Project Timeline
The Making of Casa de la Cresta
From abandoned estate to Montecito masterpiece — the 18-month journey.
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Month 1–2
Discovery
“We walked the property three times before we drew a single line.”
- Site assessment and existing conditions documentation
- In-depth client interviews and lifestyle analysis
- Architectural analysis and structural evaluation
- Landscape survey and topographic study
Month 3–4
Concept
“The home told us what it wanted to be — we just had to listen.”
- Mood boards capturing the Mediterranean-meets-California ethos
- Immersive 3D renderings and spatial walkthroughs
- Material palette development with hand-selected samples
- Client presentation and collaborative refinement sessions
Month 5–8
Design Development
“Every drawer pull, every tile, every light fixture — specified, sourced, scheduled.”
- Complete construction documents and specification sets
- Procurement planning with lead-time scheduling
- Vendor coordination across nineteen artisan workshops
- Permit support and code compliance review
Month 9–14
Construction & Procurement
“Nineteen artisans. Three countries. One vision.”
- Lime plaster by Kamp Studios, hand-applied over six weeks
- Custom ironwork fabricated by SB Forge
- Zellige tile hand-cut and shipped from Fez, Morocco
- White oak flooring sourced and milled in France
Month 15–16
Installation
“The day everything comes together. Room by room, piece by piece.”
- White-glove furniture delivery and precision placement
- Art hanging with gallery-grade hardware and lighting
- Textile styling, drapery installation, and bed dressing
- Landscape planting and outdoor furnishing
Month 17–18
The Reveal
“The clients walked in at golden hour. Nobody spoke for a full minute.”
- Final photography by architectural photographer
- Publication submission to Architectural Digest and Luxe
- Client handover with comprehensive home manual
- Ongoing maintenance guide and vendor directory
