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Overlooking Sarasota Bay, Seathru House reflects the vision of a young couple returning to their hometown to create a modern, family-oriented retreat. The original mid-century modern structure on the site was replaced with a thoughtfully designed home that balances openness and privacy while celebrating its stunning bayfront location. The design features a separated program that creates three distinct outdoor environments: a sweeping backyard with views of the bay and Lido Key, a private courtyard nestled between the main house and guest house for the children to play, and a serene landscape framed by grasses and ferns surrounding the northern and eastern facades.
The architecture emphasizes lightness and connection, with clerestory windows separating roofs from walls, steel columns tapering to delicate knife plates, and cantilevered slabs hovering inches above the ground. The entry sequence invites exploration, as a large gate opens into the courtyard, which serves as an outdoor foyer leading to the main house. Inside, the floating staircase and monolithic plinth continue the home’s interplay of solidity and airiness. Every space, including the guesthouse at the far eastern edge, is carefully oriented to maximize views of the bay, blending modern elegance with thoughtful functionality. Seathru House is a testament to contemporary design rooted in its natural surroundings.
client/owner
Private Client
Project information
location
Sarasota, FL
size
4,052 SF
Status
Completed in 2018
FOUNDER
Jerry Sparkman, AIA, NCARB
Jerry Sparkman, a founding principal of Sweet Sparkman Architecture & Interiors, has been crafting resilient, thoughtful designs since the firm's inception in 2002. His work reflects a deep understanding of the coastal environment, emphasizing the integration of local culture, history, and long-term community growth. Jerry’s design philosophy—“respect the land and the people, and the rest will follow”—is exemplified in projects like The Bay Park in Sarasota, where he has merged innovative design with environmental stewardship to create vibrant public spaces. His portfolio spans high-end residential projects, public parks, higher education facilities, and community spaces, all shaped by active listening and a meticulous approach to financial, physical, social, and environmental factors. With a belief that nature provides unlimited inspiration, Jerry continues to create spaces that harmonize with their surroundings while meeting the needs of diverse communities.
Hannah Boehmer, AIA
Hannah, originally from Cocoa Beach, graduated in May 2014 with a Master of Architecture from the University of South Florida and has been a licensed architect since 2019. She has worked on projects in both the residential and public spectrum of the office and has a fondness for working with existing structures, bringing clarity and renewed purpose to otherwise unconsidered spaces.
In 2019, her graduate thesis exploring how contemporary design can integrate with Florida vernacular won an AIA Florida Theoretical and Research Design Merit Award. In 2021, Hannah secured the first runner-up finish in the Center for Architecture's Tiny House Competition. In addition to obsessively observing the play of shadow and light in daily spaces, she is also a member of the Junior League of Sarasota, an avid reader, and an espresso enthusiast.
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