ISSUE 03 | OCTOBER 2025
Architizer Vision Awards | Editor’s Choice Winner
We’re honored to share that our submission “A Ritual of Light, Water, and Shadow” from our currently under construction Oak Grove Residence has been selected as the 2025 Editor’s Choice Winner in the Interior’s category of the prestigious Architizer’s Vision Awards. Chosen from entries across more than 50 countries, this recognition places our work among the most distinguished in architectural design and representation worldwide.
Inspired by Tadao Ando’s mastery of concrete and light, this shower space reimagines bathing as an act of meditation. A circular skylight over the shower invites shifting sunlight to dance on raw surfaces, marking the passage of time and creating a profound sense of stillness. The sandstone boulder, quarried from the site, anchors the body to the earth, transforming a daily ritual into a contemplative journey.
Alpine Residence is a compact mountain cabin set at the edge of Lake Tahoe’s high desert, where pine forest meets the broad expanse of Carson Valley. The design frames both shelter and outlook. The structure lifts lightly above flood-prone terrain, preserving native vegetation and allowing water to move naturally beneath the house.
The cabin operates fully off grid. Power comes from a ground-mounted solar array tucked among the pines, preserving the cabin’s roofline and views. A well and septic system provide independent water and waste. High-performance glazing, deep overhangs, and cross ventilation temper seasonal extremes, while the compact footprint limits site disturbance.
Featured Project | Alpine Residence
Two slender wings organize daily life around the site’s signature pine. The public wing opens to long valley views and includes an observatory bridge that reaches into the canopy before stepping down to terraces. The private wing turns toward the Sierra Nevada peaks and quieter courts, creating rooms that feel protected yet visually connected to the horizon.
Alpine Residence holds a deliberate balance of solitude and connection; a quiet shell in the pines that opens to horizon. The house offers protection without weight, comfort without excess, and privacy without losing the horizon, joining human need with the enduring character of the mountains.
We were honored to have Ospi Montecito featured in this year’s Santa Barbara ArchitecTour 2025, marking the second year in a row that The Warner Group Architects project has been selected for the tour. We are truly grateful for the enthusiastic response from the community and were honored to host the official after party at Ospi.
AIASB ArchitecTour 2025 | OSPI
Photos by Seth Rosario
ISSUE 02 | JULY 2025
Ospi Montecito | A Coastal Italian Experience, Reimagined.
At the heart of The Post Montecito, just steps from the Bird Refuge and ocean breeze of East Cabrillo Boulevard, Ospi Montecito offers a new kind of dining experience on the Central Coast—effortlessly elegant, grounded in place, and deeply sensory.
Designed and furnished by our team at The Warner Group Architects, the restaurant blends natural materials, layered textures, and soft lighting to create a relaxed yet elevated atmosphere. From the sculptural green glass bar to the private booths framed by custom murals and velvet banquettes, every detail was considered to foster comfort and connection.
Photos by Ciro Coelho
Ospi Montecito is a celebration of design, food, and atmosphere—all working in quiet harmony.
Building Montecito | Celebrating Jack Lionel Warner
The Warner Group Architects is honored to partner with the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) to work on an upcoming book exploring the remarkable life and work of Jack Lionel Warner, the visionary founder of our firm.
Widely regarded as one of the architects who defined Montecito’s distinct character, Jack Warner dedicated his career to designing timeless residences and landmark estates that harmonize with the region’s natural beauty. His work exemplifies elegance, craftsmanship, and a deep respect for the landscape — qualities that continue to inspire our practice today.
From iconic hillside retreats to elegant coastal estates, Jack’s portfolio helped shape the architectural identity of Montecito and established a legacy of excellence that lives on through The Warner Group Architects. His work was widely featured in international design publications. He was not only a visionary architect but also an exceptional interior designer, seamlessly shaping spaces inside and out. During his tenure, The Warner Group Architects was featured in AD100 list four times — a true testament to his multifaceted talent.
In many of his drawings, Jack included a sketch of his wife, Joanna Barnes, as a human scale figure — a personal and touching signature that brought warmth and life to his architectural visions.
We look forward to sharing more about this exciting collaboration and celebrating Jack Warner’s enduring contributions in the months ahead.