American regional modernism in the mid-century founded by Sarasota school of architecture in Sarasota, FL during the 1941 to 1966. Develop by the members, Paul Rudolph, Bert Brosmith, Ralph Twittchell, William Rupp, Victor Lundy, Tim Seibert, Jack West, Philip Hiss, Gene Leedy, Carl Abbot and Mark Hampton. Sarasota school of architecture was characterizing by climate, topography and Florida lifestyle, which influenced in the development of American Architecture. By 1950’s it expand to outside U.S and was consider one of the most important places in the world of Architecture creativity. The Sarasota School least well known American modernism movements, but is one of the most intriguing. Born from a combination of Bauhaus rigor and tropical building styles, but adapted to housing demands, regional construction and traditions. The homes are practical yet creative and entirely minimal.
Twittchell and Rudolph were the masterminds behind the Sarasota School of Architecture. Their innovation and creativity was in the right time and period were, change and innovation were most needed. Postwar Sarasota in this unique tropical environment that existed in the U.S needed a new commitment to a new beginning. Twittchell appreciation for goods from the past and his eye for local materials and Rudolph desire for design and aware of the culture …show more content…
The two-bedroom building was constructed in 1951 as a guesthouse. Was notable for its catenary, plastic spray-on roof. The roofing material, named Cocoon, was the same used by the military to store ships. Rudolph discovered Cocoon when he was serving in the Navy during WWII. Ships also inspired the Cocoon House’s interior layout with only 800-square feet space was used
Twittchell and Rudolph were the masterminds behind the Sarasota School of Architecture. Their innovation and creativity was in the right time and period were, change and innovation were most needed. Postwar Sarasota in this unique tropical environment that existed in the U.S needed a new commitment to a new beginning. Twittchell appreciation for goods from the past and his eye for local materials and Rudolph desire for design and aware of the culture …show more content…
The two-bedroom building was constructed in 1951 as a guesthouse. Was notable for its catenary, plastic spray-on roof. The roofing material, named Cocoon, was the same used by the military to store ships. Rudolph discovered Cocoon when he was serving in the Navy during WWII. Ships also inspired the Cocoon House’s interior layout with only 800-square feet space was used