The Lobero Theatre
Santa Barbara, CA
The Lobero is located in the historic core of downtown Santa Barbara and was designed by George Washington Smith, often referred to as the father of the Spanish Revival style in California.
The project focused on restoring the interiors of this historic landmark constructed in 1922. Improvements to the acoustics were integrated with the existing interiors; restrooms were expanded and brought up to meet accessibility codes and the seating was replaced with historical reproductions that meet today’s requirements of size, spacing and comfort.
Wheelchair access into the facility, were addressed as well as improvements to the exterior gathering space. This much beloved building is an important part of Santa Barbara’s history and all involved worked towards restoring and respecting the artistic quality found in buildings designed by George Washington Smith.
