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title: VERACRUZ VILLAGE APARTMENTS
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VERACRUZ VILLAGE
APARTMENTS
Initially designed by AB design studio and refined, executed and completed by [Design Arc](https://www.designarc.net/works/), the Architect of Record, Veracruz Village is a 22,000-square-foot mixed-use development, a multi-family housing over street level commercial space, that blends elements from Santa Barbara’s traditional Spanish vernacular style into a contemporary design. The project supports three levels of light-filled, market-rate apartments atop ground-level commercial units and parking. Tall ceiling heights with clerestories allow for open living spaces and contribute to natural daylighting and passive ventilation. An interior courtyard and communal rooftop deck offer areas for entertainment, gardening, and respite.
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Clean-lined facades and metal-railed balconies define the visual identity of the Veracruz Village project, echoing the site's commitment to both aesthetic simplicity and functional modernism. Architectural details such as horizontal balcony railings and minimalist cement panels offer a sleek contrast to the nearby Spanish Colonial buildings, creating a unique synergy between old and new. The building’s neutral color palette, softened by the warm hues of surrounding palm trees and sunlit skies, emphasizes its role as a transitional structure—bridging Santa Barbara’s architectural past with its evolving urban character. The restrained material palette and precise geometry express a calm, intentional design language that feels both rooted and forward-looking, aligning with AB design studio’s mission to elevate urban experiences through thoughtful architecture.
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Cantilevered overhangs create shaded areas over private balcony spaces, separated by horizontally slatted wood partitions. Tall ceiling heights with clerestories allow for open living spaces and contribute to natural daylighting and passive ventilation. An interior courtyard and communal rooftop deck offer areas for entertainment, gardening, and respite. The development by AB design studio stands as an emblem of innovative harmony, where contemporary elegance intertwines seamlessly with Santa Barbara's cherished heritage, redefining the narrative of modern urban living within a historically rich tapestry.
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| LOT SIZE | 10,865 sf |
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| PROJECT SIZE | 22,800 sf |
| LOCATION | Santa Barbara, CA |
| PROPERTY OWNER | [Santa Barbara Housing Authority](https://hacsb.org/properties/116-e-cota-street-vera-cruz-village/) |
| ARCHITECT of RECORD | Mark Kirkhart, AIA - [Design Arc](https://www.designarc.net/) |
| DESIGN ARCHITECT | Clay Aurell, AIA & Josh Blumer, AIA - AB design studio |
| DESIGN ARCHITECT PROJECT MANAGER | Eric Behr - AB design studio |
| DESIGN ARCHITECT TEAM | Ken Vermillion \| Luis Garcia - AB design studio |
| LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT | Sam Maphis |
| STRUCTURAL ENGINEER | Ashley & Vance |
| LIGHTING DESIGN | LFA Lighting Design |
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