• Montecito Historical Preservation

    Montecito Historical Preservation

    Designated a historical landmark, the Juarez-Hosmer Adobe has been in Montecito for almost two centuries. Due to its colorful history—at one time it served as a school house–it was essential to preserve the original character of …

  • Garden Courtyard Enriches Girls Inc Program

    Garden Courtyard Enriches Girls Inc Program

    Young Construction, in conjunction with Central Coast Real Estate, assembled a team of trades to create a new garden courtyard at the Girls Inc. site in Santa Barbara. Girls Inc., a non-profit organization that facilitates activities …

  • Architect Tom Kundig – Harnessing Early Technology

    Architect Tom Kundig – Harnessing Early Technology

    Lead architect of our Toro Canyon project in Montecito, Tom Kundig, found while facing a unique design challenge that he could move and adapt sturdy architecture without having to use complex technology… Read Tom Kundig’s Buildings Are Half …

  • Winner 2015 Hugh Peterson Award — Art in Public Places

    Winner 2015 Hugh Peterson Award — Art in Public Places

    Winner 2015 Hugh Peterson Award — Art in Public Places Issued for the “Anacapa Project Gates” — 00 block of East Yanonali Street, Santa Barbara — by Santa Barbara Beautiful.

  • Funk Zone Gates Receive Santa Barbara Beautiful Award

    Funk Zone Gates Receive Santa Barbara Beautiful Award

    Santa Barbara Beautiful celebrated its 50th year of honoring locals who beautify our city. The event took place at the Hahn Hall Music Academy of the West, a past SBB award recipient and a sublime location …

  • AIA Tour Santa Barbara Center for Art, Science and Technology

    AIA Tour Santa Barbara Center for Art, Science and Technology

    Young Construction welcomed members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) to tour the Santa Barbara Center for Art, Science and Technology (SBCAST) project. The tour was led by Bob Young, and Mark Macy, Principle Architect. …

  • New Team Members Join Young Construction

    New Team Members Join Young Construction

    Please join us in welcoming two new team members to Young Construction. Bryan Szal will be taking on the role of Lead Estimator and Tony Ramirez as a Project Manager. Bryan is originally from New Jersey …

  • Victorian Home Renovation

    Victorian Home Renovation

    Stepping into this home, one can sense the aura of a different time and place in history. Its unique attributes lend character to the neighborhood, and it is an excellent representation of the Victorian Era. The …

  • Congratulations to a Beautiful Couple

    Congratulations to a Beautiful Couple

    Mike Evans, our Project Engineer and Ali Ernst, we wish you both a wonderful journey in your new life together.  

  • Santa Barbara Center for Art, Science and Technology

    Santa Barbara Center for Art, Science and Technology

    The Santa Barbara Center for Art, Science and Technology is underway along Garden Street, between Haley and Ortega Streets. This is a very exciting project for Santa Barbara as SBCAST is envisioned as a world-class, multi-disciplinary …

  • Upscale Hostel in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone

    Upscale Hostel in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone

    If you’ve frowned upon lodging in hostels, this new location might change your mind. The Wayfarer is a new upscale hostel located in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone and provides an affordable place to stay for traveling …

  • Italian Grocery and Deli Relocates After Nearly 40 Years

    Italian Grocery and Deli Relocates After Nearly 40 Years

    Tino’s Italian Grocery re-opens its doors in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara. This past year Young Construction had the privilege of working with the Tino’s family in establishing their new location at 210 W. Carrillo …

  • Winner 2014 Residential Remodel Construction

    Winner 2014 Residential Remodel Construction

    Winner 2014 Residential Remodel Construction Cost between 500,000 and 1,200,000 Award. Issued by the Santa Barbara Contractors Association.

  • Winner 2014 Commercial Property Award

    Winner 2014 Commercial Property Award

    Anacapa Project — 131-137 Anacapa Street Issued by Santa Barbara Beautiful.

  • Interesting Economic News From Our Partners at Procore

    Interesting Economic News From Our Partners at Procore

    Construction’s economic future is set to continue improving through the course of 2015. Not only are economists and industry experts optimistic, but so are small business owners in the construction sector. The majority say they are …

  • It is a great honor to be presented with the 2014 Santa Barbara Contractors Association Members Choice Award, a recognition that promotes excellence within SBCA membership. The Young Construction team is proud to be held in …

  • Barry Berkus – The Design Process

    Barry Berkus – The Design Process

    Santa Barbara architect Barry Berkus takes us through the process he used to design the Padaro Lane Residence in Southern California. He demonstrates his conceptual design process through a series of raw drawings and diagrams, along …

  • ArchitecTOUR 2010

    ArchitecTOUR 2010

    ArchitecTOUR 2010 features projects designed by AIA Santa Barbara architects and takes place on Saturday, October 2nd from 11am to 4pm. The Tour features six exclusive properties including a diverse mix of historical and modern custom …

  • Deconstruction and Recycling

    Deconstruction and Recycling

    “Deconstruction process salvages 70-80% of a structure for re-use, saving tons of waste from the landfill while producing a very nice tax credit. We’re currently involved with such a project in Hope Ranch, let me know …

  • Winners 2010 Gold Nugget Grand Award!

    Winners 2010 Gold Nugget Grand Award!

    Young Construction, B-3 Architects; A Berkus Design Studio and Dana Berkus Interiors recently won a 2010 Gold Nugget “Grand Award” for their collaboration on The Padaro Lane Residence. The category awarded was Best Custom Home over …

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