RESIDENTIAL

We design luxurious custom homes for extraordinary living environments. We love working with clients to create both a comfortable retreat and a space they can’t wait to share with others. Coastal design is a specialty of Sweet Sparkman Architecture and Interiors, and we welcome the challenges and possibilities it presents.

“This is an amazing transformation that emphasizes why people should use architects.”

Florida / Caribbean AIA Jury
Strandhus, Merit Award of Excellence for Renovation and Additions


Blackburn Bay
Harmony in Nature
The Blackburn Bay residence showcases geographically informed contemporary architecture that aligns with the unique topography of its Gulf to Bay property, incorporating a split-level floor plan that harmonizes with the site's natural features.
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Gulf Gardens
A Hybrid Solution to Renovation
Gulf Gardens underwent a unique renovation, combining updates to the existing non-conforming structure with a new elevated living area to comply with FEMA regulations and retain its proximity to the ocean, featuring a rooftop deck and elevated pool as innovative additions.
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SEATHRU HOUSE
Working from the outside in.
The design of this home incorporated three distinct outdoor environments: a backyard with sweeping views of the water; a green space between the main and guest houses on which children could play; and an “outdoor foyer.”
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Palma Sola Modern
A beautiful backdrop for life.
The visual connection to the bay and the adjacent nature preserve was an integral part of this project.
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CASEY KEY GUEST HOUSE
Creating a “house in the trees.”
This structure was inspired by surrounding live oaks, which have been shaped by the prevailing coastal winds. The guest residence is organized to provide privacy while offering views of the oak hammock and Intercoastal Waterway.
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THE BINNACLE
Small but powerful.
A cohesive design that incorporates the home’s exterior, interior and landscaping as a flow-through concept extending to a small pool and a guest room with separate entrance and a recessed door to keep lines clean.
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RANCHO DA FLÓRIDA
Sustainable stewardship.
With passive sustainable practices at the core of its design, this ranch residence incorporates two breezeways for air circulation and overhangs that shade the expanses of glass, providing natural daylighting and minimizing heat gain.
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Higel House
A request for a simple, energy efficient beach house.
Between a flood zone requiring an elevated structure and a site adjacent to a busy intersection on Siesta Key, the challenge to create a private, laid back environment was immense.
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STRANDHUS
A stunning renewal.
This major renovation project brought a 1950s home up to date, transforming it into a private, modern retreat that integrates architecture and landscape into a cohesive whole, with water as the primary element blending spaces.
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STRANDHUS II
A separate piece.
This addition was designed to create a modern retreat. A checkmark on the owner’s “bucket list,” the structure provides a contemplative space to read, relax and take in the natural beauty of surrounding gardens.
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Boathouse
Boathouse on Sarasota Bay
An elevated smart house with see-through views on Longboat Key.
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HOMESTEAD HOUSE
Sanctuary on 13 acres.
Melding the old and new, the land and water, this estate was designed as a modern farmhouse with copious views of Palma Sola Bay. Special touches include a “secret passageway” connecting the rooms of the owners’ five children.
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CASEY KEY MAIN HOUSE
Enduring design.
The main building on a coastal compound, this home is a U-shaped courtyard structure elevated on pilings. With materials chosen to age gracefully, this family retreat will retain its beauty for generations to come.
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CASEY KEY BEACH HOUSE
Merging the natural and the manmade.
Part of a large coastal estate, the 415-sq.-ft., copper-shingled Beach House was inspired by the sea turtles that nest on the beach each summer and is raised to allow the native coastal landscape to flow beneath it.
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LUTZ RESIDENCE
Serene and green.
This project involved the combination of two sites to create adequate land for a 6,500 SF estate. The design was organized to provide optimum views of the lake and gardens with privacy for the residential wings.
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MULLINS-GINSKY RESIDENCE
Small pleasures.
The owners requested a house “in harmony and in proportion to the surrounding outdoors” led to this one-bedroom home with clean lines and a footprint that didn’t overwhelm the natural environment while enabling the retention of native trees.
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Triangle Ranch
The confluence of nature and Old Florida design.
Nestled amongst Triangle Ranch’s pristine wetlands and along the winding Myakka River lies a cluster of structures glowing with Old Florida charm.
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TREEHOUSE
Nature as teacher.
Taking a cue from the surrounding oak hammock, we spent a lot of time on site, “learning” from the trees. The result was a beautiful structure that integrated living spaces among mature live oaks without harm to the trees.
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GASPARILLA ISLAND RESIDENCE
Overcoming barriers.
Having a site on a barrier island accessible only by boat presents a unique challenge for the design and construction of a home. The structure envisioned will reflect a contemporary aesthetic inspired by the island’s natural elements.
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