--- title: Thought Leadership + Company Culture | AB design studio | AB design studio (2) description: AB design studio is a world class Architecture, Interior Design and Urban Planning studio. 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[![A Toast to California Design: Celebrating “New View” in Santa Barbara](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/NEWS%20BLOGS%20FILES/NEWS%20BLOG/250731_NEW%20VIEW%20BOOK%20LAUNCH%20SB/New%20View%20Event-167.jpg?length=1430&upsize=true&upscale=true&name=New%20View%20Event-167.jpg) ](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/a-toast-to-california-design-celebrating-new-view-in-santa-barbara) [A Toast to California Design: Celebrating “New View” in Santa Barbara](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/a-toast-to-california-design-celebrating-new-view-in-santa-barbara) By [AB design studio](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/author/ab-design-studio) • February 11, 2026 • [Featured](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/blog/topic/featured?hsLang=en) [** ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.abdesignstudioinc.com%2Fnews%2Fa-toast-to-california-design-celebrating-new-view-in-santa-barbara) [** ](https://www.twitter.com/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.abdesignstudioinc.com%2Fnews%2Fa-toast-to-california-design-celebrating-new-view-in-santa-barbara) [** ](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.abdesignstudioinc.com%2Fnews%2Fa-toast-to-california-design-celebrating-new-view-in-santa-barbara&media=https://2932060.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/2932060/NEWS%20BLOGS%20FILES/NEWS%20BLOG/250731_NEW%20VIEW%20BOOK%20LAUNCH%20SB/New%20View%20Event-167.jpg&description=Last%20Thursday%20evening,%20Habitat%20Home%20&%20Garden%20hosted%20a%20private%20gathering%20to%20mark%20the%20release%20of%20New%20View%20—%20A%20Curated%20Visual%20Gallery:%20Twenty%20Magnificent%20Homes%20by%20California%20Architects.%20The%20event...)   Last Thursday evening, Habitat Home & Garden hosted a private gathering to mark the release of New View — A Curated Visual Gallery: Twenty Magnificent Homes by California Architects. The event. # Recent Posts [![Toro Canyon Residence: Modern Hillside Home Design in Montecito](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/02%20NEWS%20BLOGS%20FILES/BLOG%20IMAGERY/241025_The%20Toro%20Canyon%20Residence%20-%20Architectural%20Innovation%20on%20the%20Edge%20of%20Nature/Toro%20Canyon%20Residence-24.jpeg?length=1430&upsize=true&upscale=true&name=Toro%20Canyon%20Residence-24.jpeg) ](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/the-toro-canyon-residence-architectural-innovation-on-the-edge-of-nature) [Toro Canyon Residence: Modern Hillside Home Design in Montecito](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/the-toro-canyon-residence-architectural-innovation-on-the-edge-of-nature) By [AB design studio](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/author/ab-design-studio) • October 25, 2024 • [Residential](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/tag/residential)   Perched atop a narrow ridge in Montecito, California, the Toro Canyon Ridgeline Residence stands as a striking example of modern house design - one that fully embraces the challenges and rewards of. [![Honoring Architectural Heritage Through Traditional Home Design](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/02%20NEWS%20BLOGS%20FILES/BLOG%20IMAGERY/241024_Timeless%20Design%20Meets%20Modern%20Living%20-%20The%20Riviera%20Residence/Riviera%20Residence-7.jpeg?length=1430&upsize=true&upscale=true&name=Riviera%20Residence-7.jpeg) ](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/honoring-architectural-heritage-through-traditional-home-design) [Honoring Architectural Heritage Through Traditional Home Design](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/honoring-architectural-heritage-through-traditional-home-design) By [AB design studio](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/author/ab-design-studio) • October 24, 2024 • [Residential](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/tag/residential)   Perched atop Santa Barbara’s scenic Riviera, the Riviera Residence is a masterful blend of traditional home design and architectural heritage. This renovation showcases how time-honored styles can be. [![A Seamless Blend of Indoor and Outdoor Living: More Mesa Residence](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/02%20NEWS%20BLOGS%20FILES/BLOG%20IMAGERY/241023_A%20Seamless%20Blend%20of%20Indoor%20and%20Outdoor%20Living%20-%20More%20Mesa%20Residence/More%20Mesa%20Residence-26.jpg?length=1430&upsize=true&upscale=true&name=More%20Mesa%20Residence-26.jpg) ](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/a-seamless-blend-of-indoor-and-outdoor-living-more-mesa-residence) [A Seamless Blend of Indoor and Outdoor Living: More Mesa Residence](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/a-seamless-blend-of-indoor-and-outdoor-living-more-mesa-residence) By [AB design studio](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/author/ab-design-studio) • October 24, 2024 • [Residential](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/tag/residential)   The More Mesa Residence is a masterful transformation of a