Draft:Jeff Shelton
Jeff Shelton | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1958 Santa Barbara, CA |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Arizona, Tucson |
| Website | https://www.jeffsheltonarchitect.com/ |
Jeff Shelton
[edit]Jeff Shelton is a Santa Barbara, California architect known for his whimsical unique architectural creations.[1]
Early Life and Education
[edit]Shelton and his three brothers grew up on a section of the Oakleigh Estate[2] in Montecito, CA. The land was in the wooded surroundings of Westmont College, where his father was a teacher.[3] The estate was previously used as a prep school and the family occupied the old classrooms, library, and infirmary. Shelton did not live in a conventional home until college.[4] Oakleigh was near the bohemian enclave of Mountain Drive, where many homes were designed by architect Frank Robinson, Shelton's mentor.[5]
Shelton graduated from the University of Arizona, Tuscon, with a B.Arch in 1983.[6]
Career
[edit]Shelton designs everything, including the light fixtures, furniture, textiles, tiles, and iron work.[7] His buildings conform to the distinctive Santa Barbara style, yet are also unquestioningly his own.[8]
Shelton surrounds himself with, what he calls his "merry band of artisans,"[9] contractors, craftspeople, engineers, artists, plumbers, sculptors, stone masons, electricians, woodworkers, glassblowers, and welders. Without them, and his clients, his pencil drawings would stay on the paper.[10] Shelton has collaborated with his team on over 60 residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects.[11]
Shelton's first public works project was as architectural consultant on the 2024 redesign of the 101 freeway underpass in downtown Santa Barbara.[12]
An online map is available for visitors to take a self-guided walking tour of Shelton buildings in downtown Santa Barbara.[13]
Shelton is the author of the 2021 book titled "The Fig District."[14]
Awards
[edit]| Year | Award | Citation |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | North Street Book Prize | [15] |
| 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 | Santa Barbara Independent Best Of Award | [16][17][18][19][20][21] |
| 2013 | Santa Barbara Beautiful Award | [22] |
| 2003 | George Washington Smith Award | [23] |
| 2002 | Sunset Magazine Western Home Award | [24][25] |
Personal Life
[edit]Jeff, and his wife Karin, raised their two daughters in Santa Barbara, CA.[26]
Gallery
[edit]External Links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Jeff Shelton". ArtRKL. 2023-09-20. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
- ^ Staff, Indy (2009-06-25). "Jeff Shelton, Santa Barbara's Architectural Wizard". The Santa Barbara Independent. Retrieved 2025-06-11.
- ^ Staff, Indy (2016-01-07). "Community Arts Workshop Gets Gates". The Santa Barbara Independent. Retrieved 2025-06-11.
- ^ Agency, Wend (2023-01-09). "Rendering: Creativity and Craft". Western Art & Architecture. Retrieved 2025-06-11.
- ^ "Dream Weaver". Phoenix Home & Garden. 2019-04-08. Retrieved 2025-06-11.
- ^ "Ablitt Tower: Jeff Shelton '83 B.Arch, Jeff Shelton Architect | College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture". capla.arizona.edu. 2020-11-12. Retrieved 2025-06-11.
- ^ Beach, Charlotte (2022-08-25). "Architect Jeff Shelton Brings His Wildest Dreams to Life on the Streets of Santa Barbara". PRINT Magazine. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
- ^ Zeiba, Drew (2021-12-03). "The Architect Remaking Santa Barbara, One Outrageously Fun House At a Time". Sight Unseen. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
- ^ "Shelton Style". Santa Barbara Magazine. Retrieved 2025-06-11.
- ^ "Meet Jeff Shelton | ARCHITECT – SHOUTOUT LA". shoutoutla.com. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
- ^ "Santa Barbara Architect (and Tour Guide) Jeff Shelton | Luxury Realtor Cristal Clarke". www.montecito-estate.com. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
- ^ Hayden, Tyler (2025-04-24). "Overjoyed About the New Undercrossing". The Santa Barbara Independent. Retrieved 2025-06-11.
- ^ "Walking Tour with Architect Jeff Shelton". Visit Santa Barbara. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
- ^ Fitch, Caitlin (2021-09-27). "Jeff Shelton Gets Big on Fig with New Design Book". The Santa Barbara Independent. Retrieved 2025-06-11.
- ^ "The Fig District - Winning Writers". winningwriters.com. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ^ Hayden, Tyler (2024-10-17). "Best of Santa Barbara® 2024 Housing". The Santa Barbara Independent. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ^ Hayden, Tyler (2023-10-19). "Best of Santa Barbara® 2023 Housing". The Santa Barbara Independent. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ^ Dinaberg, Leslie (2022-10-20). "Best of Santa Barbara® 2022 Housing". The Santa Barbara Independent. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ^ Donelan, Charles (2021-10-21). "Best of Santa Barbara® 2021 Housing". The Santa Barbara Independent. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ^ Dinaberg, Leslie (2020-10-15). "Best of Santa Barbara® 2020 Housing". The Santa Barbara Independent. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ^ Dinaberg, Leslie (2019-10-17). "Best of Santa Barbara® 2019 Housing". The Santa Barbara Independent. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ^ "CASA Magazine: October 18, 2013". Issuu. 2013-10-18. Retrieved 2025-06-11.
- ^ "407 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 | MLS #21-4200 | Compass". www.compass.com. Retrieved 2025-06-11.
- ^ "Wall of Fame Bios". SANTA BARBARA HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. Retrieved 2025-06-11.
- ^ "2001-2002 Western Home Awards. - Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 2025-06-11.
- ^ "Jeff Shelton Architect — Bio". Jeff Shelton Architect. Retrieved 2025-06-11.