SARASOTA
CENTER FOR
ARCHITECTURE
CONCEPT
 To
advance the appreciation of our local
architectural history and the professional
practice and art of architecture through
education and collaboration.
 To foster the public's understanding of the
power of architecture in enriching
Sarasota and our surrounding
communities through the programs,
exhibits and tours the Center presents.
PARTNERS
 UF
School of Architecture
 SAF
 AIA Florida Gulfcoast Chapter
 Ringling College of Art and Design
 Sarasota County
 City of Sarasota
Proposed future partner:
 State College of Florida
OTHER CENTERS FOR
ARCHITECTURE
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AUSTIN
BOSTON
CHICAGO
DALLAS
FORT WORTH
HOUSTON
MONTREAL, QUEBEC
NEW YORK
PHILADELPHIA
PORTLAND
RICHMOND
SAN ANTONIO
SAN FRANCISCO
WASHINGTON, D.C.
PROPOSED ORGANIZATIONAL
STRUCTURE
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Sarasota County – Lessor to SAF
SAF – The umbrella organization that heads
the SCFA and provides the overall leadership
for programs, exhibits, tours, etc.
UF-Lessee responsible for leasing major
program space.
AIA Gulfcoast Chapter-Lessee responsible for
leasing program space.
Other design-related non-profit organizationsLessee of desk space.
Timeline 2012
June
Develop/expand Partners and assemble a Launch Committee with designated representatives
to coordinate between partnership agencies.
July/August
Initial meetings with Launch Committee to establish detailed timeline priorities based on partner
objectives. UF team to develop curricular protocol and administrative/faculty support.
Designation of facility alternatives and probable lease/renovation agreements.
Initiate public engagement and fund raising efforts.
September
Evaluate fund raising and potential student support through scholarships.
Develop recruitment information and advertise program to potential students.
Initiate mechanism for application to program through UF Graduate School.
Oct/November
Launch team coordination meetings to assess funding, facilities progress and housing options
for students.
Timeline 2013
January
Launch Committee meeting to asses progress and prioritize next phase of efforts – facilities and
library.
March
Launch Committee to meet and evaluate logistical progress and fund raising efforts.
April
Launch Committee to develop affordable housing strategies based on the demographic of
expected students.
May/June
Review budget and make any necessary changes based on number of students and
unanticipated costs.
July
Finalize any facilities preparations and housing logistics to be ready to accept students in
August.
August
Initial cohort Arrives for the program.
PROPOSED FINANCIAL
STRUCTURE
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Sarasota County – Provide the physical structure
and lease at a nominal cost to SAF.
SAF – Responsible for the initial retrofit of the
building and startup costs. UF would also like
assistance in identifying sources for student
housing. Student scholarship opportunities would
like to be identified.
UF – Responsible for ongoing maintenance, utilities
and building upkeep.
AIA Gulfcoast Chapter – Lease desk space.
Other design-related organizations – Lease desk
space.
Suggested Ideas for
Programs/Building Uses
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UF Student work and jury comments
Exhibition of student work
Lecture space for the general public
Permanent Sarasota School of Architecture exhibit
K-12 Architecture Awareness/Education programs
Bookstore/Gift shop
Outdoor movie venue
Conference room/office space for partners
Design Competitions
Design Charrettes
Architecture Tours Desk
Continuing Education Lunch and Learn programs for architects
Facility Rental
The Building
Building History/Information
 Built:
1960
 Architect: William Rupp
 Building: National Register eligible
 Construction material: Prestressed
concrete T-beams, glass storefronts,
terrazzo floors.
 Current Use: 1 side of building is the
Sarasota County printing facility and the
other side of the building is vacant.
Additional Resources
How to create and operate a Center for Architecture
www.aia.org/aiaucmp/groups/aia/documents/pdf/aiab093346.pdf
Los Angeles Center for Architecture
AIA/LA Working on Plans For a Center for Architecture and Urban Design
Los Angeles
Building in Context - AIANC Center for Architecture
http://www.aianc.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=85
Long Range Plan for the Center for Architecture NY
www.aiany.org/chapter/LongRangePlan_07_15_04.pdf
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