Neumann Mendro Andrulaitis Architects

Neumann Mendro Andrulaitis Architects Creating a sense of place. Central Coast architects with 35+ years of local expertise 🌊 No one knows quite how to create a sense of place like we do.

We work with people who appreciate what the Santa Barbara life is all about. People who not
only want a home designed around their own unique lifestyle, but one that’s also sensitive to the
local environment and connected to the beauty around it. This way of working comes directly
from the deep rooted beliefs of our partners, Dave and Mary. We’ve been here over 25 years, earning our creds as old-s

chool locals, and constantly evolving
our understanding of the central coast. All this time has helped us develop really close relationships with local craftsmen, designers, and agencies so our clients get the very best results. It’s also important to us that we spend as much time as possible with each client, from first sketches to the last day of the build, so we’re there every step of the way. It’s all of these things together that make the difference between a good project and a great one. We know our work needs to be more than just beautiful, it also needs to compliment and respect this place we’ve all grown to love.

09/05/2026

Labor Day weekend calls for a home built for gathering, and we can't think of a better one than this cottage, hosting family since the 1930s. With room for a full house and a porch made for lazy mornings, this board-and-batten cottage is ready for one more long weekend around the table.

Photographer: MELLON STUDIO
Interior Design: Jessica Risko-Smith

Designed for both quiet meditation and family gatherings, this curved home is shaped by its rugged canyon setting. At du...
09/03/2026

Designed for both quiet meditation and family gatherings, this curved home is shaped by its rugged canyon setting. At dusk, it feels like a natural part of the hillside.

Builder: RHC Construction, Inc.
Landscape: Scott Menzel Landscape Architect
Structural Engineer: Hume Engineers Inc.
Photographer: Ciro Coelho Photography

08/29/2026

On the Santa Barbara coast, the marsh meets the ocean. We designed the outside spaces of this home so you can feel the salt air, hear the crashing waves, and watch the tide change.

Builder: RHC Construction, Inc.
Interiors: Tim Clarke Design
Landscape: Scott Menzel Landscape Architect
Engineer: Ashley & Vance Engineering
Mechanical Engineer: Mechanical Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Photographer: Noah Webb Photography

IN THE STUDIO SEAT WITH JULIETTE BENAZRA Meet Juliette! She joined NMA this June with a Bachelor of Architecture from Ca...
08/28/2026

IN THE STUDIO SEAT WITH JULIETTE BENAZRA
Meet Juliette! She joined NMA this June with a Bachelor of Architecture from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and a year studying abroad at DIS Scandinavia in Copenhagen, Denmark.

In the studio seat, she's a sketchbook-first thinker, drawn to capturing the feel of a place before the details take shape.

Out of the studio seat, she's chasing vintage finds, live music, and coastal drives.

Welcome, Juliette!

Mirroring the vibrant colors of the Pacific coast right into the kitchen, pops of bright sea blue to create a playful co...
08/27/2026

Mirroring the vibrant colors of the Pacific coast right into the kitchen, pops of bright sea blue to create a playful connection.

Interiors: Tom Stringer Design Partners
Builder: RHC Construction, Inc.
Landscape: Scott Menzel Landscape Architect
Mechanical Engineer: Mechanical Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Structural Engineer: Hume Engineers Inc.
Photographer: Ciro Coelho Photography

08/25/2026

Step outside and you are instantly immersed in a drought-tolerant landscape of native wildflowers, gravel paths, and mature oaks. We wanted the threshold between inside and out to completely disappear, letting the sights and scents of the Santa Barbara foothills define the entire living experience.

Builder: Robert Taylor & Associates
Photographer: Ciro Coelho Photography, Lepere Studio
Landscape: Lane Goodkind
Mechanical Engineer: Mechanical Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Structural Engineer: Hume Engineers Inc.

08/22/2026

Preserving what made the original home special while breathing new life into its classic Spanish style, we kept the existing structure and edited out the heavy details, creating a clean, contemporary backdrop for modern living.

Interiors: George Woods
Builder: Paul Franz Associates
Photographer: Noah Webb Photography
Landscape: Scott Menzel Landscape Architect
Structural Engineer: Hume Engineers Inc.

We intentionally designed these quiet interiors to serve as a strong, serene backdrop family heirlooms.Interiors: Sandra...
08/20/2026

We intentionally designed these quiet interiors to serve as a strong, serene backdrop family heirlooms.

Interiors: Sandra Canada Designs
Builder: Quiring General
Photographer: Ciro Coelho Photography

We fell in love with the classic 1950s details of this Montecito bungalow, and luckily our client felt the same way. Ins...
08/18/2026

We fell in love with the classic 1950s details of this Montecito bungalow, and luckily our client felt the same way. Instead of starting over, we kept the original rafter ceilings and deep overhangs while opening up the walls to let the gardens inside. Saving a home with great bones like this is so rewarding.

Builder: Allen Construction
Photographer: Ciro Coelho Photography
Landscape: Earthform Design

We can't help but keep stair-ing. To keep this concrete and glass home feeling bright and open, we designed a central st...
08/16/2026

We can't help but keep stair-ing. To keep this concrete and glass home feeling bright and open, we designed a central stairwell with a curved concrete wall and glass steps that let the daylight filter all the way down.

Interiors: Sandra Canada Designs
Builder: Olsen and Sons Construction
Photographer: Ciro Coelho Photography
Civil Engineer: Flowers & Associates, Inc.
Mechanical Engineer: Mechanical Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Structural Engineer: Hume Engineers Inc.

Address

117 W. Micheltorena Street Suite C
Santa Barbara, CA
93103

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18056848885

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