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“As much as possible, we stayed true to using natural and organic finishes,” says says Interior Designer Gail Carlson Brundage, so a wood floor was the natural choice. Brundage selects some of the furniture pieces from Studio G Home that have a scant mid-century appearance and dainty legs that balance the matte-silver concrete bench by BeNNettles Concrete Design. With so much sunlight shining into the space, the bench seat is done in a durable, creamy white Sunbrella fabric.

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EPOCH SIMPLICITY HISTORIC SARASOTA STYLE, WITH CITY AND BAY VIEWS, INSPIRES ORGANIC INTERIOR

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Brundage creates a dazzling chandelier by suspending a little over a dozen glass drops from the ceiling above the handmade walnut slab dining table. It’s surrounded by low-back chairs, upholstered in an ultra-suede microfiber, which are undeniably haute. Opposite the dining room, Brundage places two accent chairs in an Atlantic blue leather and adds goldenrod accent pillows, deviating slightly from the monochromatic palette. Behind the wall-mounted television is an acoustic frame from Wicked Smart Homes.

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The influential principles of this Sarasota-modern-style architecture inspire an authentic design by masterful Interior Designer Gail Carlson Brundage, owner of Studio G Home. For these clients, this condominium — EPOCH — offers more than just a relatable architecture and a close-knit community; its remarkable location boasts a full skyline view and a breathtaking panorama of the Sarasota Bay. u

Wine Room: In other condominiums, this complex wine enclosure would have been difficult to accommodate, but not EPOCH. Custom 10-foot-high glass doors close off this controlled environment that houses 1,250 bottles of wine in a natural walnut racking system. A dynamic, moss-green marble lines the decanting station, and the whole space is expertly lit with pinpoint and backlights to showcase this treasured collection and natural materials.

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The post-war modern architecture honors the relationship between the structure and Sarasota’s natural environment, reinforcing this balance with expansive glass windows that allow natural light to flow into these open-concept, streamlined spaces. “We were very respectful of the building’s Sarasota School of Architecture style,” shares Brundage. “We didn’t want to stray too far from it, but we also weren’t purist about it either.” The monochromatic scheme reflects an honest simplicity in this design that calls upon the homeowners’ predilection for the mindful practices of yoga. Reaching for as many natural materials as possible, the furnishings are a combination of inviting woods, natural stone, supple hides, and glass, while minimizing the use of synthetic fabrics. A great draw to this particular building was the range of customizability. The client is a collector of fine wine, so Brundage carries the natural-feel finishes into the wine room by making a special niche for the homeowners’ treasured collection. These organic notions show up on the vertical surfaces as well, namely on the kitchen feature wall. “We were able to customize the kitchen and eliminate the pantry door, making an effortless transition between the two spaces,” explains Brundage. u

Kitchen: The natural light in this space illuminates the wraparound walnut wood cladding from Duchateau, showing off its varying hues to engage multiple spaces. This textural element complements the cantilevering built-in walnut table. These warm tones are offset by the fog-white cabinetry, the modern hood, the Grohe K7 Semi-Pro Kitchen Faucet, and the Hot & Cold Filter Faucet by Dornbracht, sourced through The Plumbing Place..

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The dining and living areas are open to each other and create an open-concept layout. Brundage fills the space with a relaxing living arrangement, an intimate conversation setting, and a formal dining area. Three uplifting and recherché pendant lights engage the vertical plane and counterbalance this elongated space. When the homeowners entertain guests, these distinct groupings merge into one grand, festive space. Much of the furnishings have modern stylings, and collectively, these pieces embody the harmonious, zen-like connection to the clients and the building. Brundage accentuates the serene interior with selected pieces from the clients’ art collection that are both sculptural and colorful. u

“As much as possible, we stayed true to using natural and organic finishes,” says Brundage, so a wood floor was the natural choice. homeanddesign.net

Master Bedroom: A bronze metal strip delineates the whitewashed wood veneer from the natural grasscloth on the asymmetrical feature wall. Iridescent crystal drops in a champagne hue cascade at varying heights from a silver base above each nightstand, addressing the height of the room. The bed frame is made of an exotic Tzalam wood with painted metal accents. In keeping with the client’s organic-forward wishes, Brundage uses soft, sustainable sheets that are made of wood-pulp from Studio G Home.

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The clients were willing to look beyond what is simply pretty and explore new concepts, enabling Brundage to conceive of a vision with a higher level of design. The master bedroom feature wall is the epitome of this approach with its captivating asymmetrical arrangement of varying natural materials, imbuing this retreat with high-impact design and peaceful repose. It is with such a graceful hand that Brundage focuses her undeniable talent to give rise to this calm, restorative, modern-infused interpretation of a Sarasota School of Architecture interior. n

Office: The LED lighting fixture with its concentric ring design by Artemide creates a satisfying contrast of forms against the building’s linear glass window walls. Brundage selects this sofa from Studio G Home, dressing it in an Italian leather that has a topstitched accent in a contrasting color. The Atlantic blue leather pillows are akin to the splash of color in the living room, but also complement the existing furnishings of this spacious study.

Master Bath: The light wood flooring is carried into the bathroom and transitions to a Calacatta porcelain tile on the other side of the frosted sea-glass color shower wall. Behind the backlit Electric Mirror from The Plumbing Place is a stunning Calacatta slab feature wall — its smooth texture is juxtaposed by the textural lava stone accent behind the freestanding tub. The pendant by Bover adds an undulating design element to this linear, spa-like master bathroom.

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Outdoor Living: This bright white structure and glass railing frames the serene Sarasota view, making the balcony a place to gather. For outdoor dining and entertaining, Brundage selects a thin, fossil-gray porcelain table with a powder-coated aluminum base. The quick-dry, weather-resistant fabric chairs set around it are distinct and modern in form — all from Studio G Home. Spanning the balcony is rectified porcelain outdoor flooring.

Powder Bath: “The wave pattern on the rectified tiles offer this powder bath an organic sea-side feeling but in a contemporary way,” delights Brundage. Shining by the backlight of the mirror, this full wall of pure white tile shows off dimension with its wavy form. Brundage incorporates a Studio G Home vessel sink handcarved from onyx atop the wire-brushed finished slab of honed Black Absolute granite from International Artistic Stone.

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Epoch: It’s quite special for a city to have its own unique architectural story. Many of the original Sarasota School of Architecture buildings have been demolished over the years. EPOCH is a revitalization of this regional Sarasota look, and it connects to the natural locale through the principles of this style. This condominium not only has a remarkable architectural story, but it is also a link to both the city and the bay.

Written by Rachel Seekamp Photography by Ryan Gamma Photography

Interior Designer: Studio G Home 1530 State Street Sarasota, FL 34236 941.504.5235 www.studioghome.com

Resources: BeNNettles Concrete Design 2143 12th Street Sarasota, FL 34237 941.465.0043 www.bennettlesconcrete.com

The Plumbing Place 5678 Fruitville Road Sarasota, FL 34232 941.378.5678 www.theplumbingplace.com

International Artistic Stone 4420 Chenet Lane Sarasota, FL 34238 941.923.7080 www.internationalartisticstone.com

Wicked Smart Homes 527 South Pineapple Avenue Sarasota, FL 34236 941.928.0343 www.wickedsmarthomes.com

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