Schrock-Solstice House
Sarasota, FL

The residence is located at the mouth of Bolees Creek as it opens to Sarasota Bay. Instead of fronting crowded residential properties across the narrow creek, the house is rotated to look over the Bay in the direction of the summer solstice.

The roof terrace stair steps to give additional height to the living room below and to offer distant views of the barrier islands. An arbor built of 28 feet long cypress beams shades the lower part of the fully occupiable roof.

The main living spaces are laid out on the top floor to take full advantage of the long views over Sarasota Bay.

Tampa Bay AIA Award