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Architecture Tour May 19 with John Howey, Yann Weymouth + Harold Bubil
Posted Under: Remodel & Renovate in Sarasota, Design & Decor in Sarasota, In My Neighborhood in Sarasota | April 28, 2012 12:41 PM | 173 views | 1 comment
FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT MISSED THIS TOUR, here are photos taken by fellow tour-goer, Don Miller, that you will enjoy:
Click Here :: Don Miller Professional Photographer
And a few of my photos, too:
Click Here::Martie's Photos of Howey & Weymouth Tour
THANK YOU Harold Bubil, Architects John Howey and Yann Weymouth, and everyone for participating.
Enjoy your summer!
Martie
ABOUT THE ARCHITECTS: John Howey FAIA wrote the book about the Sarasota School of Architecture in the 90s that brought so much attention to the work in this area. He was drawn to Florida because of what Rudolph and the other architects were creating here in the mid-century period. Yann Weymouth AIA is an extremely accomplished design architect.
THE TOUR starts in Sarasota, goes up to St Petersburg Saturday, May 19th, where we meet up with about half of the tour group, then start seeing buildings with the architects who designed them. There's a boxed lunch served, and we'll get back to St Petersburg location by 4:15 and return to Sarasota by 5pm.
WHEN: Saturday, May 19, 2012
To purchase tickets, simply email Martie Lieberman (This tour sold out.)
Thank you for your interest in good architecture!
MartieMARTIE LIEBERMAN, Coldwell Banker Downtown Sarasota
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Modern Sarasota Architecture: Bechtel House (1967) by Seibert Architects 1967
Posted Under: Design & Decor in Sarasota | December 25, 2011 5:47 AM | 3,264 views | 3 comments
I have the best job in the world! I get to sell "Sarasota School of Architecture" properties and organize architecture tours for individuals and groups interested in art, history, preservation and modern design.
Here's one of my recently SOLD listings, the Bechtel House (1967), designed by Seibert Architects. This excellent example of Sarasota's mid-century modern architecture sold quickly to someone who understands and appreciates good design.
ABOUT THE BECHTEL HOUSE: Built in 1967, the Bechtel House was designed for a corporate executive and his wife, and is larger than most Modern Sarasota properties, with 2,520 s.f. of air-conditioned space. The Bechtel has many hallmarks of mid-century Sarasota architecture, including stacked-block walls, clerestory windows and sliding walls of glass. In addition, the Bechtel is a transitional house that moves toward the 1970's with its soaring, vaulted ceilings and concrete floors, versus the flat roofs and terrazzo floors found in Sarasota's architecture during the 1950's-1960's.
The Bechtel House has two bedrooms, a separate studio, two living rooms, a swimming pool, two-car garage, spacious atrium, pond and courtyard. It is across the street from Greg Allman's old house (yes, of the Allman Brothers Band!). Can you imagine the stories this place could tell?
PLEASE ENJOY PHOTOS OF THE BECHTEL HOUSE AND OTHER EXAMPLES OF SARASOTA MODERN ARCHITECTURE HERE.
DID YOU KNOW? I'm an active Realtor with Coldwell Banker Downtown Sarasota and have other modern properties available for sale, too. Nobody knows modern architecture in this area like I do. So please be sure to let me know if you are interested in buying or selling a modern property - it would be a pleasure working with you!
All my best to you,
Martie
Martie Lieberman, Realtor - Architecture & Design Specialist
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate100 N Tamiami Tr, Downtown Sarasota, FL 34236
941.724.1117 Direct - Call me any time!
941.366.8070 office
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Sarasota Modern in DWELL - Rebirth of the Cool
Posted Under: General Area in Sarasota, Remodel & Renovate in Sarasota, Design & Decor in Sarasota | August 22, 2011 8:22 PM | 2,166 views | 1 comment"Rebirth of the Cool"- Jordan Kushins, Dwell Associate Editor
DWELL MAGAZINE featured the Rupp Seibert property in its 'Houses We Love' section, called "Rebirth of the Cool" - Check it out in this month's DWELL Magazine (p.46) or visit: http://www.dwell.com/articles/rebirth-of-the-cool.html
SARASOTA Magazine is currently featuring the house in their Platinum Issue. See "Home Sweet Sarasota Home" by Su Byron + Marty Fugate (p. 61) or visit HERE:
Seibert Architects just won the 2011 AIA Florida/Caribbean award of excellence for renovation and additions for this fine house.
See more Rupp Seibert photos HERE and if you are interested in learning more about the Rupp-Seibert House, please contact Martie for more details, floor plan or survey at 941.724.1118.
