Next-Gen Design

Meet Jonathan Rameau, an Architect Who Pivots Between Residential and Commercial Projects

Rameau's Sarasota firm is handling everything from the renovation of the historic Leonard Reid home to a massive biosolids corporation in Pasco County.

06/08/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Next-Gen Design

Meet Architect Leonardo Lunardi, Who Pivots Between Mansions and Multifamily Projects

Although he's worked alongside an original Sarasota School architect on high-end builds, he's not above designing much-needed affordable housing.

06/01/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Next-Gen Design

Architect Steffani Drass Designs Homes With Modern Warmth

Drass is among the few women who is a lead architect and founder of her own firm in Sarasota.

05/24/2023 By Kim Doleatto

The Final Countdown

These Three Architecture Firms Have Been Named as Finalists to Design the New Sarasota Performing Arts Center

Each of the firms will deliver a public presentation about their work next week.

05/23/2023 By Staff

Next-Gen Design

Meet the Power Couple Reimagining Modern Architecture

Architect Daniel Lear and realtor Victoria Lear of Lear Studio bring Sarasota School of Architecture style into today's builds.

05/18/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Next-Gen design

PS Design Workshop Is One of the Young Firms Building Sarasota's Future

For Derek Pirozzi and Omar Saleh, outdoor living is a major point of reference.

04/28/2023 By Kim Doleatto

SPAC-tacular

Six Architecture Firms Picked as Candidates to Design the Sarasota Performing Arts Center

The firms were selected from a pool of applicants interested in building the $275 million-$300 million center at The Bay.

03/13/2023 By Staff

Hiss and Hers

World-Renowned Architect Toshiko Mori to Receive Architecture Sarasota Award

The architect, whose work is on display on Casey Key, is the first recipient of the Philip Hanson Hiss Award.

03/08/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Old Flame

A New Program Seeks to Save Sarasota's Historic Homes and Buildings Forever

Property owners can now apply for an easement that bars demolition in perpetuity.

01/27/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Get Schooled

Essential Intelligence About the Sarasota School of Architecture

Local newcomers may not be familiar with the midcentury modern movement and its significance. Here are some design takeaways to get started.

11/17/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Architecture

Architecture Sarasota Announces 2022 MOD Weekend

The ninth annual festival, which runs Nov. 10-13, celebrates "tropical modernism" and looks at how natural elements shape design then and now.

10/26/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Only in Sarasota

Sarasota's Kress Building Was Built to Boost the Economy During the Depression

It’s one of the last remaining Art Deco landmarks in our area.

09/01/2022 By John Pirman

Sustainable star

Solstice Planning Wins Sustainability Award for St. Armands Parking Garage

Architect Jonathan Parks of Solstice Planning was awarded at the 2022 AIA Florida convention.

08/09/2022 By Kim Doleatto

What a Trip

This Sarasota Home Has Fascinating Ties to the Study of Psychedelics

Arcturus was built by Rick Doblin, a New College graduate and lobbyist for the use of psychedelics in trauma therapy.

07/26/2022 By Megan McDonald

Public works

Sweet Sparkman Architecture Unveils Six New Projects We'll All Be Using

A racquet center and an aquatic center are among the projects Sweet Sparkman Architecture & Interiors designed.

07/13/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Old and Improved

Inside Three Lovingly Restored Historic Homes

Some homeowners are choosing to preserve older Florida homes that tell a story—even when it would financially behoove them to tear them down.

07/01/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Leedy Certified

Architecture Sarasota Honors Gene Leedy With an Exhibit and Tour

Architect Max Strang will guide a tour of Leedy's architecture and share intimate stories about his time with the legendary architect.

03/24/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Exit Interview

Home Builder Josh Wynne Doesn't Hold Back About Why He's Leaving Sarasota

Despite an unprecedented housing boom, the award-winning Wynne is moving closer to nature.

03/15/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Coming Attraction

Historic Charles Ringling Building in Downtown Sarasota to Become 'SRQUS' Music Venue

Plans for the property include capacity for between 300 and 500 people, a new mezzanine level, and a speakeasy-type social club on the top floor.

03/07/2022 By Staff

Hats Off

Sarasota Architecture Gets a Shout Out in The New York Times' Annual Travel Feature

Our town's commitment to preserving its Sarasota School of Architecture buildings landed it on the list of "52 Places for a Changed World."

01/11/2022 By Kim Doleatto