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master planning meeting future needs with bold, context sensitive design. memorable spaces are woven into the landscape—supporting and inspiring the distinctive culture of each institution.

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we are blackbird creating memorable places where people, communities and nature thrive. sustainability leaders

Blackbird Architects designs buildings and landscapes for living, learning, work and recreation. Based in Santa Barbara since 1995, we realize award-winning places of clarity and beauty, both regionally and beyond.

Our passionate team brings expertise from diverse countries, cultures and endeavors, leading us to unexpected and elegant solutions.

Our work hinges on collaboration—between clients, architects, landscape architects, engineers, and artists.

We seek iconic, transformative, and sustainable design.

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MASTER PLANNING NEW BUILD ADAPTIVE REUSE / ADDITION LANDSCAPE

CUP – Conditional Use Permit

CRANE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL MONTECITO, CA  Master Plan & CUP Update  Oak Tree Quad + Classooms  Design & Engineering Workshop  Kindergarten Classrooms CATE SCHOOL CARPINTERIA, CA  Master Plan & CUP Update  McBean Library Repurposing  Raymond Commons Repurposing MIDLAND SCHOOL LOS OLIVOS, CA  Master Plan & CUP Amendment  Student Housing  Restroom Buildings  Faculty Residences MONTESSORI CENTER SCHOOL SANTA BARBARA, CA  Master Plan & CUP Update  Multi-Purpose Barn THE THACHER SCHOOL OJAI, CA  CUP Update, Academic Core Master Plan  Athletics Master Plan  Creativity & Technology Center  Dining Pavilion  Faculty Housing  Hill’s Dining Hall Repurposing to Art Studios  Library & Study Hall Repurposing  Sespe Dormitory Renovation KRISHNAMURTI FOUNDATION OJAI, CA  Master Plan & CUP Update  Dining Pavilion & Visitor Center  Retreat Cottages

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OXNARD UNIFIED HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT PORT HUENEME & CAMARILLO, CA  Hueneme High School Aquatics Facility  Adolfo Camarillo High School Aquatic Center

HARDING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SANTA BARBARA, CA  Conceptual Landscape Master Plan

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA BARBARA, CA  Intercollegiate Athletics Walk of Champions Master Plan  The Arbor  Intercollegiate Athletics Aquatics Center  Harder Stadium, Curtice Plaza, Scoreboard, Pressbox & Concessions  Gaucho Park Plaza Concept Design  Residential Life Resource Center  De La Guerra Dining Commons Outdoor Exterior Dining  Sedgwick Reserve Seed Bank & Ranch House  Technology Management Program Hi-Tech Classroom  Stem Cell Lab Renovation  Biology II HVAC Modernization  Thunderdome Men’s basketball Locker Room  Intercollegiate Athletics Tennis Facility & Court Renovations  Jameson Bistro & Café  University Center Renovations  Lagoon Park & Restoration

VENTURA UNIFIED HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT VENTURA, CA  Career Technical Education (CTE) Farm Lab

SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE SANTA BARBARA, CA  La Playa Stadium Pressbox & Stadium Entry

CONGREGATION B’NAI B’RITH SANTA BARBARA, CA  Master Plan & CUP Amendment  Center for Jewish Learning  Sanctuary Addition  Park & Playground

ECOTARIUM, MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & NATURE WORCESTER, MA  Master Plan  Ecotarium Renovation

WESTMONT COLLEGE SANTA BARBARA, CA  Master Plan & CUP Update  Athletic Facilities Master Plan  Adams Center for the Visual Arts  Winter Hall of Science & Mathematics  Observatory  Willard Conference Center  Hubbard Hall Lab Renovation  Murchison Gymnasium Renovation  Music Building Renovation  Kerr Student Center & Dining Commons Renovations  President’s Residence Addition

OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE LOS ANGELES, CA  Master Plan & Athletic Venues Feasibility Studies  Gilman Fountain & Campus Entry Plaza  Sycamore Glen Outdoor Gathering Space

CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY POMONA, CA  Technology Park SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SANTA BARBARA, CA  Live Oak Bath House  Casa Nueva Administrative Building

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CRANE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Montecito, CA • • • • • • • • • • •

10.63 acre site master plan + CUP revision 40,000 sq ft new construction kindergarten, math, english classrooms engineering + design center parking lot redesign subterranean parking structure theater expansion + renovation multi-purpose gymnamsium outdoor shade structure outdoor amphitheater

“ In addition to designing stunning buildings Blackbird is truly brilliant with the concept of master planning—they saw the true potential of our campus. Beyond technical abilities they are also an absolute delight to work with.”

