7 Houzz Awards
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Tom Meaney
629 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
629 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Typical Job Costs:
$500,000 - 20,000,000
Creating efficiency in building with careful space planning and simple building structure. Better to spend money on finishes and details rather than building complexity.
Creating efficiency in building with careful space planning and simple building structure. Better to spend money on finishes and details rather than building complexity.
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License Number:
C14606
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Monterey & Santa Barbara Architect
Best of Houzz Design Award Winner
Best of Houzz Design Award Winner
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Understanding and appreciating subtleties of color, proportion, and texture comes from decades of combining architectural training with my fine art work. Emphasis on light, space, scale, and detail remain the hallmark of my efforts.
While studying in Rome with the University of Notre Dame, I first realized the potential of combining my passions for art and architecture. My artwork has helped me to understand and appreciate the subtleties of color, proportion, and texture. Combined with my architectural training, I strive to create a home which emphasizes light, space, scale and detail. My goal is to create a home for my clients which reflects the unique qualities of their site and the individual aspects of their lifestyle.
Sincerely,
Tom Meaney
Santa Barbara cell: 805.8952836
www.tommeaney.com
Services Provided
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Barn Design & Construction, Building Design, Energy-Efficient Homes, Floor Plans, Green Building, Historic Building Conservation, Home Additions, Home Extensions, Home Remodeling, House Plans, New Home Construction, Sustainable Design, Custom Homes, Construction Drawings, working as a team and having fun
Areas Served
Mission Canyon, Montecito, Santa Barbara, Summerland, Toro Canyon, Monterey, Bay Area, Napa, Santa Ynez, Ventura, Ojai, Carmel, Los altos, malibu
Awards
Best of Houzz Design
18 Projects for Tom Meaney Architect, AIA

Montecito, CA
Cernobbio
27 photos

Santa Barbara, CA
Mariposa
15 photos

Ojai, CA
Cortijo
42 photos

Santa Ynez, CA
Modern Ranch Home
11 photos

Los Altos, CA
Los Altos
11 photos

Renderings
23 photos

Santa Ynez, CA
Contemporary Hillside Home
8 photos

Santa Barbara, CA
Ennisbrook courtyard
17 photos

Fine Art
30 photos

Santa Barbara, CA
Ladera
10 photos

Santa Barbara, CA
Montecito
16 photos

Carmel, CA
San Carlos
31 photos
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13 Reviews for Tom Meaney Architect, AIA

Joseph Baumgaertner
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Client
Tom Meaney designed our recently completed home in the Santa Ynez Valley. Embarking on the ambitious project of building a house was new for us, and Tom’s participation throughout the design and building phase was critical for the project’s success. For the uninitiated, there are innumerable, unexpected decisions to be made during the course of construction. When distance is involved, as it was in our case, full trust in one’s architect becomes paramount. Having an architect who is not only a master of his craft but also ethical and sensitive to his clients’ financial needs is essential, and Tom did not disappoint on this count. He was available, always punctual, and a joy to work with. Tom Meaney’s portfolio and the testimonials on this site speak for themselves. He is an artist with an unerring eye for detail who is well-versed in a broad range of architectural styles. We are truly fortunate to have worked with such a talented and dedicated individual, an architect who has given us a home far more beautiful than we ever imagined. We recommend Tom Meaney without reservation.
Elise Magistro and Joe Baumgaertner
January 6, 2019Last modified:January 14, 2019

HU-189390820
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Client
My husband and I purchased a poorly designed “rustic” ranch house. With Tom’s vision, we flipped the entire floor plan, moving the public spaces to take in the expansive views. As we chose to live in the house during the remodel, Tom designed it to occur in 3 phases. To see the house now it looks as if it were always this view encompassing sophisticated ranch house.
November 5, 2018

Leonard Unander Associates, Inc.
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Colleague
Tom is exceptional! We had the fortunate opportunity to collaborate on a successful estate in Montecito CA. Tom has a very pleasant personality and does well to accommodate his client's wishes. We hope to collaborate with Tom again soon!
April 22, 2015

ledwards46
Relationship
Client
Thank you Tom Meaney for taking the images, thought and ideas we had for our "dream" home and making it a reality. You listened to us. You had both economical and practical suggestions for us. You were patient with our questions. You were able to incorporate everything that was important to us in our floor plan. You were detailed. Once the plans were finalized, you did not make any major adjustments that would have cost us more money and we appreciated that gift of not making unnecessary and expensive changes. Tom Meaney has amazing talent and we are proud to be the homeowners of a beautiful home that was designed by him.
January 27, 2014

