SAF Lecture: Architect Victor Lundy Expressionist of the Sarasota School of Architecture

  • 30 Jan 2014
  • 5:30 PM
  • South Gate Community Center 3145 South Gate Circle, Sarasota, FL 34239
SAF Lecture: Architect Victor Lundy
Expressionist of the Sarasota School of Architecture

Presentation by

Christopher Wilson
Architecture and Design History Professor
Ringling College of Art + Design and SAF Board Member


In the 1950s, Victor Lundy helped Sarasota gain the world’s attention as a hot spot of progressive architectural design. Lundy, a founding member of the Sarasota School of Architecture modernist movement, characterized his architecture as “an attempt to do great sculptured spaces with an economy of means.” Sweeping rooflines (Bee Ridge Presbyterian, 1956), curvaceous gables (Chamber of Commerce,  1956), arching constructions (Alta Vista Elementary, 1958), mushroom canopies (Warm Mineral Springs Motel, 1958), and circular configurations (Galloway Showroom, 1959) are just a few of the iconic features seen in Lundy-designed buildings in Sarasota County. Discover Lundy's Sarasota gems including his 1956 South Gate Community Center, location of tonight's presentation.

In honor of Mr. Lundy's 91st birthday on February 1st, there will be a cake and champagne reception following tonight's lecture.

Thursday, January 30, 2014
5:30 - 8:00 pm

South Gate Community Center
3145 South Gate Circle, Sarasota, FL 34239
(Off Tuttle and Siesta Drive)

Admissions will be donated to the 1956 Lundy-designed
South Gate Community Center Restoration Fund. Please consider making additional contributions to help preserve this important mid-century modern building.
Download the South Gate Restoration Wish List.

One AIA CEU credit, through AIA Gulfcoast chapter, will be awarded to enrolled architects. Sign-up at the event.

Admission
SAF Members: $10, Public: $15, Student: $5
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