Seibert Architects in florida / caribbean Architect Fall 2009

Seibert Architects is featured in the florida / caribbean Architect magazine Fall 2009 issue for the Cohen House's Excellence in Architecture-Renovations & Additions Merit Award. The jury that awarded Seibert Architects this award said " Florida's famous mid-century modernism is in good hands with skillful renovations like this one".

Designed by Paul Rudolph in 1954 the original owners intended for the house to be used for living, entertaining and ensemble concerts. Renovations to the house were conducted in 2005/2006 with the owner requiring that the house be documented and restored to its original state by repairing deteriorated structural components, rehabilitating the finishes and original furniture and providing modern conveniences and technologies to accommodate today's lifestyle.

Photographic prints from the original Ezra Stoller negatives were used to documents the design intent and detailing.

Photo credit-Martie Lieberman

Dale S. Parks, AIA, LEED A.P. awarded "Citizen Architect"

Seibert Architects is pleased to announce that Dale S. Parks, AIA, LEED A.P. was recently honored by the American Institute of Architects' National Board of Directors as a Citizen Architect. The AIA National Board of Directors identifies a Citizen Architect as architects that show a commitment to their community through civic engagement and the broader purposes of architecture.

Mr. Parks has served on City of Sarasota Advisory Boards for over 15 years and is currently a member of the City of Sarasota's Comunity Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Advisory Board.

Slightly more than 1 percent of National AIA members are considered Citizen Architects. The AIA National Board of Directors recognizes "civic engaged architects serving their communities by applying their insights, talents, training and experience to actively advocate and support initiatives that enhance the quality of life and future of the communities they serve".

Cooney House Resort Rental

The Cooney House designed in 1967 by Seibert Architects and one of the most famous of the Sarasota School of Architecture homes is available for rent. The Cooney house has been published internationally and has won numerous awards for it's simple, class modern design.

This home has 4 bedrooms and 3 baths and is located just off St. Armands Circle. Within a short walk to shopping, galleries, restaurants and Lido Beach, this home is the perfect getaway from snow and cold. The Cooney house will be available in January 2010, furnished and with a 6 month lease preferred.

Please contact Martie Lieberman at 941-724-1118 or through her website at http://www.modernsarasota.com/

Samuel Holladay awarded "Citizen Architect" from AIA

Seibert Architects is pleased to announce that Samuel C. Holladay, AIA was recently honored by the American Institute of Architects' National Board of Directors as Citizen Architects. The AIA National Board of Directors identifies Citizen Architects as architects that show a commitment to their community through civic engagement and the broader purposes of architecture.

Mr. Holladay has served on the Gulf Coast Heritage Association since 2003 which proudly preserves and interprets Historic Spanish Point, a 30 acre sight listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Slightly more the 1 percent of National AIA members are considered Citizen Architects. The AIA National Board of Directors recognizes "civically engaged architects serve their communities by applying their insights, talents, training, and experience to actively advocate and support initiatives that enhance the quality of life and future of the communities they serve."

Photo by: Salvatore Branchifort Photography

Bechtel House by Seibert Architects SOLD

Recently purchased by someone who appreciates the Sarasota School of Architecture style of homes, the Bechtel house shows the transition from the 1950-1960's Sarasota School of Architecture houses that had terrazzo floors and flat roofs to the vaulted ceilings and concrete floors. Built in 1967 it is larger than the previous SSA homes and offers sliding walls of glass, stacked block walls and a large patio/garden area. This home was sold by Martie Lieberman of SaraBay Real Estate. Martie specializes in Sarasota School of Architecture properties and also conducts tours of the Modern Sarasota homes in the area.

Seibert Architects Modern Beaches Tour Sept 19th

SEIBERT ARCHITECTS
THE MODERN BEACHES TOUR

Sept 19th, 2009 from 10AM - 3PM

Since 1955, Seibert Architects has been winning awards for creating classic modern architecture. Come join us as we explore over 50 years of great modern design in Sarasota and the islands of Siesta Key and Longboat Key.

WHAT: SEIBERT ARCHITECTS MODERN BEACHES TOUR
DATE: SATURDAY, SEPT 19, 2009 - 10:00AM to 3:00PM
WHERE: MEET AT HOTEL INDIGO (1223 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota 34236)

TICKETS: $50 PER PERSON. Your check is your reservation.

Mail checks (sorry, no credit card reservations) to:
Martie Lieberman
474 Magellan Drive
Sarasota, FL 34243
Please include your name and email address - Martie will confirm each reservation received until the tour is sold out.

