Architecture Sarasota

Learn about the development of Sarasota's distinctive architectural heritage while visiting historic districts and emerging neighborhoods.Explore the development of Sarasota while visiting several of the city’s historic districts and emerging neighborhoods, including 1920s Burn's Court, mid-20th century Central Downtown, and the redeveloping Rosemary District. Learn about the people, places, and events that shaped Sarasota’s distinctive […]

Gain insight into the evolution of American architecture while experiencing the buildings and history of Sarasota’s celebrated Main Street.Gain insight into the evolution of American architecture while experiencing the historical development of Sarasota and the buildings that make up its much-celebrated Main Street. From the Sarasota County Courthouse (1927) to the former S.H Kress & […]

Learn about the adaptive use of the 1920s Sarasota High School and its 1960s addition which became the new Sarasota Art Museum.The original Sarasota High School Building (1926) by M. Leo Elliott was transformed into the Sarasota Museum of Art by Ringling College of Art and Design, officially opening in 2019. This tour will explore […]

Three experts present and debate varying philosophies and technical approaches to preserving modern architectural and design heritage.Stewarding modern architecture and resources from the mid- and late-20th century frequently poses a distinct set of challenges: from technical issues of conserving manufactured materials and their often experimental applications to philosophical considerations of favoring conceptual over physical authenticity. […]

Following the Symposium, enjoy a boxed lunch and join an insider tour of projects that have conserved the legacy of the Sarasota School.Following the Symposium, enjoy a boxed lunch at the Siesta Key Chapel and then join expert guides on this limited capacity, insider tour that will share the history and original designs of several […]

Sip a cocktail and enjoy the sunset as you cruise Sarasota Bay and learn about the city’s history and architectural heritage from a boat.There is no better way to experience the architecture of Sarasota than by boat! This exclusive evening cruise blends beautiful sunset views with iconic landmarks located along the shores of Sarasota Bay. […]

Back by popular demand, explore the iconic architecture of Lido Shores with exclusive access inside many of these modern marvels.Tour Sarasota’s original midcentury modernist neighborhood, where the Sarasota School of Architecture began. Designer and developer Philip Hiss brought ideas from around the world, harnessing the burgeoning talent of those architects who became known as the […]