Sarasota School: A Living Legacy — Docuseries Premiere and Conversation with Max Strang

Architecture Sarasota is proud to premiere the inaugural episode of Sarasota School: A Living Legacy, a documentary series that chronicles the profound impact, evolution, and ongoing relevance of the Sarasota School of Architecture. Directed by Ryan Lester, the series investigates this regional movement not as a static historical era, but as a living philosophy. While the movement began a century ago with the arrival of architect Ralph Twitchell, its core principles—environmental adaptation, structural experimentation, and a deep connection to the subtropical climate—remain vital to the global architectural discourse today. This series seeks to bridge the gap between the mid-century pioneers and a new generation of architects who are evolving these foundational concepts for the 21st century.

The pilot episode features the award-winning Van der Vlugt Residence by STRANG, the renowned Miami-based design firm led by Max Strang, FAIA. The film offers an intimate look at how Strang successfully applies the…