QUESTIONS? Email or call (941)724-1118.

See you soon!

Martie

Martie Lieberman
Modern Sarasota Architecture Tours
www.modernsarasota.com
Tel: 941.724.1118"

Sarasota Architecture Guide Book

Sarasota Architectural Foundation, the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Design Center at Ringling College of Art and Design collaborated on a guidebook that will lead you through the historic and world renown style that originated in Sarasota, the Sarasota School of Architecture. Available today, the guidebook references famous local architects' designs, Paul Rudolph, Jack West, Victor Lundy, and Edward "Tim" Seibert to name a few.

The guidebook contains a map of locations and brief synopsis of each structure on the map.

Contact the foundation at their website: www.toursarasota.com

AIA Honors Local Architect

The Sarasota Herald-Tribune Home & Real Estate section June 27, 2009

Photograph by Jacob Termansen

By Herold Bubil, harold.bubil@heraldtribune.com

Herold writes about architect Paul Rudolph’s Cohen House built in 1955 and its restoration by Seibert Architects PA in 2005-2006. The Cohen restoration by Seibert won the 2009 Merit Award of Excellence for Renovations and Additions from the Florida Chapter of the American Institute of Architects.

Visit the Cohen House this Sunday

This Sunday, June 21st you have the opportunity to visit one of the iconic Sarasota School of Architecture homes located on Siesta Key at 101 Garden Lane, Sarasota, 34242.

The Cohen house was designed by Paul Rudolph in 1955 for Sarasota's Mayor. The Cohen house was recently featured in book Modern America Houses, Fifty Years of Design in Architectural Record. Seibert Architects was also recently award the AIA Award of Merit for the Cohen house.

The Cohen house is currently for sale at $1.1 million, you could own a piece of architectural history. For more information on the Cohen house please call Martie Leiberman at 941-724-1118.

Another LEED(er)

Seibert Architects PA is happy to have another LEED AP (Leadership in Environmental & Energy Design Accredited Professional) as part of our team. Today 06/15/09, Sarah W. Colandro ASID IIDA passed the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) examination and is now designated LEED AP.

Seibert Architects is currently in the process of attaining a LEED Silver Certification from the USGBC for Woodland Middle School in North Port, Florida.

A Zen Design

In the June 2009 issue of Style Magazine A Magazine of the Herald-Tribune Media Group the Rees-Schulaner House was featured : Peace -- by design by Marty Fugate.

The article describes the house as an instant flood of peace created by the zen spaces. Owner Dennis Reese andFelice Shulaner describe the house as "There's a feeling of Zen here, it's the next best thing to yoga class."

The house designed by E.J. Seibert FAIA was designed in 1962. Over time the house had become closed-off and somber. Then in 2003 Rees and Felice purchased the home - brought it back to life from its dormant years with the help of Seibert Architects PA, Ball Construction and interior designer Seth Schulaner.

Paul Rudolph Cohen's House and Edward "Tim" Seibert's Betchel House are talked about on Robert Blunket's blog. They're both great peices of Sarasota School of Architecture examples and are on the market. Both are being represented by Martie Leiberman.

Click to see Robert Plunket blog:

http://www.sarasotamagazine.com/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=1140

Click to see Martie Lieberman's website:

http://www.modernsarasota.com/

Woodland Middle School

Woodland Middle School was selected from 2,500 entries as one of the best new green projects in the southeast region and is a Green Building of America Award winning project. It will be featured in the upcoming special Real Estate & Construction Review-Southeast Green Success Stories edition. The Real Estate & Construction Review is a collection of case studies, resource guides and unique new construction and renovation projects by The Building of America Network.

Kraft Construction Company, Inc., was the construction manager for this project. Seibert Architects PA, the architect for Woodland Middle School, is pleased with Kraft Construction Company, Inc.’s efforts in this sustainable project. Seibert Architects is currently in the process of attaining a LEED Silver Certification from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) for Woodland Middle School.

Sarah Colandro

In the May 2009 issue of Style A Magazine of the Herald Tribune Media Group - Sarah Colandro was in an interveiwed feature Making Spacees Sing written by Su Byron.

Sarah joined Seibert Architects at expanding the interior design services of commercial design projects in 2008. She joins a team of qualifyed professionals dedicated to great design with an enriched history in the South-West Florida community.

The interview by Su goes into Sarah's life of a designer and how she came to be. Sarah found out what Interior Designers are responsible for, ie. floor plans, sections, complying with building codes, she was "sold."

I may not design the windows or roof, but my hands are on all the fun stuff inside.

