Project updates, press, and studio news from Tim Gorter Architects.
Spring 2026
Spring 2026
The 480 SF kitchen now opens to the garden through new glazed walls, with a walnut island anchoring the open plan.
Mission Canyon Kitchen Remodel Complete
Spring 2026
TGA begins renovating a Spanish Colonial home in Montecito, adding a recording studio ADU.
Park Lane Residence Kicks Off
Tim Gorter’s latest column explores buildings that sense and adapt to their occupants.
"Buildings That Listen" in the Sta. Barbara Independent
Fall 2025
The renovation strengthens the entry sequence and connects the house to its outdoor spaces, with completion expected by year end.
Kitchen Remodel and Site Improvement Wrapping Up
Fall 2025
Phase 1 remodels the main house and guest house and expands the pool area with an outdoor kitchen and dining.
Santa Barbara Estate Phase 1 Breaks Ground
Fall 2025
The Mission Canyon kitchen opens to the garden through new glazed walls, with a 12-foot walnut island at its center.
Montecito Residence Nears Completion
Preliminary work begins on a new family residence on a ranch between Santa Barbara and Ojai.
Fall 2025
Avocado Ranch Project Kicks Off
Fall 2025
Tim Gorter joined Clean Coalition's Santa Barbara SUN Day 2025 to discuss Passive House design.
Tim Champions Passive House Design at SUN Day
Fall 2025
TGA and Clean Coalition are developing a Passive House ADU for Santa Barbara's pre-approved ADU database.
TGA x Clean Coalition: Passive House ADU Prototype
Spring 2025
Tim's latest column argues that designing for fire resilience is an ethical responsibility.
"No Fuel, No Fire" in the Santa Barbara Independent
Spring 2025
TGA is designing an 800 SF, 2-bed, 2-bath ADU in Santa Barbara, with a warm, modern look that complements the existing ranch home.
New Concept Design for ADU Completed
Spring 2025
Construction is well underway, targeting a September completion.
Construction Progress: Montecito Residence
Fall 2024
The modular home, built with Bevyhouse, has Coastal Commission approval and will ship in 24 factory-built pieces.
Malibu House Poised to Begin Construction
Fall 2024
The approval clears a major milestone for transforming the property into a family compound.
Santa Barbara Estate Receives Land Use Approval
Fall 2024
"Passive House Design for a Net-Zero Future" explores Passive House as a new sustainability standard.
Tim Gorter on Passive House in the Independent
Summer 2024
TGA has moved to 129 El Paseo, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.
New TGA Studio
Summer 2024
The renovation strengthens the entry sequence, tightens the plan, and links the house to its outdoor spaces.
Montecito Residence Begins Construction
Summer 2024
Ellie Stathaki explores how TGA turned a tract home into an open, contemporary residence.
Mar Vista Residence Featured in Wallpaper*
Summer 2024