Kenny Slaught On Important Buildings In Santa Barbara’s Old City

The Spanish Colonial Revival architecture was first encountered in former Spanish colonization areas in the early 20th century. This style is often found in California, and arrived to Santa Barbara after the 1925 earthquake. It was founded by architect George Washington Smith, who came in Montecito and made it popular. El Pueblo Viejo’s architectural style was influenced by ancient Rome and Paris, and is keen on preserving the Hispanic heritage. But, what is the Hispanic architecture about? This style is largely influenced by the one of Andalusia in Southern Spain. In Santa Barbara, the historical buildings were designed using the local materials and natural environment. Kenny Slaught explains that the Hispanic buildings in the area are defined by simplicity and a high quality design. Santa Barbara’s buildings highlight its sunny weather and were designed in colors like white, yellow, red and orange.