Party in Paradise tours Ralph Twitchell architecture

The Sarasota Garden Club hosted the Party in Paradise at home designed by Sarasota School of Architecture pioneer Ralph Twitchell.

  • By Amanda Morales
  • | 2:57 p.m. March 19, 2016
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The Sarasota Garden Club hosted guests for the Party in Paradise tour Friday evening to kick off the Gardens in Paradise home tour. 

Guest had a preview of one of the properties featured on the tour the Twitchell House at 730 Freeling Drive, Siesta Key. The home was designed by Sarasota School of Architecture pioneer Ralph Twitchell in 1966. The Party and Gardens in Paradise tour are the first chance the public has had to view the home that embraces the mid-century modern architecture. 

The design incorporates a broad roof that hangs over the home for added shade. The layout and use of windows allows for a seamless transition between the indoors and outdoors. 

Full list and description of homes on the tour. 

C.J. Dana, Emily Yaffe, Jackie Cutrone and Carol Maher
C.J. Dana, Emily Yaffe, Jackie Cutrone and Carol Maher
Guests grabbed Lollicakes as they left the party.
Guests grabbed Lollicakes as they left the party.
Flowers arranged with tennis rackets sit in the cocktail area by the tennis courts at the Twitchell House.
Flowers arranged with tennis rackets sit in the cocktail area by the tennis courts at the Twitchell House.
Don and Dianne Beaver with Judith Hydeman and Carol Dornbush
Don and Dianne Beaver with Judith Hydeman and Carol Dornbush
Sarasota Garden Club President Olivia Haynes welcomes guests to the Twitchell House on Siesta Key.
Sarasota Garden Club President Olivia Haynes welcomes guests to the Twitchell House on Siesta Key.
Emily Yaffe and Jackie Cutrone
Emily Yaffe and Jackie Cutrone
Mid-Century Modern expert Lorrie Muldowney explains the history behind the Sarasota School of Architecture and architect Ralph Twitchell.
Mid-Century Modern expert Lorrie Muldowney explains the history behind the Sarasota School of Architecture and architect Ralph Twitchell.
Lynn Clappison,
Lynn Clappison, "Mable Ringling" aka Jean Ruff, Susan O'Neill, Wendy Deeks and Connie Hunter
Michael and Kathy Brown
Michael and Kathy Brown
Nancy and Roger Grenier
Nancy and Roger Grenier
Peter Genersich, Ela Palomino and John Cutrone
Peter Genersich, Ela Palomino and John Cutrone

 

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