Thank you for your continued interest in Sarasota's modern legacy!Martie
MARTIE LIEBERMAN, Realtor, GRI
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate
www.ModernSarasota.com941.724.1118 - martie@modernsarasota.com
100 N Tamiami Trail, (Across from Ritz Carlton, Downtown)
Sarasota, FL 34236 941.366.8070 Office
Photos: DWELL, Jacob Termansen, Seibert Architects, Sarasota Magazine
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AIA Florida + Caribbean Honor +Design Awards Recipients 2011
Posted Under: Remodel & Renovate, Going Green, Design & Decor | August 14, 2011 10:36 AM | 1,650 views | No commentsCongratulations 2011 AIA Florida + Caribbean
Architecture + Design Award Recipients *
Unbuilt Awards
Merit
- Wharf Road by Oppenheim Architecture + Design
- Ehkita by Guy Peterson/OFA, Inc.
- FIU Science Classroom Complex by Perkins + Will
- Bungalow 354 by Shulman + Associates
- Peek-a-boo Building by Shulman + Associates
- Sarasota County Beach Park Pavilions by TOTeMS
Honor
- Casa Sky Valley by Mateu Architecture, Inc.
- Parque de Levante by K/R Architect, PC
- Wadi Resort by Oppenheim Architecture + Design
Award of Excellence
Merit
- New Work - Casey Key House by Guy Peterson/OFA, Inc.
- New Work - Enea Headquarters by Oppenheim Architecture + Design
- New Work - Brunnstrom Residence by Clemen Bruns Schaub Architect & Associates
- New Work - Alonzo & Tracy Mourning Senior High, Biscayne Bay Campus by Arquitectonica
- New Work - 88 La Gorce by Touzet Studio
- New Work - Edens & Avant by Gensler
- New Work - Shands Cancer Hospital at UF by Flad Architects
- Renovations & Additions - 42nd Street by Seibert Architects, PA
Honor
- New Work - Split House by K/R Architect, PC
- New Work - FIU School of International & Public Affairs by Arquitectonica
- Restoration and Additions - Revere Quality House Restoration & New Companion House by Guy Peterson/OFA, Inc.
Theoretical & Research Design
Merit
Healthcare Clinic for the Homeless by Christian MacCarroll, Assoc. AIA
Masonry Award
Merit
River Road House by huum Architects
Honor Awards
Gold Medal - Miguel A. Rodriguez, FAIA (AIA Miami)
Silver Medal - Daniel L. Kirby, AIA, AICP, LEED AP (AIA Orlando)
Anthony Pullara Chapter Award - AIA Southwest
Anthony Pullara Individual Honor Award - Steve Jernigan, FAIA (AIA Northwest)
William G. McMinn, FAIA Award for Outstanding Architectural Education Contributions - Michael Kuenstle, AIA (AIA Gainesville)
Allied Member of the Year - The Beck Group
Associate Individual Honor Award - Christopher Ressler, Assoc. AIA (AIA Southwest)
Charles W. Clary Government Service Award - Juan Carlos Arteaga, AIA (AIA Miami)
Bob Graham Architectural Awareness Award - Jose Abreu, P.E.
Photographer of the Year - Steven Brooke
Mellen C. Greeley Craftsman Award - Ann Holloway Williams (presented posthumously)For more information about the awards and recipients, visit: http://www.aiafla.org/Design-Awards_Current-Winners.cfm
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Mid-Century Original Sells in Sarasota Florida
Posted Under: Home Buying in Sarasota, Home Selling in Sarasota, Design & Decor in Sarasota | August 13, 2011 9:49 AM | 1,944 views | 2 commentsI have a great job. I get to help people buy interesting houses and properties in the resort town of Sarasota, Florida.
Here's an example of one of Sarasota's original mid-century houses that pop up for sale occasionally.
I had the pleasure of selling this property yesterday - to buyers who appreciate its originality. It was built in 1956 and designed by Architect Frank Martin, son of the well-known architect, Thomas Reed Martin.
SEE PHOTOS and enjoy this article by Marsha Fottler and Sarasota Herald Tribune, called "Perfectly Preserved" with photos by Mike Lang http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20100725/ARTICLE/7251004?tc=ar
And thanks again for your interest in Sarasota's architecture, from past to present.All my best to you!
