The Waterline Redevelopment
The site was
...a nondescript 2,400 s.f. warehouse space in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone with an expansive industrial character but little connection to the surrounding spaces. Topa Topa Brewing approached KMA to transform it into a tasting room that reflected the craft and character of the Ventura-based brewery.
We began by studying
...what the existing warehouse already offered and how little needed to be added to make it work. Rather than over-design the space, we preserved its open industrial character and introduced texture, color, and carefully considered details to create warmth and identity.Visual connections between neighboring tenant spaces make the larger property feel interconnected, while an indoor-outdoor bar and seating area extend the tasting room outside and take advantage of Santa Barbara’s year-round climate.
Today, the once non-descript
...warehouse has become a relaxed, lively tasting room that feels distinctly at home in the Funk Zone. The project celebrates Topa Topa’s craft while connecting naturally to the neighboring food, wine, retail, and gathering spaces that make up The Waterline.
"KMA helped us see the potential of the property and delivered a vision that transformed the center into one of Santa Barbara's most active destinations."
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