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Architecture Sarasota stewards the legacy of the Sarasota School of Architecture and provides a forum for the education, advocacy, and celebration of good design in the global built environment.
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ARCHITECTURE SARASOTA RECEIVES DOCOMOMO US ADVOCACY CITATION OF MERIT
The Restoring a Sense of Place Disaster Recovery Program, launched by Architecture Sarasota, has been honored with the Docomomo US 2025 Modernism in America Award, Citation of Merit for its quick and forward-thinking response to the devastating impacts of Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024.
Within 72 hours of Hurricane Helene, Architecture Sarasota mobilized a comprehensive strategy to support owners and stewards of historic structures through five key initiatives: documentation, assessments, information sharing, emergency landmark determinations, and adaptation.
“This award recognizes Architecture Sarasota for their dedication to documenting Modern heritage and serving their community in a time of extreme need,” said Liz Waytkus, Executive Director of Docomomo US.
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ART DECO: 100 YEARS OF STYLE
ARCHITECTURE, INTERIORS AND FURNITURE
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
6 – 7 pm
This presentation will begin at the origin of the Art Deco style, the landmark 1925 "International Exposition of Modern Industrial and Decorative Arts" in Paris, which gave the style its name, then highlight the buildings and interiors that were a result of the organizers' stipulation that "reproductions, imitations, and counterfeits of ancient styles will be strictly prohibited."
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THE BAY CULTURAL DISTRICT TOUR
Friday, October 10, 2025
10 – 11:30 am
Explore the Cultural District’s architectural landmarks, including four National Register buildings: Municipal Auditorium, Chidsey Library, Blue Pagoda, and Sarasota Garden Club. Learn about their history, design, and the future of this 53-acre site.
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The Sarasota 100 is a community-selected collection of our favorite landmarks – from the iconic structures to everyday places – that give Sarasota its unique architectural character and distinct sense of place.
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