Designed by one of the
original architects of the Sarasota School of Architecture and
constructed in 1952, the project encompassed two phases for historically
correct repairs and restoration of The Sanderling Beach Club Club House
and five, five unit, beach cabanas. Located within 20 feet of the Gulf
of Mexico, the existing cabanas are simplistic in nature, yet complex in
structural design. The radial roof structure is actually a tension
element, coupled with a series of steel tension rods around the
perimeter. The structural repairs were executed using temporary tension
braces to avoid structural collapse during the work. Extensive research
was undertaken to ensure a historically correct restoration while
maximizing the next life cycle for the buildings by way of creating a
custom, comprehensive maintenance program for preservation of the
restoration work.
2012 National Winner
