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This page left to right: Image courtesy of Sarasota Architectural Foundation. Umbrella House. Photographer Anton Grassl. Image courtesy of Center for Architecture Sarasota.
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The heads of CFAS and SAF have a candid conversation about the past, present and future of the Sarasota built environment. etween high-rises going up downtown and historic homes going down in Burns Court, the development of the local built environment takes center stage for everyone from industry architects to neighborhood aficionados. And with Center for Architecture Sarasota and Sarasota Architectural Foundation joining forces for the first time in an exhibition earlier this year, the two powerful advocates seem stronger than ever. CFAS Board Chairperson David Lowe, founder of DKL Design, and SAF Chairman of the Board Dr. Christopher Wilson, professor of architecture and design history at Ringling College, sat down with SRQ to talk G Wiz, tiny homes and why they’re optimistic about urbanism. WRITER // Phil Lederer
3 SAF is dedicated to increasing awareness of the Sarasota School of Architecture movement, helping to preserve or rehabilitate its irreplaceable buildings and demonstrating its relevance to the contemporary built environment.
4 The Center for Architecture was created in 2013 to ensure Sarasota’s architectural legacy is appreciated and that the designers of today have a forum. The Center for Architecture is a not-for-profit member-supported exhibit space and lecture hall; a meeting place and destination for people who believe good design matters. Through exhibits, lectures, tours and special events, the center provides a place where design professionals, community leaders, students and the public can admire, discuss and debate our built environment.
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