JOEL WEISS HEAD OF SCHOOL CRANE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

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CRANE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Oak Tree Quad and Classrooms Montecito, CA • • • • •

0.5 acre Oak Tree Quad outdoor amphitheater for 300 2032 sq ft engineering + design center 4077 sq ft english + math classrooms interiors, lighting and furniture design

“ Blackbird transcends the normal architect-client relationship and they become dear friends.

Working with the complexity of a nonprofit organization is clearly their sweet spot!”

JOEL WEISS, HEAD OF SCHOOL, CRANE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

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MONTESSORI CENTER SCHOOL Santa Barbara, CA • • • • • • • • • •

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11 acre site master plan + new CUP 60,000 sq ft new construction multi-use barn + performance space outdoor play and athletic fields integrated agricultural landscapes preserved Oak woodland preserved historic residence tree-shaded parking lot outdoor amphitheater

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WESTMONT COLLEGE Montecito, CA • 111 acre site • master plan + CUP revision • 350,000 sq ft new construction + renovation • new campus loop road • 44,000 sq ft math + science building • 32,000 sq ft museum + center for visual arts • landscape design

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Santa Barbara, California

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Zone Site Plan

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WESTMONT COLLEGE Winter Hall for Science + Mathematics Montecito, CA • 44,000 sq ft new construction

LEED GOLD

Recognition: Cornerstone Award Southern California Concrete Producers Excellence in Structural Engineering Structural Engineers Association of California

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Recognition: Grand Prize US Green Building Council California Central Coast Chapter (C4) LEED Awards

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“ Blackbird designs beautiful, high performance buildings that belong.”

RANDY JONES DIRECTOR OF CAMPUS PLANNING WESTMONT COLLEGE

WESTMONT COLLEGE Museum of Art + Adams Center for the Visual Arts Montecito, CA • 32,000 sq ft new construction

LEED GOLD

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WESTMONT COLLEGE Observatory Montecito, CA • 1,500 sq ft new construction

Photo: Robert Bernstein

LEED GOLD

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MIDLAND SCHOOL Los Olivos, CA • 2,800 acre site • master plan + CUP revision • 32,000 sq ft new construction + renovation • student housing • faculty housing • restroom/shower buildings

“ Planning and design is a process, one requiring a deft hand at managing many stakeholders, without losing sight of a grand vision (or the budget & schedule).

The Blackbird team has the project management skills to see their great designs through to fruition.”

CHRISTOPHER BARNES HEAD OF SCHOOL MIDLAND SCHOOL 19

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THE THACHER SCHOOL Ojai, CA • 427 acre site • master plan + CUP revision • 48,758 sq ft new construction + renovation • academic core planning • administrative planning • athletics planning • campus accessibility plan

“ Blackbird Architects has been an outstanding partner.

Responsive designers and great listeners, they create beautiful and functional buildings in an environment of genuine collaboration.”

ROD LEARD, DIRECTOR OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT, THE THACHER SCHOOL

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THE THACHER SCHOOL Creativity + Technology Center Ojai, CA • • • • • • • • • •

23,000 sq ft new construction lecture hall for 80 6 general purpose classrooms fabrication garage ceramics, painting, drawing studios terraced lecture outdoor classrooms robotics lab photography studio interiors, lighting + furniture design

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THE THACHER SCHOOL Dining Pavilion Ojai, CA • • • •

14,505 sq ft new construction 5800 sq ft green roof indoor seating for 300 central lawn

• interiors, lighting + furniture design Recognition: Honor Award, AIA Santa Barbara ENR Award, Best K-12 Education Project

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Building Me.

