Mod World

This Year's Sarasota MOD Weekend Celebrates Architect Paul Rudolph

Pulitzer Prize-winning architecture critic Paul Goldberger headlines this year’s Sarasota MOD Weekend.

10/29/2018 Edited by Ilene Denton

Architecture

Modernist High School Walkway Restored

The Sarasota Architectural Foundation recently restored a covered walkway designed by modernist architect Paul Rudolph.

05/29/2018 By Staff

Midcentury Modern Architecture

Last Chance to Tour the Replica of Paul Rudolph’s Iconic Walker Guest House

It closes April 30 on the grounds of the Ringling Museum.

03/31/2017 By Ilene Denton

Sunshine Memories

We Were Always Working and Building

We're more than just a pretty beach town.

12/28/2016

Top Sale

Harbor Acres Notches Another Mega-Sale

A Paul Rudolph-designed midcentury modern home sells for $5.25 million.

04/07/2016 By Ilene Denton

Article

Sarasota Architect Replicates Iconic Paul Rudolph Structure

Architect Joe King on replicating the Walker Guest House.

10/01/2015 By Joe King

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Architect Toshiko Mori to Speak in Sarasota This Month

Talking with acclaimed architect Toshiko Mori, who will speak this month in Sarasota.

09/30/2015 By Kay Kipling

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A Paul Rudolph-Designed Beach House Stays True to Its Heritage

The home is a tiny masterpiece.

09/30/2015 By Robert Plunket

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For Sale: A Truly Cool Lamolithic House on Siesta Key

This week Bob Plunket takes us inside a uniquely renovated Lamolithic house on Siesta Key that's currently for sale for $800,000.

08/07/2015 By Robert Plunket

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Only in Sarasota: Paul Rudolph's Cocoon House

This month's "Only in Sarasota" illustration is Paul Rudolph's iconic Cocoon House.

10/02/2014 By John Pirman

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Bayfront Project Caused Turmoil in Sarasota

The rerouting of U.S. 41, and its effect on Sarasota's bayfront, caused turmoil in the 1950s.

09/30/2014 By Larry Kelleher

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Only in Sarasota: Canopy Walk, Sarasota High School

Illustrator John Pirman illustrates the Paul Rudolph-designed canopy walk at Sarasota High School.

06/30/2014 By Megan McDonald

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A Mid-Century Modern Lido Key Home Gets a Thoughtful Renovation

A Lido Key home emphasizes the defining principles of the Sarasota School architectural style.

10/01/2013 By Carol Tisch Photography by Greg Wilson

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Sarasota Boasts Treasure Trove of Mid-Century Modern Architecture

Yes, tourists come for the beaches, but if we get smart, they'll also come to see our treasure trove of mid-century modern architecture.

10/01/2013 By Robert Plunket

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Architecture Guru Carl Abbott Releases New Book

Mr. Chatterbox salutes famed Sarasota architect Carl Abbott.

06/03/2013 By Bob Plunket