My House: A Sarasota School–Inspired Remake Meets Today’s Building-Safety Guidelines

In a modernist seaside enclave, a Florida couple calls in a pioneering architecture firm to build a new home that’s rooted in midcentury aesthetics while following updated FEMA codes.

This story was originally published in Dwell’s February 2016 issue.

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Heather Corcoran
Former Senior Editor @ Dwell Lover of color, craft, and a great story.

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