(E) Schoolhouse Building

CATE SCHOOL Carpinteria, CA

faculty office 665 SF

campaign director 132 SF

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major gifts director 2 135 SF

major gifts director 1 135 SF

director of alumni relations 135 SF

director of advancement 135 SF

conference 200 SF

Advancement and Marketing Offices

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(E) Health Ctr.

circulation desk

exhibhition

+408.57' study pod 72 sf

children's area 96 SF

33" table group of 4

ideation- classroom 700 SF

staff workroom 300 SF

Kitchen

reading room

archives

librarian's office 163 SF

archivist/ scanning/ processing

(29'-7"x27'-3")

800 SF

(E) Business Offices

laboratory/ supply storage

terraced reading 280 SF

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quiet study 125 SF

condensing units

learning specialist office 100 SF

library classroom/ silent study at night 545 SF

study pod 72 sf

reading room 1200 SF

study pod 72 sf

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study pod 72 sf

cate funds director 140 SF

• 122.7 acre site • master plan + CUP revision • 220,000 sq ft new construction + renovation • faculty + student housing • multi-purpose facility • classrooms + library • subterranean parking structure • gymnasium, student center, dining additions

study pod 72 sf

outdoor seating 395 SF

mechanical 248 SF

study pod 72 sf

electrical/ communications 135 SF

bookwall

aisle

Service Parking Space

study pod 72 sf

Van Accessible Parking Space

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Parking Level (+385')

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director of studies 90 SF

director of equity and inclusion 90 SF

Entry

multi-purpose classroom for 20 600 SF

Presentation Space / Classroom Breakout

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director of student services 115 SF

dean's office manager 115 SF

DN dean of student 150 SF

approximate limit of work site area = 2.41 AC

seminar 260 SF

classroom 375 SF assistant headmaster for student life 150 SF

Van Accessible Parking Space

+403.5'

staff 80 SF

Mcintosh- reception and group study 1365 SF

marketing director 132 SF

bookwall

cafe-outdoor seating with terraced steps

student production area

prod. + printing 130 SF

open offices 575 SF

ME 71 SF

parking spaces below

Raymond Commons - Parking Level(+397.5')

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CATE SCHOOL Library + Learning Center Carpinteria, CA • 15,000 sq ft adaptive re-use of historic structure • 4 classrooms + ideation workshop • 8 study pods + meeting rooms • reading room • outdoor reading deck + courtyards • archives • terraced lecture • interiors, lighting + furniture design

“ Throughout the design of our new library and learning center, Blackbird was able to guide the client through the design process with an impressive use of 3D and virtual reality presentations. This greatly helped the committee of educators and donors understand what the final product would look and feel like. Now as we are finishing construction documents, I am impressed with how open Blackbird is to addressing construction challenges, discussing different means of saving time, money and improving constructability.”

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KEVIN HARTIGAN GENERAL CONTRACTOR AND OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE, CATE SCHOOL

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CONGREGATION B’NAI B’RITH Santa Barbara, CA • 5 acre site • master plan + CUP revision • 14,000 sq ft new construction + renovation • outdoor pavilions • park + outdoor classrooms • preschool playground • arrival courtyard • promenade + central plaza • parking lot redesign • campus accessibility

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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA Walk of Champions Athletic Area Santa Barbara, CA • 25 acre site • athletics master plan • new + revitalized venues for soccer, basketball, softball, tennis, track, aquatics, basketball, volleyball • scoreboard design

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HUENEME HIGH SCHOOL Aquatics Facility Project Achievement Award and Design Quality Partner Award Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) Southern California Chapter UCSB Locker Room Renovation

UCSB Intercollegiate Athletics Aquatics Facility WESTMONT COLLEGE Gymnasium Renovation

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“ The lens through which Blackbird envisioned our potential was extraordinary. Their vision encompassed innovation and sustainability, both of which are hallmarks of our amazing campus.”

TOM HASTINGS, DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS, UCSB 36

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working with us we listen, lead, and foster collaboration.

The process of realizing a project informs and inspires.

Workshops, models, virtual reality, sketches, lively conversations... we build good relations and great places.

Dedication to service and sweating the details: • aspirational design that meets schedule and budget goals • tenaciously coordinated construction documents • thoughtful and practical detailing • comprehensive specifications • great results using common sense and an economy of means

you’ll find that working with us is rewarding and fun!

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we look forward to working with you.

805.957.1315

235 Palm Avenue Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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