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THE COLLECTION - DSDG ARCHITECTS

PLATINUM Residential Building

4WALLS Design Competition - December 2022

Revered for its urban setting and coveted for its relaxed, yet sophisticated design and feel. From its earliest concept stage, the project has been planned and designed to inspire passion and evoke special emotions. The boutique residences highlight the very essence of Sarasota’s cultural and artistic community. Located in the heart of Sarasota, across the street from the Public Library and Five Points Park, The Collection is situated to focus its attention and prominence into the downtown core. Reflecting the city’s culture onto its resident’s aura like the Opera House reflects on its glass. To preserve an urbanist concept of a walkable city, the main lobby and pedestrian entry is on a primary street frontage. The vehicular building access is opposite on a rear alley to maintain an unobstructed street frontage. There will be no parked cars cluttering the primary street, no valet, nothing to disrupt the walkability from the condominium doors into the city. Simplicity and honesty in materials are paramount in design. Board-formed concrete, aluminum storefront, and a glass canopy are the raw materials tangible at ground level. Custom light fixtures precast into the concrete wall accentuate the texture of the vertical concrete feature. Pure white stucco and an energy efficient bluegreen glass are the key materials on the tower volume. Balcony and recessed areas are featured and warmed with wood elements. The glass façades and overall massing of the tower are skewed to extract an allure toward Sarasota Bay. The angle and wrapping of the glass does not pigeon hole the view in a singular direction, offering an opportunity to relax with a liquid background.

Architect

DSDG Architects

Contractor

KAST Construction

Developer

MK Equity Corp.

Interior Design

DSDG Architects

Structural Engineer

Snell Engineering Consultants

Mechanical Engineer

Quest Design Group

Landscape Architect

David W. Johnston Associates

Civil Engineer

A.M. Engineering