies, talks about the history of Santa Barbara’s Spanish Colonial architecture and how the city has worked to maintain its integrity. He addresses the different characteristics that make the design unique to other architectural styles, as well as touches upon the man, George Washington Smith, who made the style popular in California.

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