The Wayfarer Ho[s]tel
WAYFARER HOTEL
AB design studio’s design makes The Wayfarer an alternative for many travelers seeking a new experience in Santa Barbara. The boutique hotel offers both private and shared room configurations and integrates seamlessly into the urban fabric of the Funk Zone arts district, a dining and entertainment destination also designed by the architects. The architects preserved the pre-World War II style construction by updating exterior finishes to reflect the maritime heritage of the site’s past.
The design of The Wayfarer hinges on a clearly defined hospitality concept that combines quality finishes and materials, with common spaces that encourage group interaction.
Among the numerous room configurations, each has its own private bathroom, a feature rarely seen in shared accommodations.
LOT SIZE | 25,480 sf |
PROJECT SIZE | 9,811 sf |
LOCATION | Santa Barbara, CA |
PRINCIPAL | Josh Blumer, AIA |
PROJECT MANAGER | Matthew Beausoleil |
DESIGN TEAM | Josh Blumer, AIA | Anthon Ellis | Aramis Arciga | Kenneth Allison | William Reid | Christine Lynne Kutzer | Chris Richards | Thomas Pfister | Amy Tripp | Glen Deisler |
GENERAL CONTRACTOR | Young Construction |
MEP | PBS Engineers |
INTERIOR DESIGNER | House of Honey |
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT | Suding Design Landscape Architects |
PHOTOGRAPHER | Jim Bartsch |
INSPIRE | CREATE | IMPACT