Martie
Martie Lieberman, Realtor - Architecture & Design Specialist
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate100 N Tamiami Tr, Downtown Sarasota, FL 34236
941.724.1117 Direct - Call me any time!
941.366.8070 office
www.modernsarasota.com
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WILLIAM MORGAN, FAIA: Florida Modern Architect
Posted Under: Celebrity Homes in Florida, Going Green in Florida, Design & Decor in Florida | January 23, 2011 3:11 PM | 2,477 views | 4 commentsCLICK HERE TO SEE PHOTOS OF ARCHITECTURE BY WILLIAM MORGAN:In 2005, I led a tour with Architect and author, Robert McCarter, to see William Morgan's modern architecture on the East coast of Florida, with members of the Sarasota Architectural Foundation. It was an amazing experience, with visits to many of Mr Morgan's best modern beach houses and commercial buildings.
Many of Mr Morgan's clients joined a celebration reception and dinner honoring Mr. Morgan at the Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art. Mr McCarter gave a fine lecture on the importance of Mr Morgan's architecture. The next day we toured even more sites, with Mr Morgan showing us the reason and the beauty behind each building. The final stop was a beach-front lunch and book-signing at the home of Mr and Mrs (Bunny) Morgan.
I treasure my copy of this beautiful book, signed by Mr Morgan, and author Robert McCarter that day. Here it is:
William Morgan: Selected and Current Works, The Master Architect Series VI
A BRIEF BIOGRAPHY:
William N Morgan was educated at Harvard under Walter Gropius and Jose Luis Sert, and trained in the Cambridge office of Paul Rudolph. Mr. Morgan was appointed a Lehman Fellow of Harvard University and studied as a Fulbright grantee in Italy in 1958 and 1959. Subsequently he received a Wheelwright Fellowship of the Graduate School of Design, and a Graham Foundation Grantee for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts for research. Mr. Morgan is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects and a past chairman of the AIA Committee on Design.
In 1961 Mr. Morgan established his architectural practice in Jacksonville, Florida. Well known for excellence in architectural design, his works range from modest residences to such major projects as the Florida State Museum of Natural History in Gainesville, the U.S. Embassy in Khartoum, Sudan; the U.S. Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, Westinghouse World Headquarters in Orlando, Pyramid Condominium in Ocean City, Maryland; Bloomingdales store in Miami and Neiman Marcus in Ft. Lauderdale. Often published in the United States and abroad, numerous design awards have recognized his work.Over the years, Mr. Morgan has lectured and served as a visiting critic at such architectural schools as Harvard, Tulane, North Carolina State University, and the University of Florida. Appointed Gibbons Eminent Scholar in Architecture and Urban Planning in 1990, he also has served as the Beinecke-Reeves Distinguished Chair in Architectural Preservation at the University of Florida. In 1998 the American Institute of Architects conferred an Institute Honor on Mr. Morgan in recognition of his lifelong research into the beginnings of architectural creativity.
http://www.williammorganarchitects.com/residential-design/dune/
Start with the famous Dune House, and then click on other houses and commercial projects. There's so much to see, and so much to learn. Enjoy!
Thanks for your interest in Florida's modern architecture.
All my best!
Martie
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Martie Lieberman, Realtor - Architecture & Design Specialist
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate100 N Tamiami Tr, Downtown Sarasota, FL 34236
941.724.1117 Direct - Call me any time!
941.366.8070 office
www.modernsarasota.com
about.me/modernsarasota
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MID-FLORIDA REGIONAL MLS offers free access to Consumers
Posted Under: Home Buying in Sarasota, Home Selling in Sarasota | January 23, 2011 6:49 AM | 2,659 views | No commentsStudies show that most real estate buyers start looking on the internet, and eventually call a Realtor when they narrow down their search.
This information is available on a number of good commercial websites, including Trulia, AOL, Yahoo, Zillow, Realtor.com and many more.
DID YOU KNOW there is a free website, created by the Mid-Florida Regional MLS, with all the property listings we Realtors use? The "MY FLORIDA MLS" Search engine allows any person to search, free of blinking ads and other distractions. It doesn't put "featured" properties in front of what you are asking for, either. Care to give it a try?
SEARCH THE SAME LISTINGS WE FLORIDA REALTORS USE
Search for any house or property using this link:
http://myfloridahomesmls.com/modernsarasota
Let me know if you find it to be a good tool for you to begin your search for the perfect property in Florida.Enjoy your search!
MartieMartie Lieberman, Realtor - Architecture & Design Specialist
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate100 N Tamiami Tr, Downtown Sarasota, FL 34236
941.724.1117 Direct - Call me any time!
941.366.8070 office
www.modernsarasota.com
about.me/modernsarasota