Joni L. Janecki & Associates, Inc.
Relationship
Colleague
Tom's attention to detail, light, views and appreciation of the relationship of the interior and exterior are commendable. As a landscape architect, I have found Tom to be collaborative and respectful and sincerely interested in the overall outcome of a project: from concept development through completion.
January 26, 2014

brianriddell
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Other
I'm a 35 year licensed contractor working primary in custom residential homes. This last 2 years I had the pleasure of working with Tom. Being of a more mechanical mind, myself, it is very nice to be able to a gain faith and know the structure your building has a comfortable and pleasing proportion. Let alone fact that suggestions and discussions were appreciated and handled in a very professional manner , not going unheard. I know my client was very happy, and also appreciates, Tom, not only as an architect, but as an artisan.
January 9, 2014

kiwi1203
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Colleague
I have worked with Tom Meaney on various projects in Montecito and Ojai throughout the last 10 years. His plans are very detailed and easy to follow and he is always available for advice on conditions and solutions that may be required on New Construction and Remodels. I would not hesitate to recommend him for any client that may be looking for an Architect that pays special attention in Custom home designs and details.
Martin Prideaux
MPX Construction, Inc.
January 6, 2014

wfconnell
Relationship
Client
Tom Meaney designed all features of our home. His skill with colors is amazing. He gave us a great lighting plan, terrific skylights and captured our goals for the home with taste and high style. He is a joy to work with, and we are proud to consider him our architect and our friend.
January 6, 2014

Leonard Unander Jr. - Project Manager
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Colleague
Tom Meaney is a true artist that is able to transform his client’s dreams into reality. I have always admired Tom’s fine art abilities and have really enjoyed seeing how his fine art skills enable him to create such beautiful Architecture. There is a balance of form, function and space with Tom’s Architectural drawings that can only come from someone with years of experience and an artist’s eye. As a General Contractor we have had the pleasure to work with Tom for the past 10 years on custom high-end residential projects in both Santa Ynez and Montecito. During our working relationship with Tom it has become clear that in addition to beautiful drawings Tom is very knowledgeable in regards to the approvals and permitting process. The permitting process can be complicated but it pays to have someone like Tom to guide the way. Over the years we have also noticed that Tom is very attentive to his clients and spends a great deal of time working through the day to day details during the project. From conception to completion Tom leads the project team so that the Owner has the best building experience possible. We really appreciate the opportunity that we have had to work with Tom on our past projects, we are really enjoying our current project with Tom and hope that we can work with Tom on many more projects in the future!
January 3, 2014

Gayle Triolo
Relationship
Client
Tom Meaney is fantastic to work with. He designed a new home at The Santa Lucia Preserve in Carmel, Ca which we have just completed.
Tom is great at design details and also conscious of costs. During construction he was always available to answer questions for myself and my contractor.
January 2, 2014

Emerson Development Group Inc
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Colleague
Tom Meaney is a truly exceptional architect. He has a complete mastery of form and proportion and his homes have an authenticity that you rarely see in new home construction. Where Tom truly excels is in his relationships with the customers. He listens and is responsive to the clients wishes and guides them to the best possible home for them and for the site. He is that rare combination of artistic talent and practical execution. He is a joy to work with and has made every project I've worked with him on both fun and successful. He has built lasting friendships with many of his clients which is a testament to his work and his character. I would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone.
December 30, 2013

jordandesigncrewinc
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Colleague
Jordan Design Crew, Inc. is an interior design firm in Los Angeles that worked with Tom Meaney from 2011-2013 on a $4,500,000. project in Carmel CA. It was such a pleasure to work with someone as incredibly talented as Tom! The home he created for the clients is so perfect for their lifestyle. The clients were able to put complete trust in him as he always listened to them.That helped make our job so much easier. Beyond his creative talents, he is just so great to work with, such an ease about him which help make it a fun project! He came up with great solutions for every design dilemma. Always on time with documents and for meetings was a real plus as well!!! Cannot wait to do more projects together!
December 22, 2013
Commented: what is the width and height of the sliding door? thank you24ft wide and 9ft 6in tall
January 9, 2021
Commented: window between mirrorscustom leaded
October 1, 2020
Commented: Love the furnitureSorry. Owner
July 29, 2020
Commented: how tall is the ceiling12
July 12, 2020
Commented: wow!! FANTASTIC JOB! plenty of loves on this project!Sorry owner provided
May 30, 2020
Commented: your work is incredible!!!! keep on inspiring us!!Thanks
May 16, 2020
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