Architecture Reviews from Richard Storm

Central Time 
Long ignored, Central Avenue is coming into its own.

And Justice for All 
The new Manatee County Judicial Center proves that public buildings can be warm as well as weighty.

A Visit to Ave Maria 
It was easy to scoff about a pizza magnate creating a brand-new town in rural Collier County. Then I saw the place in person.

Beware the Ides of March 
Could one fateful March meeting doom Paul Rudolph's Riverview High buildings?

Back to School 
While our local colleges are building a national reputation, few of their designs get a passing grade.

Keeping the Romance 
Burns Square property owners have a plan. But can it preserve this little treasure's unique charm?

Two Cheers for San Marco 
Lakewood Ranch's new commercial center is graceful and attractive—but where's the place to relax and enjoy it?

Sarasota Gets a Spanking 
Master New Urbanist Andres Duany tells it like it is.

Better Than New 
Richard Storm finds rehabs that work.

Dining by Design 
Some snazzy new restaurants are dressing for success.

Lessons in Form 
Richard Storm studies our schools.

Wholly Holy 
Richard Storm finds inspiration in Sarasota churches.

A Healthy Addition 
Applause for some exuberant new buildings.

Out of Blight 
A Bradenton project brightens up a once-blighted neighborhood.

A Separate Peace 
Two new communities get the privacy thing right.

The Human Touch 
Thanks to John Nolen's inspired city plan, Venice has blossomed into a lovely—and livable—city.

The New Kids in Town 
After all the uproar about downtown condos, four new ones fit in just fine.

Guilty Pleasures 
Sometimes a building seduces with its sense of fun.

Saving the Cityscape 
Finding salvation with a new social services design.

A Question of Balance 
Richard Storm applies the "but would I want to live there" test.

Opposites Attract 
Two new public designs take a chance-and it pays off.

The East Rises 
There's much to like about the way Lakewood Ranch is taking shape.

At Last 
Newtown finally gets its own library, and it's a beauty.

Finding Your Center 
Fast-growing North Port employs new buildings to create a sense of community.

Rip Van Ringling 
Sarasota's landmark Ringling Museum waks up in the 21st century with a world-class expansion.

A Federal Case 
The restored Federal Building preserves a sense of place.

Building Business 
Building excitement on the commercial scene.

The North Country 
Richard Storm on the rise of downtown's Rosemary district.

Medical Mile 
Richard Storm strolls along Sarasota's "Medical Mile."

Practical Magic 
Practical magic from George Palermo.

Survivors 
In a city that has someimes neglected its past, ten landmark buildings that still remain.

Visiting the Neighbors 
Some of Manatee's most charming buildings fly under our radar.

young at heart 
Building excitement at the Boys and Girls Club.

Downtown's Soap Opera 
It's time to end the sad saga of public parking failures.

Setting the Stage 
Three high-profile renovations go show biz.

Get on the Bus 
A lively new bus station makes public transportation look good.

Fun at the Beach 
Richard Storm takes heart in some recent beachfront buildings.

School Spirit 
Some new school designs teach a valuable lesson.

The New Bully on the Block 
Unfortunately, the Sarasota Herald-Tribune's bold new building is a disruptive force on Main Street.

Judgment Day 
Richard Storm rules in favor of the new landmark Courthouse Centre.

Girl Scout Treat 
Nature and a strong architectural statement are a fine recipe for the organization's new headquarters.

Cruisin' the Hood 
To see what makes a neighborhood great, just drive through Lido Shores.

Where has all the vision gone? 
Our critic finds it sorely lacking in today's rush to build downtown before the new plan becomes official.

wailing about walls 
Lamenting the rise of residential walls.

Line in the Sand 
Sarasota has lost so many landmarks. We can't let Paul Rudolph's internationally venerated Riverview High School go.

Survivors 
Smart recycling saves some worthy Sarasota structures.

Going Public 
What the new Chamber of Commerce HQ gets right-and wrong.

Back to the Future 
Richard Storm looks at a "World's Fair" building.

Mixed Blessing 
The new street scene at downtown's Five Points is just fine. But what about those buildings?