Architectural Studies
Based on the Rancho Santa Fe Covenant

Application/Construction Forms & Information Rancho Santa Fe Publications

This page contains a series of architectural studies that are based on the Protective Covenant of Rancho Santa Fe. Member applicants and their designers are encouraged to view the slide shows. The images in these collections are for educational purposes only. Each submission to the Art Jury should be based on the full details of the Protective Covenant, Regulatory Code and Design Guildlines.

In order to view the slide shows, please click on the links below to access a free, PC only plug-in program.

• Monterey
  • The distinctive type of architecture from Monterey, California is referred to in the protective covenant. It is a blend of  the Mediterranean influence typified by the thick adobe walls and clay tile roofs and the Yankee influence seen in the wood shingle roofs and  the refined carpentry of the windows, doors and balconies.There was a revival of Monterey architecture during the 1920's by some of the best architects in southern California. Monterey architecture has a timeless quality. It should still be considered in Rancho Santa Fe.
• Bulk
  • The special character of Rancho Santa Fe is a result of fine architecture built within the rare landscape. It is important to maintain a balance between the architecture and the landscape. This character would be jeopardized if the bulk of buildings was allowed to over power the landscape. There are ways to minimize the bulk of homes when building in Rancho Santa Fe today.
• Landscape
  • Eucalyptus trees planted by Santa Fe Land and Improvement Company, in the 1920's, helped establish a rare quality of landscape. The landscape of Rancho Santa Fe today is still unique. It is a blend of those eucalyptus trees with other trees and shrubs, citrus orchards, horse pastures and  native chaparral. Careful plant selection and design in new projects will enhance the rare quality of landscape of Rancho Santa Fe..