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Spring 2022

For principal architect Mark Sultana of DSDG Architects, this project marks the ninth he’s designed for this local developer and client — yet this house is the first to become the client’s home. To create a modern and inviting home, Sultana infuses a warm palette into the rectilinear architecture for a design brimming with tropical-modern style. “The expansive cantilevers and slim roof lines are the most important design features of this house,” shares Sultana. At only 8 inches thick and the longest length spanning an extreme 18 feet, these cantilevers are an engineering wonder. “The size of the cantilevers required a significant amount of structural steel in order to create the architectural detail desired and still be hurricane ready,” says President of Voigt Brothers Construction Michael Voigt of the overhangs. To enhance these knifeedge roof lines, the underside of the overhangs are clad in aluminum wood-look siding that instills tropical ambiance. u

During the day, sunlight shines through the clerestory windows into the home, filling it with warmth, while in the evening hours, the interior lighting shines outward to highlight the architecture.

Front Elevation: DSDG Architects is readily known for their superior warm-modern designs. This exterior is a mixture of sleek concrete, white stucco, warm wood tones, marvelous cantilevering overhangs, and expansive windows. Light emanates outward from all of the windows, highlighting the architecture, as well as the glass garage doors. Tidy, low-lying plants along the front path create a zen-like sense of home as the homeowners approach their custom entry door.

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TROPICAL-MODERN ARDEUR INVITING ARCHITECTURAL FINISHES INSTILL TROPICAL AESTHETIC TO MODERN HOME

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During the day, sunlight shines through the clerestory windows into the home, filling it with warmth, while in the evening hours, the interior lighting shines outward to highlight the architecture. The wood-look siding flows to the inside ceiling for a seamless transition from exterior to interior. This home’s interior design is the opposite of museum-style modern; instead, this approachable palette is made of varying wood species, burnished brass accents, and a delightful colorway of powder-white, charcoal, gray, and soothing silver. Inviting, low-profile, linear furnishings with soft fabrics and plush accents fill the area with textural comfort, while the geometric lighting fixtures offer authenticity to the style. u

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Living Room: While under construction, the client made the decision to leave the concrete beam exposed. This transformation, from structural element to decorative accent, further enhances the home’s modern aesthetic. Low-profile furnishings in plush powder-white and silver express the lighter hues of the colorway, while the fireplace surround shows off the dramatic, deep tones. For a stunning, symmetrical look, a book-matched marble slab with white and charcoal veining from International Artistic Stone makes up the fireplace surround.

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Not only do the finishes impart the desired aesthetic, but the tropical landscape transforms into a design element as well, playing the part of the kitchen backsplash. “The cabinetry conceals the kitchen window frame, so this windowbacksplash feels like a porthole to the exterior landscape,” says Sultana. This ingenious livingbacksplash creates opportunity for visual interest when the wind catches the palm fronds, adding a punch of tropical green to this kitchen. In the same way that the landscape becomes part of the kitchen décor, the lagoon becomes an artistic focal point in the master bedroom — making it more than a mere backdrop seen through the floor-toceiling windows. u

Kitchen: The c-shaped island features two work zones topped in a white and gray natural stone, and a slab-style table in sleek gunmetal gray that cantilevers off the working island. Artistically fashionable chandeliers are suspended above the bar-height table with black cabling, complementing the dark hues found elsewhere in this contrasting space. White leather bar stools cozy up to the counter, creating an inviting setting and a view of the glass display cabinets. By accenting the modwhite cabinets with cool ash and walnut finishes, this colorful medley radiates warmth.

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Large format, matte gray porcelain tile from Sticks & Stones Flooring strengthens the soothing, neutral color palette in this master suite. Behind this platform bed is a plush powder-white upholstered headboard that invites subtle impact, while the cascading burnished bronze nightstand pendants offer glitzy elegance. Natural light pours in through the wall of windows, yet remote-controlled, automatic roll-down Lutron shades can diffuse the light and offer privacy.

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“This wood element over the bar is inspired by the ceiling treatment of the main living space, repeating the wood-look but not overdoing it,” Sultana shares. Master Bath: The tall band of windows allows for privacy and natural light in this master bathroom, which harmonizes with the linear, cleanline feel of the exterior. This luxurious two-person shower with glass enclosure is affixed with brass hardware that pairs perfectly with the brass plumbing fixtures. Rivaling the most high-end boutique, this walk-in closet boasts alluring gray-washed built-ins and a contemporary starburst chandelier. Entertainment Room: Immediately off the main living area is the built-in bar with a wine chiller from Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, a billiard table, and a conversation niche. “This wood element over the bar is inspired by the ceiling treatment of the main living space, repeating the wood-look but not overdoing it,” Sultana shares. The freeform artwork beside the acrylic-arm club chairs infuses a touch of vibrant orange to delightfully contrast the gray and white scheme.

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To maintain privacy, while having as many windows on all sides as possible, Sultana devises an innovative solution for achieving the best of both. All the windows are set at a slight angle — which obscures the inward view from the road — yet preserves the inspiring outward views from the interior vantage point. Royal palm trees add another layer of privacy, as does the freestanding guest house that buffers the home from the main entrance. This house embraces modern constructs like the massive cantilevering overhangs and rectilinear forms, yet it is how the warm palette and lush setting balance the sleek design that deem it a tropical-modern home. n

Outdoor Living: The outdoor living space is integrated with the interior through the use of 24-foot pocketing sliding glass doors. Between the exposed concrete beam and the outdoor green wall on the high-impact wall surrounding the fireplace, this back patio is the epitome of modern design. Gray-washed, linear frame sofa and chairs face both the pool and the dock, as well as the built-in television — home entertainment by Wicked Smart Homes.

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“The size of the cantilevers required a significant amount of structural steel in order to create the architectural detail desired and still be hurricane ready”, describes Voigt.

Written by Rachel Seekamp Photography by Ryan Gamma Photography Luxury Home Builder: Voigt Brothers Construction 2015 Rose Street, Suite B Sarasota, FL 34239 941.926.6038 www.voigtbrothers.com Architect: DSDG Architects 1348 Fruitville Road, Suite 204 Sarasota, FL 34236 941.955.5645 www.dsdgarchitects.com Resources: Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery 5521 Fruitville Road Sarasota, FL 34232 941.951.0110 www.build.com/ferguson International Artistic Stone 4420 Chenet Lane Sarasota, FL 34238 941.923.7080 www.internationalartisticstone.com Sticks & Stones Flooring 1839 Northgate Boulevard, Suite A Sarasota, FL 34234 941.706.0924 www.sticksandstonessrq.com Wicked Smart Homes 527 South Pineapple Avenue Sarasota, FL 34236 941.928.0343 www.wickedsmarthomes.com

Rear Elevation: Much of the modern form of this home serves function as well as beauty. The massive cantilevering roof shelters the outdoor living space, while the second story shelters the outdoor dining area below. Dark bronze trim melds with the warm hue of the siding, creating a harmonious balance with the white stucco and exposed concrete beam. Floor-to-ceiling windows connect the interior to the breathtaking view out to the pool and the lagoon beyond.

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