Sarah's ability to make each project "sing" inspires from her abilities of keeping below the budget, her background on the psychology of color and its use in interior spaces, her dedication to keeping "green", and her extensive knowledge in spacial design and history.

A LEED(er) in Our Community

Seibert Architects PA would like to congratulate Dale S. Parks AIA for successfully attaining LEED AP status. LEED Professional Accreditation distinguishes building professionals with the knowledge and skills to successfully steward the LEED certification process.

"LEED Accredited Professionals (LEED APs) have demonstrated a thorough understanding of green building practices and principles and the LEED Rating System." - U.S. Green Building Council

Seibert Architects PA currently has three projects that are designed to comply with the LEED standards including Woodland Middle School, C.B. Wilson House Historic Rehabilitation, and a private residence.

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design [LEED] is an accreditation by the U.S. Green Building Council.

For more information on LEED, please click on the following link:
http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=1815

Edward "Tim" Seibert Home receives Historic Designation

Written in the Sarasota Herald Tribune on Seibert home on Siesta Key receives Historic Designation.


http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20090324/ARTICLE/903241044/2055/NEWS?Title=Modernist-home-gets-historic-designation
By Zac Anderson
Published: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 1:00 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 6:19 a.m

Spring Lecture Series

A Modern Dwellng: Selecting and Instructing Your Design Team
Part 1 of a 2 part series


March 26, 2009 at 6:00pm at 736 Central Avenue (Planned Parenthood Biulding, Main Conference Room)


Interested in how to hire an Architect & Interior Designer for a home renovation or for a new home? Perhaps just curious of how this process works?

Series Panelist include:
Architect - Sam Holladay, AIA Seibert Architects (workshop 1 & 2)
Intrior Designer - Jens Albiez, Steinberg Interiors (workshop 1)
Contractor - Pat Ball, Ball Construction (workshop 2)
Client - (workshop 1 & 2) A local businessman who has recently gone through this process will share his unique and inside perspective on how the process works and some tips on what to look for when selecting a design team to match your unique vision.

This event is free for Sarasota Architectural Foundation members, and $15 for non-members.
Please RSVP to infor@sarasotaarchituralfoundation.org to reserve your spot for this event. Wine and cheese will be served.

A Classic Time Piece

Photographs by Matt McCourtney

The T.H. Mitchell House by Seibert Architects is recognized in the article

"The Once and Future House"

from the Style Magazine A Magazine of the Herald-Tribune March 2009

By Marty Fugate

The article walks you through the home, detailing every encounter and the man accountable for it - with always having a great story to tell behind every piece.

"The lines are clean and the materials honest; a simple, rectilinear geometry of glass, white Ocala block and white fir post and beams."

"New Owner Michael Cichon is the man responsible. An avid art collector and art dealer, he's equally in love with the art of yesterday and today. Ancient tribal masks and figures bump shoulders with contemporary paintings, photographs and sculptures. It all looks great in this timeless house."

Cichon had purchased the house in 2003 with ambitions of restoring a lost civilization's timepiece.

"Cichon got to work, 'I took a utility blade to the rug...' Cichon kept working, but not alone. Architect Sam Holladay, AIA at Seibert Architects coordinated the restoration"

"For Cichon, it's the perfect house. There's 1560 square feet of interior space and 940 square feet of patio space, but it's all the house he needs. Nothing needs to be added, nothing could be taken away without hurting it. And that's how he defines perfection."

Cichon continues to say,

"Keep it honest - nothing fake. It's a good policy for architecture, and a good policy for life."

Seibert Architects Awarded Home of the Year by SRQ Magazine.

Architect: Seibert Architects PA ; Interior Designer: JKL Design ; Builder: Josh Wynne Construction ; Photographer Matt McCourtney

Seibert Architects is pleased to announce that we have received a Home of the Year Award from SRQ Magazine. The Laurel Street Residence was awarded the Silver Winner for Homes Under 3 Million Dollars.

Designed in a traditional design sympathetic to neighborhood context, Dale Parks, AIA maximized the allowable footprint of the structure with the two-story main house comprised of 2,250 square feet and a detached two story garage/apartment accessory structure.

Please see the March 2009 edition of SRQ Magazine for more details.

Florida AIA Gulf Coast Chapter Notice

"Don't miss this year's 1st 10x10 of the season...

See 10 designers,
artists, writers, etc. present up to 10 slides about what inspires them.
Speakers will be held to 5 min. each.

