Past is Prologue, May Open Studios Bundle

Past is Prologue, May Open Studios Bundle

Attend all three open studios for Past is Prologue, Arch SRQ's celebration of National Historic Preservation Month in May!

Wednesdays, May 14th, 21st, & 28th (details below)

5:30-7pm

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Open Studio – Halflants + Pichette

Halflants + Pichette

1350 5th Street, Suite 001, Sarasota, FL

Parking is available on along 5th Street and also Central Avenue

HALFLANTS + PICHETTE is an award-winning modern design-build studio with offices in Sarasota and Tampa. Our goal is to create thoughtful, high-quality modern architecture that responds to context and function. Our collaborative approach to modern architecture is process-oriented and deliberately avoids preconceived solutions. Halflants + Pichette provides a range of services that include architectural design, interior design, master planning, and full construction services.

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Open Studio – Oasis Landscape Architecture

Oasis Landscape Architecture

1003 N Orange Ave, Sarasota FL, 34236

Parking is available in the lot in front of SRQ Waterworks.

OLA is dedicated to elevating the outdoor experience through thoughtful and innovative design. They recognize the importance the outdoors have in shaping the social fabric of our communities, and are committed to creating vibrant, inclusive, and inviting environments that enrich the lives of all who experience them.

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Open Studio – Sweet Sparkman Architecture and Interiors, Inc.

Sweet Sparkman Architecture and Interiors, Inc.

1819 Main St., Suite 400, Sarasota FL, 34236

Parking is available at the McCulloch Pavilion (walking distance to the studio) or, along Main Street.

Sweet Sparkman's process combines thoughtful exploration of each site’s unique story with innovative, collaborative design. By integrating cultural, environmental, and community insights, they create spaces that are resilient, sustainable, and deeply connected to their surroundings. Discover how their non-prescriptive approach transforms every project into a meaningful reflection of its place.

ABOUT OPEN STUDIOS

As part of Past is Prologue, Architecture Sarasota is offering opportunities to tour three local firms innovating and contributing to the preservation and legacy of the Sarasota School of Architecture. On Wednesdays during the month of May, explore past, current, and future projects, get to know members of the team, and enjoy a drink and a nibble with Sweet Sparkman Architects and Interiors, Inc., Oasis Landscape Architecture, and Halflants + Pichette.

ABOUT PAST IS PROLOGUE

Historic Preservation is not about freezing historic sites and our built heritage in time, but working with residents and stakeholders to sensitively manage the change necessary to ensure our communities flourish. This year, Architecture Sarasota is celebrating National Historic Preservation Month by offering a range of activities under the theme of "Past is Prologue," emphasizing the role of preservation in safeguarding historic places while addressing current and future needs. Throughout May 2025, the organization is hosting lectures, open studios of local firms, excursions, and a Historic Preservation 101 course led by President Marty Hylton. The month concludes with an on-line auction, celebration, and an update on the organization's various initiatives including the Restoring a Sense of Place Disaster Recovery and Preserving the Manufactured Housing Communities of Sarasota County, among others.