Bridge View Apartment, Sarasota property, Florida residence images, US residential building photos
October 3, 2024
Design: Ellen Hanson Designs
Location: Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Photos by Joshua McHugh
Bridge View Apartment, Sarasota
Interior designer Ellen Hanson, a long-time New York City resident, embraced an exciting new chapter when her husband’s job relocated them to Florida. Drawn to Sarasota for its laid-back Gulf Coast charm, world-class museums, and vibrant historic downtown, the couple first refreshed a mid-century modern home on Lido Key. However, they soon set their sights on a more ambitious project: purchasing and combining two floors in a downtown building designed by renowned architect Guy Petersen.
The midrise’s clean, elegant lines and close-knit atmosphere, along with stunning views and walkability, were irresistible. Merging the two apartments became a highly customized endeavor, as Ellen’s extensive art collection required more wall space than typically found in condo units. The centerpiece of the redesign is a dramatic steel staircase that connects the 4th and 5th floors, giving the combined space the feel of a single-family home. Interestingly, the staircase, built by a metalworker in Brooklyn, had to be cut into three pieces for transport to Florida, then reassembled and soldered on-site—resulting in a stunning and practical architectural feature.
In another bold move, the planned 5th-floor kitchen was transformed into a luxurious primary bath with sweeping views of the Ringling Bridge, Bird Key, and Big Pass. What would have been a guest bath was repurposed as a glass-and-steel wine cellar, housing 1,500 bottles—a fitting addition for a family that enjoys entertaining.
The home’s 360-degree wrap-around terrace is dotted with custom concrete planters filled with native trees and shrubs, creating a haven for birds and offering breathtaking views of dolphins and kayakers below. With four bedrooms, ensuite baths, two powder rooms, a private gym, chef’s kitchen, library, wine cellar, and expansive living spaces, the residence is a perfect blend of art, nature, and luxury.
Despite its completion as their “forever home,” the couple’s adventurous spirit now beckons them elsewhere, offering this unique Sarasota gem to a fortunate new owner.
Bridge View Apartment, Florida – Building Information
Design: DKA – Ellen Hanson Designs
Project size: 7645 ft2
Completion date: 2016
Building levels: 8
Photographer: Joshua McHugh
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