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The Riv Magazine Features AB Interior Designs

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Funk Zone Steps: Urbanism & Public Spaces

Expanding the Funk Zone's heritage through Public space Design.

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The impact of Clay & Josh on our community.

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Celebrating "New View" in Santa Barbara

Gathering at Habitat & Home Garden to celebrate SoCal Design.

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Toro Canyon Residence: Modern Hillside Home

A striking modern house perched atop a narrow ridge in Montecito, CA.

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Goodbye office, Hello hotel?

Transforming vacant office space into lucrative income properties.

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Resilient Modern House: Built for the Future

Exploring how architecture can face environmental challenges in SoCal.

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Farewell to the Penny: Lucky Penny's legacy

On the creative use of the Penny in Santa Barbara's Funk Zone.

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Architectural Innovation on the Edge of Nature

The Ridgeline Residence fully embraces the challenges and rewards of designing with the landscape. See how inspiration, creativity, and terrain-sensitive design solution intersect to create a modern view home.

Josh Blumer & Clay Aurell, founders and principals of AB design studio join the DSI Podcast to share their thoughts, concerns, and approach to rebuilding the community to build back better and safer.

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AB design studio believes in the future. We believe in our opportunity to make a difference in the world through inspired design.

 

 

 

 

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