SRQ Magazine | Home of the Year 2020

BEST OVERALL HOME — OVER $2 MILLION - GOLD WINNER

SARASOTA MODERN RETREAT

MURRAY HOMES

When the owners of the home are an architect and an interior designer, the assembling of the design and construction team becomes a very considered process. After careful scrutiny, they chose Guy Petersen and Damien Blumetti to design the concept and produce the construction documents and Murray Homes as the contractor. The lot is in a very established, old Sarasota neighborhood and the modern design began to develop around a glorious banyan and oak trees on the lot. The clients’ goal was to build a main house and adjacent guest house positioned on the two separately platted lots, connected for livability, but not infringing on the setbacks. The level of planning and implementation in this house was highly critical, as the structure and finish takes much longer to build than a traditional home. This was a truly collaborative effort with collective decision-making between all involved to achieve the very best outcomes. The end result of the home is stunning. From the concrete detailing to the integrated cabinetry, house automation, and overall landscape and hardscape, this home is truly a modern classic.

Architect: Guy Peterson and Damien Blumetti Contractor: Steve Murray Interior Design: Damien Blumetti Kitchen Cabinets: Campbell Cabinetry Designs Bathroom: Campbell Cabinetry Designs Carpets and Flooring: Weird Science Concrete Landscape: Michael A. Gilkey Pool By: Pool Design Concepts Photographer: Mark Borosh and Ryan Gamma Photography Other: Artwork: Grace Howl