Jeff Shelton
| Jeff Shelton | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1958 Santa Barbara, CA |
| 🏳️ Nationality | American |
| 🎓 Alma mater | University of Arizona, Tucson |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 🌐 Website | https://www.jeffsheltonarchitect.com/ |
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Jeff Shelton
Jeff Shelton is a Santa Barbara, California architect known for his whimsical unique architectural creations.[1]
Early Life and Education
Shelton and his three brothers grew up on a section of the Oakleigh property[2] in Montecito, CA. The land was in the wooded surroundings of Westmont College, where his father was the Alumni Director.[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
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
| 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
Jeff and his wife Karin raised their two daughters in Santa Barbara, CA.[26]
External Links
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- ↑ "Jeff Shelton". ArtRKL. September 20, 2023. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
- ↑ Staff, Indy (June 25, 2009). "Jeff Shelton, Santa Barbara's Architectural Wizard". The Santa Barbara Independent. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
- ↑ Staff, Indy (January 7, 2016). "Community Arts Workshop Gets Gates". The Santa Barbara Independent. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
- ↑ Agency, Wend (January 9, 2023). "Rendering: Creativity and Craft". Western Art & Architecture. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
- ↑ "Dream Weaver". Phoenix Home & Garden. April 8, 2019. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
- ↑ "Ablitt Tower: Jeff Shelton '83 B.Arch, Jeff Shelton Architect | College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture". capla.arizona.edu. November 12, 2020. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
- ↑ Beach, Charlotte (August 25, 2022). "Architect Jeff Shelton Brings His Wildest Dreams to Life on the Streets of Santa Barbara". PRINT Magazine. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
- ↑ Zeiba, Drew (December 3, 2021). "The Architect Remaking Santa Barbara, One Outrageously Fun House At a Time". Sight Unseen. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
- ↑ "Shelton Style". Santa Barbara Magazine. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
- ↑ "Meet Jeff Shelton | ARCHITECT – SHOUTOUT LA". shoutoutla.com. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
- ↑ "Santa Barbara Architect (and Tour Guide) Jeff Shelton | Luxury Realtor Cristal Clarke". www.montecito-estate.com. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
- ↑ Hayden, Tyler (April 24, 2025). "Overjoyed About the New Undercrossing". The Santa Barbara Independent. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
- ↑ "Walking Tour with Architect Jeff Shelton". Visit Santa Barbara. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
- ↑ Fitch, Caitlin (September 27, 2021). "Jeff Shelton Gets Big on Fig with New Design Book". The Santa Barbara Independent. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
- ↑ "The Fig District - Winning Writers". winningwriters.com. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ↑ Hayden, Tyler (October 17, 2024). "Best of Santa Barbara® 2024 Housing". The Santa Barbara Independent. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ↑ Hayden, Tyler (October 19, 2023). "Best of Santa Barbara® 2023 Housing". The Santa Barbara Independent. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ↑ Dinaberg, Leslie (October 20, 2022). "Best of Santa Barbara® 2022 Housing". The Santa Barbara Independent. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ↑ Donelan, Charles (October 21, 2021). "Best of Santa Barbara® 2021 Housing". The Santa Barbara Independent. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ↑ Dinaberg, Leslie (October 15, 2020). "Best of Santa Barbara® 2020 Housing". The Santa Barbara Independent. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ↑ Dinaberg, Leslie (October 17, 2019). "Best of Santa Barbara® 2019 Housing". The Santa Barbara Independent. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ↑ "CASA Magazine: October 18, 2013". Issuu. October 18, 2013. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
- ↑ "407 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 | MLS #21-4200 | Compass". www.compass.com. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
- ↑ "Wall of Fame Bios". SANTA BARBARA HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
- ↑ "2001-2002 Western Home Awards. - Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
- ↑ "Jeff Shelton Architect — Bio". Jeff Shelton Architect. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
