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| Like all good Florida homes, outside spaces are part of the living area. The front door, on the left side of this photo, doesn't lead to an interior room but rather to the open air "lanai" (the Floridian term for a screened room) with family room on one side and a pool and patio on the other. Private Comment
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| The home's architectural inspiration comes from mid-century modernism in general and the Sarasota School in particular. This is no more evident than on the front, street-side of the home. Architect Kean refers to the home as "a reinterprtation of the Classical White Box." Private Comment
Much of the home was built using insulated concrete forms (ICFs). This type of construction, which has concrete placed between boards of Styrofoam or similar insulation, yields a more energy-efficient home. The mass of the concrete also keeps most of the surrounding sound out of the interior. |
| One of the major living areas on the main level is the gallery located on the western edge of the property. This room has no windows to the west to prevent heat from the afternoon and evening sun, as well as to provide privacy from the adjacent alley. Private Comment
A large set of glass doors opposite this wall can be pushed out of the way to connect this room to the patio and pool. |
| A large family room is to the left upon entering the house. This room has a kitchen area at one end, stair to the upper level at the opposite end, built-in storage, fireplace and entertainment center at one side and glass doors to the patio and pool at the other side. Private Comment
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| Glass doors open the family room to the pool area. Retractable and motorized screens can be lowered from the ceiling to keep insects out. Private Comment
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| The stair opposite the kitchen is a sculptural element in the space, appearing as stacked blocks zig-zagging their way up and down. Private Comment
Large windows along the front provide generous natural light to the stairway and family room. |
| A large drop-down screen comes down from the ceiling when it's movie time. This screen is visible from the pool and patio area so it'll be outdoor movie night when the weather is right and the doors are open. A great place to have that Superbowl party. Private Comment
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| An outdoor kitchen lies on the opposite corner of the patio and pool area. With this outdoor kitchen, the main kitchen, a small kitchen in the gallery and a small kitchen area in the upstairs master suite, the future owners of this show house will never be too far from food and drink! Private Comment
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| Also located on the main level: a bedroom, an office, a full bath and two powder rooms ... Private Comment
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| Upstairs, a loft space and balcony adjacent to the master bedroom is the perfect spot to read a book or watch television when you want some quiet alone time. Private Comment
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| The workout room has access to the master bedroom balcony and its own bath. Floor-to-ceiling windows makes it a light and bright space to work up some sweat. Private Comment
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| Also adjacent to the loft area is the 12'x17' master bedroom. Private Comment
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| This bedroom lives quite large, thanks to its balcony. Just make yourself a cup of coffee in the adjacent kitchen area and sit out on the balcony to enjoy that glorious, "good morning, Florida" weather. Private Comment
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| Though still connected to the grid, the home does incorporate several solar energy items, such as these collectors. Private Comment
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| An emergency power generator is ready for those times during hurricane season when the electrical grid may be down. Private Comment
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| The main level plan shows the home's courtyard layout, with the pool, patio and lanai at the center — all outdoor spaces. (North is to the right of the plan.) To the left is the family and kitchen areas, and at the top is the gallery. Private Comment
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| The upper level consists of the loft, workout room and master bedroom and bathroom. The large rectangle at the top of the plan is the gallery ceiling. Private Comment
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