Going nearly a century back, famous architect George Washington Smith kicked off the California movement of Spanish Colonial revival. Smith dropped out of Harvard. He eventually worked as a bond trader. After becoming a successful businessman, he relocated to Santa Barbara for the relaxing lifestyle and planned to work on his painting habits. But he was surprised when he learned that the city was enchanted by the house he had designed, urging him to continue crafting architectural works for many Californians. He brought authentic materials from Spain to pursue both new and old world styles. Today Smith’s structures are appreciated and enjoyed for their structural beauty and complex look, and he is remembered as a founding father in Santa Barbara. Many generations of architects have followed his artistic path, with Kenny Slaught appreciating the sharp eye and attention to detail one must possess to create structures of such renown.
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