SCHOOLS

We have worked on a variety of educational facilities, from Fruitville Elementary and the Ringling College of Art + Design’s Basch Visual Art Center in Sarasota, FL to Pinellas County Schools and Eckerd College’s Franklin Templeton Building in St. Petersburg, FL. In each project, we draw on our strengths of thorough research, evaluation of options and understanding of costs to make the most of a budget and inspire pride in educational institutions and communities’ facilities.

“We loved the horizontal corbeling of the brick that provided depth in the field, thus creating shadow and interest. This building deserves praise for being an inviting place for education.”

AIA Florida Jury for Fruitville Elementary School

Reimagining Pei

Repurpose. Reenergize. Reimagine.

RePei is a play on words and an acronym for a transformative concept to the Pei Dormitories at New College’s East Campus. This project transcends mere physical renovation, aiming to rekindle the spirit and original purpose of the structure.

RINGLING COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN BASCH VISUAL ARTS CENTER

A showcase for creativity.

In two separate spaces split by a walkway, the Center houses a ceramic and glass art studio, an art gallery, six classrooms, and other fine arts studios, and was designed to express the importance of art in the community.

Coachman Service Center

Sweet Sparkman Architecture & Interiors was contracted by Pinellas County Schools to design a new bus service garage to hold and maintain the buses servicing the district’s mid-county schools.

RINGLING COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN ALFRED R. GOLDSTEIN LIBRARY

Fueling inspiration and reflection.

This new library is a vibrant venue for learning at the heart of Ringling’s expanding campus, an iconic form that embodies and supports the College’s creative community with spaces for activity as well as quiet pursuits.

Eckerd College Franklin Templeton Renovation

Enhancing the experience.

The project focus was to enhance the incoming student and family experience by renovating and expanding the first floor Admissions Department.

BRENTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Upgrading an educational complex.

The scope of work for this multi-phased project included replacement of an undersized/over-utilized cafeteria, classroom renovations, and new HVAC equipment, as well as other facility upgrades and campus beautification.

Fruitville Elementary School

A new classroom, renovations and upgrades.

Fruitville Elementary School in Sarasota is composed of a range of historically unique buildings on its campus. Sweet Sparkman Architecture provided the design and construction administration for this new project.

School District of Manatee County Professional Support Center

Upgrades for a key building, with minimal disruption.

The School District of Manatee County contracted Sweet Sparkman to renovate its 150,000 SF Professional Support Center.

SOAR LEARNING CENTER: NEW CAMPUS BUILDING

Creating new spaces for at-risk pupils.

Currently operating in a converted residence, the community-based learning program for at-risk students K-3 soon will have a 1000 sq.-ft., four-room facility with a covered entry, a playground, and shade structure in the courtyard.

LAUREL NOKOMIS SCHOOL

Four projects in the books.

This was one of four major HVAC replacement and interior updates to schools in Sarasota County done by Sweet Sparkman Architecture. All were multi-phased projects on campuses with ongoing operations, which created unique challenges.