Friday, Jan. 30 from 5:30
p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Sarasota Art Center
It is $5 for AIA members and $10
for the public.Cash Bar and Hors D'oeuvres available

For more information, please contact Phil Lenzen for info phil@carlsonstudio.org. "

University of South Florida Lecture Series

Starting in January, the University of South Florida College of Visual & Performing Arts will be starting their Spring lecture series. This series is sponsored in part by the Sam M. Gibbons Endowed Chair in Architecture and Urban Design.


All lectures begin at 7pm in ULH 101 and are free and open to the public. Registered architects are able to receive 2 Health, Safety, and Welfare Continuing Education Learning Unites for each lecture attended.


Visit http://www.arch.usf.edu/ website for campus map.



01.26.09
SHoP
Gregg Pasquarelli
New York, New York
http://www.shoparc.com/


02.02.09
Wendell Burnette
Phoenix, Arizona
http://www.wendellburnettearchitectes.com/


02.09.09
woha
Wong Mun Summ
Singapore, Singapore
http://www.wohadesigns.com/


02.16.09
Brian Mackay-Lyons
Halifax, Nova Scotia
http://www.mlsarchitect.ca/
(Reception at 6:30pm)


03.02.09
Anne Fougeron
San Francisco, California
http://www.fougeron.com/


03.30.09
Will Bruder
Phoenix, Arizona
http://www.willbruder.com/
(Reception immediately following the lecture)

Article in the Herald Tribune.

As put in the Sunday January 18, 2009 edition of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune Sunday Real Estate section: Edited by Herold Bubil:

http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20090118/ARTICLE/901180305/2117

"Retreat by the Sea"

"With waves crashing in the background, craftsman at The Hermitage complete the
rebuilding of the Tom Dignam Beach Cottage."

The article continues to talk about The Hermitage Tom Dignam Beach Cottage and the reconstruction Seibert Architects did with Pat Ball Construction. The Cottage was restoration of salvaged materials. The 700sf cottage was built in 1934 and originally housed three small apartments.

“‘We had to totally rebuild it,' said contractor Pat Ball.’it had fallen into
total disrepair; the only thing we were able to salvage was the interior
paneling.'"

"'A lot of what we were doing was looking at what a building that was built in
1934, with no code, no (hurricane) windloads or any of that kind of stuff - how
do you take that and put it back together?' said Sam Holladay."

The article talks a little more on what was done to the structure.

"The building originally housed three small apartments; now it has one artist
studio and two rooms currently used as offices. Two of the rooms have the
original cypress paneling and built-on-site wooden doors with original latches.
But the wooden floors, plumbing fixtures and roof system, topped by rigid
insulation and 5V-crimp metal, are new.”

"The exterior paint colors were chosen after a bit of detective work. 'By
peeling off layers of paint we discovered these colors,' said Holladay."

The Hermitage Artist Retreat Inc. is a retreat designed to nurture guest artists. It is a time for artists to reflect on their work and lives. It is a six week stay that requires nothing from the artists but their self devotion to art.

"It is a very heavy working stay. It is an opportunity for focus and
reflection and that part of the creative process that is very had to carve out a
busy life," says Bruce Rodgers, Executive Director of The Hermitage Artist
Retreat.

And if you are looking for the application form,

"It is by invitation only. When you get that letter in the mail inviting
you to work, it is a very meaningful statement about where you are in your
career," says Rodgers.

"Textbook Modern"

Images by Matt McCourtney

As put in the Sunday January 18, 2009 edition of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune Michael Saunders & Company section:

"Textbook Modern"
"...Mediterranean Revival is not a Florida home-grown style..."

The article continues to state that there is a Floridian style that emanated from the mid twentieth century having roots here in Sarasota. Known as the Sarasota School of Architecture, this style of deep overhangs, flat roofs, large movable glass walls, floating planes that give the sense of light and airiness can be found through-out Sarasota. This iconic time period took prominent from the 1940s through the late 1960 early 1970s and forming fathers were Ralph Twitchell, Paul Rudolph, Mark Hampton, Victor Lundy, Gene Leedy, and our very own Tim Seibert whom founded Seibert Architects.

The article continues by talking about Seibert Archtects' remodeled and addition to 250 Bird Key Drive House.

"...in the style of the Sarasota School of Architecture; its clean lines and open feeling true to that renowned style. The dramatic foyer is visible as you approach the home and, once inside the walls of glass drink-in its lush setting even as the home delivers maximum privacy."

250 Bird Key Drive House was a remodel and addition done by Samuel Holladay AIA, Dale S. Parks AIA, and Pamela Holladay ASID.