Sarasota School of Architecture

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The Sarasota School of Architecture was a mid-20th-century regional modernist movement in Florida known for its climate-responsive, minimalist designs that integrated indoor and outdoor spaces.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf architectural movement
regional modernist movement
architecturalStyle Modernism
country United States of America
surface form: United States
endTime 1960s
field architecture
hasCharacteristic attention to sun angles and orientation
courtyards and patios
cross-ventilation strategies
deep overhangs
economy of means
emphasis on horizontality
exposed structural systems
flat or low-pitched roofs
flexible interior partitions
honest expression of materials
indoor-outdoor continuity
integration of built-in furniture
integration of pools and water features
large glass surfaces
lightweight construction
minimal ornamentation
modular design
open floor plans
passive cooling strategies
raised floor slabs and platforms
screened porches and lanais
screens and jalousies
shading devices tailored to Florida climate
simple geometric volumes
site-specific design
sliding glass doors
strong connection to landscape
structural clarity
sunshades and brise-soleil
use of concrete, steel, and glass
use of local materials
use of pilotis and stilts in some buildings
visual lightness of structures
hasInfluenceOn Florida modern residential architecture
contemporary sustainable design in warm climates
influencedBy Bauhaus NERFINISHED
International Style NERFINISHED
regional modernism
locatedIn Florida
Sarasota NERFINISHED
movementCenter Sarasota metropolitan area NERFINISHED
notableFor climate-responsive design
integration of indoor and outdoor spaces
minimalist forms
use of natural light and ventilation
otherName Sarasota Modern NERFINISHED
regionServed Florida Gulf Coast NERFINISHED
startTime 1940s

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Riverview High School, Sarasota architecturalStyle Sarasota School of Architecture