UPCOMING EVENTS

The Sarasota Architectural Foundation Mission:
To promote preservation and awareness of Sarasota's architecture and design, beginning with the Sarasota School of Architecture and beyond.

The Sarasota Architectural Foundation (SAF) is the outgrowth of "An American Legacy: The Sarasota School of Architecture Tour and Symposium," a five-day showcase of Sarasota County's unique mid-century modern architecture known as the Sarasota School of Architecture. Developed by members of the Fine Arts Society of Sarasota, Inc. (FASS), the 2001 Tour was attended by over 1,000 design professionals, scholars, and individuals from around the world, and comprised scholarly lectures, guided bus and boat tours, a documentary, exhibitions and social events. A core group of Tour organizers subsequently formed SAF to focus on the ongoing preservation and celebration of the Sarasota School structures, and the promotion of architectural excellence within the Sarasota community.

GIVE THE GIFT OF MEMBERSHIP!


You can be a part of expanding the community of modern architecture advocates by providing a gift membership to a family member, friend, company, or school this Holiday Season. Gift memberships include a DVD of the documentary An American Legacy: The Sarasota School of Architecture, regular newsletter, and special alerts about tours. In addition SAF will send a special note card to each of your recipients to let them know of your generosity. SAF will also send you a letter acknowledging your donation to SAF in 2009.

Not only does this unique gift idea help promote the Sarasota School of Architecture, but it'll be enjoyed by your friends and loved ones throughout the whole year. Just click here to open the PDF gift form and email or mail it to SAF to send this great gift.

RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL - Sarasota, Florida

Design: Paul Rudolph
Photos by Ezra Stoller © Esto

THE RIVERVIEW MUSIC QUADRANGLE is a plan for the reinvigoration and preservation of the Paul Rudolph building at Riverview High School. The design creates a space for Sarasota musical arts groups to study and perform. It presents the Sarasota community with a creative, practical use for this exceptional building.

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Architecture: The Sarasota School and Beyond


The high of America Moderniam, Sarasota School of Architecture, is design 'of buildings in response to the yopograph, climate, vegetation, regional culture and Florida lifestyle.

A Winter 2008-2009 course offered by the Pierian Spring Academy, www.pierianspringacademy.org in collaboration with the Sarasota Architectural Foundation. Register at 941.716. 2471 or email [email protected]

The 10 session courses are developed and presented by Prof. Peter Lizon, PhD, FAIA, Director of Education of the Sarasota Architectural Foundation

Date: Meeting each Wednesday, 14 January - 18 March 2009
Time: 12:00-2:00 pm.
January 2009
14 An American Legacy: The Sarasota School of Architecture
Presented by Peter Lizon, FAIA

21 An European Legacy: Saving and Restoration of Villa
Tugendhat in Brno. Presented by Peter Lizon, FAIA

28 Atheneum: Analysis of Form
Presented by Peter Lizon, FAIA

February
4 In/Formed by Land
Presented by Guest Lecturer Carl Abbott, FAIA

11 Saving and Restoration of the Paul Rudolph Revere House
Presented by Guest Lecturer Guy Peterson, FAIA

18 The Work and Design Philosophy of Paul Rudolph
Presented by Peter Lizon, FAIA

25 Sustainable Design: Green Architecture
Presented by Guest Lecturer Mark Smith, AIA

March
4 Contextual with the Sky and Sea: The Solstice House
Presented by Guest Lecturer Michael Halflants, AIA

11 Site Specific: The Legacy of Regional Modernism
Presented by Peter Lizon, FAIA

18 Review and Conclusion
Presented by Peter Lizon, FAIA