The Zigzag House (1959) is a residential house in Sarasota, Florida, United States. It was designed by architect Tollyn Twitchell in the style of the Sarasota School of Architecture: the style is also referred to as a mid-century modern. The home has been named for its zigzag roofline which resembles saw teeth.
| Zigzag House | |
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 Zigzag House (Artist rendering) | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Single family home |
| Architectural style | Mid-century modern |
| Address | 1332 Westway Drive |
| Town or city | Sarasota, Florida |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 27°19′46″N 82°35′00″W / 27.32944°N 82.58333°W |
| Construction started | 1958 |
| Completed | 1959 |
| Renovated | 2017–2019 |
| Client | Rita Adler |
| Height | |
| Roof | Zigzag |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 1 |
| Floor area | 3,419 ft (1,042 m) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Tollyn Twitchell |
| Known for | Zigzag (saw tooth) roofline |
| Renovating team | |
| Architect(s) | Seibert Architects |
| Awards and prizes | American Institute of Architects and Society of American Registered Architects |
Style
editThe Zigzag House is seen as an example of the Sarasota School of Architecture." The building was designed by Tollyn Twitchell whose father Ralph Twitchell, is thought of as the founder of the Sarasota School of Architecture.[1] The building is classified as mid-century modern architecture and it is designed in the style of the Sarasota School. The home has square open spaces inside with a large roof overhang layered behind the main space adding to the indoor/outdoor quality of that space. It features large windows.[2]
Design
editIn 1959 Twitchell designed the home with a unique roofline. The home has been nicknamed the "Zigzag House" based on its unique sawtooth roofline and it is located in Sarasota Florida.[3] The house was designed for a philanthropist named Rita Adler.[4] Sydney and Rita Adler were supporters of the circus arts.[5]
There are two separate wings within the house with the main space bridging between them. The master bedroom with a separate dressing room, shower and a bathtub, a study and library/media room in one wing and. Two bedrooms with individual bathrooms are located in the other section of the home with a spare room for occasional guests located between. This space is also a connected to the main living room of the home to allow openness in that direction. The kitchen follows the open-concept floor plan. The pool area serves as an extension of the main space allowing open views to the pool and garden.[2]
The sawtooth roof structure is made with a honeycomb material which comes from a mid-century design. Following the design elements of the Sarasota School of Architecture, the home attempts to seamlessly combine indoor and outdoor spaces.[1] The home has built-in furniture, and curved cabinetry.[3]
Renovations
editMuch of the original materials had been damaged and the layout of the house had been altered and added onto. The building underwent major renovations to bring order to the chaos of the random changes the house had suffered over the years and to restore the spirit of the original design.[6] The owners of the building are Roberto and Clare Arguedas and they purchased it in 2014. The couple undertook the major renovations to the property.[7] Several 21st century upgrades were also part of the renovation:[6] including the electrical system, air-conditioning, new windows and sliding glass doors, and interior finishes, doors, lighting, etc.[7] In 2021 the home was put up for sale with an asking price of $3 million.[2] The real estate agent selling the property said a buyer would, "...appreciate its historical significance, contemporary appointments...".[6]
Awards
editThe home was renovated by Seibert Architects after many years of neglect. It took three years (2017–2019) to renovate, and when completed it won a, 2020 AIA Florida/Caribbean Award of Excellence.[4][3] Also in 2020, the home received two national architectural awards: one from the American Institute of Architects and another from the Society of American Registered Architects.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b Doleatto, Kim (3 December 2021). "Landmark 'Zigzag House' Hits the Market". Sarasota Magazine. Archived from the original on 24 January 2022. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ a b c Euler, Laura (30 November 2021). "For $3 Million, Zip Up Sarasota's Iconic ZigZag House". Yahoo News. Archived from the original on 24 January 2022. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ a b c d Hansen, Kristine (9 January 2022). "Iconic Zigzag House in Sarasota, FL, Makes Waves With Midcentury Fans". Hearst. San Francisco Gate. Archived from the original on 24 January 2022. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ a b Denton, Ilene (12 May 2020). "The Zigzag House Wins State Architecture Award". Sarasota Magazine. Archived from the original on 21 January 2022. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
- ^ Fottler, Marsha (31 July 2020). "Storied ranch on Fruitville Road in Sarasota comes on the market". Herald Tribune. Archived from the original on 6 May 2021. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- ^ a b c Garwood, Eric (3 December 2021). "Iconic 1950s ZigZag House for sale in Lido Shores". Observer Media Group, Inc. Archived from the original on 1 February 2022. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- ^ a b Macias, T.J. (2 December 2021). "Famous ZigZag house in Florida is on the market for $3M. See why it's so beloved". Charlotte Observer. Retrieved 1 February 2022.