Architecture & Design

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Illustrator John Pirman's Home Designs Featured in Sarasota MOD Shop

A set of five notecards features iconic Sarasota School of Architecture designs.

04/10/2018 By Ilene Denton

Planning

Open Houses Will Showcase Bayfront Redevelopment Possibilities

The Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization and the design firm Sasaki will share three options for the future of The Bay, 53 acres of Sarasota bayfront property.

04/05/2018 By Staff

Sneak Preview

Antiques Roadshow Comes to Sarasota April 12

The long-running PBS show will tape three episodes at the Ringling Museum’s Ca d’Zan.

04/03/2018 By Ilene Denton

Nature's Way

Trend Report: Natural Elements

The addition of a single natural element adds balance to a space. Drop a pop of floral color or a woodsy detail in unexpected places to create a unique style statement.

03/28/2018 By Heather Dunhill

Nip and Tuck

A 1960s Condominium Gets Its Best-Ever Facelift

A 1960s condominium gets its best-ever facelift.

03/28/2018 By Robert Plunket

Design

Architect Joins Sarasota Firm

Steve Isaacson recently joined the Sarasota office of Carlson Studio Architecture, which also has an office in Seattle, as a senior architect.

03/13/2018 By Staff

Style

Bradenton Interior Design Company Wins Award

Bradenton’s Orange Moon Interiors was recently awarded a 2018 'Best of Design' by Houzz, a home remodeling website.

03/02/2018 By Staff

Heat Index

Trend Report: Ultraviolet

Here's how to incorporate the Color of the Year into your home and closet.

02/28/2018 By Heather Dunhill

Exit Interview

14 Amazing Objects in the Ca d'Zan Mansion

Outgoing curator Ron McCarthy shares his favorite parts of the Ringlings' Italianate home.

02/28/2018 By Ilene Denton

Only in Sarasota

Only in Sarasota: Rae House, Siesta Key

Illustrator John Pirman sketches a restored Sarasota School of Architecture house on Siesta Key.

02/28/2018 Illustrations by John Pirman

Environment

Nature Center Earns 'Zero Net Energy' Certification

The design for the Sarasota Audubon Society Nature Center was recently recognized by the New Buildings Institute.

02/21/2018 By Staff

One Cool Pool

Anna Maria Residence Nominated for Mies Crown Hall Prize

Designed by Halflants + Pichette, the home was featured on the cover of Sarasota Magazine last October.

02/19/2018 By Ilene Denton

Design

Sarasota Company Completes Interior Design for New Aruba Condos

Sarasota's Abitar Furnishings recently completed the interior design and furnishing of five new condominiums at Aruba's Costa Linda Beach Resort.

01/30/2018 By Staff

Take It Outside

Three Gorgeous Outdoor Kitchens

These spaces are bigger, bolder and better than ever.

01/25/2018 By Ilene Denton

Red Brigade

Trend Report: Red

This powerful pigment will add a notice-me-now element in more ways than just your wardrobe.

01/25/2018 By Heather Dunhill

Sneak Preview

Winning Looks from the Jewels on the Bay Designer Showhouse

The Showhouse, in Granada Park, is Jan. 21-Feb. 18.

01/23/2018 By Ilene Denton

Design Trends

What’s New in Interior Design in 2018

“We’re back to embracing the natural beauty of things,” says Ashton Woods’ national director of design studios.

01/22/2018 By Ilene Denton

Sneak Preview

Jewels on the Bay Designer Showhouse Makes Over Two Granada Park Homes

The annual interior design extravaganza is Jan. 21-Feb. 18.

01/09/2018 By Ilene Denton

Days of Heaven

Home Tour: A Dream Retreat on Jewfish Key

A dream retreat on Jewfish Key provides blissful family weekends.

12/27/2017 By Ilene Denton