once tired 1960s California ranch house into a contemporary high-end residence, complete with an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), swimming. [![Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece Revitalized](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/02%20NEWS%20BLOGS%20FILES/BLOG%20IMAGERY/241022_Mid-Century%20Modern%20Masterpiece%20Revitalized/mid-century-modern-residence-bartsch_01.jpg?length=1430&upsize=true&upscale=true&name=mid-century-modern-residence-bartsch_01.jpg) ](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/mid-century-modern-masterpiece-revitalized) [Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece Revitalized](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/mid-century-modern-masterpiece-revitalized) By [AB design studio](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/author/ab-design-studio) • October 23, 2024 • [Residential](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/tag/residential)   At AB design studio, we pride ourselves on our ability to balance the architectural heritage of the past with the demands of contemporary living. Our project, the Mid-Century Modern Residence,. [![Funk Zone Steps: Urban Planning Through Public Space Design](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/02%20NEWS%20BLOGS%20FILES/BLOG%20IMAGERY/241018_Reimagining%20Community%20Space%20in%20the%20Funk%20Zone/Santa%20Barbara%20Funk%20Zone%20Steps-6.jpg?length=1430&upsize=true&upscale=true&name=Santa%20Barbara%20Funk%20Zone%20Steps-6.jpg) ](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/reimagining-community-space-in-the-funk-zone-the-vision-behind-funk-zone-steps) [Funk Zone Steps: Urban Planning Through Public Space Design](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/reimagining-community-space-in-the-funk-zone-the-vision-behind-funk-zone-steps) By [AB design studio](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/author/ab-design-studio) • October 18, 2024 • [Hospitality](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/tag/hospitality)   Nestled within Santa Barbara’s vibrant Funk Zone - a district celebrated for its eclectic mix of art, industry, and creativity - Funk Zone Steps stands as an architectural concept that challenges the. [![Resilient Design in Modern House Architecture: Built for the Future](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/02%20NEWS%20BLOGS%20FILES/BLOG%20IMAGERY/241018_A%20Harmonious%20Hideaway/LUMION%20RENDER%20240402_G-G%2003B-DAY_2x3.jpg?length=1430&upsize=true&upscale=true&name=LUMION%20RENDER%20240402_G-G%2003B-DAY_2x3.jpg) ](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/resilient-design-in-modern-house-architecture-built-for-the-future) [Resilient Design in Modern House Architecture: Built for the Future](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/resilient-design-in-modern-house-architecture-built-for-the-future) By [AB design studio](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/author/ab-design-studio) • October 17, 2024 • [Residential](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/tag/residential)   Nestled between the majestic Santa Ynez Mountains and the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean lies a remarkable architectural feat that exemplifies the balance between nature and modern house design. [![Supporting Future Artists: AB design studio Partners with VADA for a Creative Collaboration](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/02%20Social%20Media/PR-VADA/MicrosoftTeams-image%20%2812%29-1.jpg?length=1430&upsize=true&upscale=true&name=MicrosoftTeams-image%20%2812%29-1.jpg) ](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/supporting-future-artists-ab-design-studio-partners-with-vada-for-a-creative-collaboration) [Supporting Future Artists: AB design studio Partners with VADA for a Creative Collaboration](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/supporting-future-artists-ab-design-studio-partners-with-vada-for-a-creative-collaboration) By [AB design studio](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/author/ab-design-studio) • August 21, 2024 • [Our Team](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/tag/our-team)   At AB design studio, we take great pride in championing the Visual Arts and Design Academy (VADA) at Santa Barbara High School. Our commitment to nurturing young talent is stronger than ever as we. 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Rumors and whispers surrounded the project. [![Introducing Alex Parker](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/03%20Website%20Content/Employee%20Spotlight%20Imagery/Alex%20Parker/AP%20Blog%20Featured%20image.jpg?length=1430&upsize=true&upscale=true&name=AP%20Blog%20Featured%20image.jpg) ](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/introducing-alex-parker) [Introducing Alex Parker](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/introducing-alex-parker) By [AB design studio](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/author/ab-design-studio) • June 12, 2024 • [Our Team](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/tag/our-team)   AB design studio is pleased to share the story of Alex Parker, a senior project captain in our Santa Barbara studio. 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