The Sarasota School was inspired, at least in part, by the Bauhaus philosophies, but it incorporated traditional forms of Southern U.S. architecture, using patios, verandas, modular construction and raised floors to allow for greater ventilation in Florida's pre-air conditioning days.
The style took advantage of the play or light and shadow, the color and texture of regional material and the beautiful environment of Sarasota. Many of these homes are extant today. Take a look at some of these examples.
From sarasotaarchitecturalfoundation.org
Milam Residence by Paul Rudolph wallpaper.com |
Hiss Studio by Tim Seibert safsrq.wordpress.com |
Weaving/Thomasson House by Gene Leedy paulrudolph.blogspot.com |
Dolphin House by Carl Abbott sarasotavisualarts.com |
Lake Shore Drive home by Jack West zillow.com |
Horizon House by Mark Hampton archiplanet.org |