Putterman Residence

Front Exterior

Back exterior featuring large 'Deck - Dock'

Back Exterior, showing the 4 roof heights progressing from the far left: 8' (master bedroom), 10' (dining room), 12' (living room) and 14' (art studio).

Dining Room and Living Room

Pool and Deck

Pool overlooking Pansy Bayou

Artist and homeowner Florence Putterman opened her home and art studio for members of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Inner Courtyard

Front doors designed by the homeowner and artist Florence Putterman. Baxter the Poodle loves modern design.

Facing East, overlooking Pansy Bayou

The 2020 Sarasota MOD Weekend's Lido Shores Self-Guided Walking Tour featured the Putterman Residence. MOD Squad volunteer docents answered questions about the modern architecture and history. The Sarasota Architectural Foundation (SAF) presented the 7th annual Sarasota MOD Weekend Architecture Festival and honored the legacy of architect Carl Abbott. The weekend featured walking, kayak and self-driving tours of Abbott's houses, virtual videos and interviews, as well as the 'Carl Abbott Sculptor: Found Forms' exhibition at the Art Center Sarasota and a Retrospective of Abbott's design work at the Sarasota Art Museum. More Information: Sarasota MOD Weekend: www.sarasotamod.com Sarasota Architectural Foundation (SAF): www.saf-srq.org The non-profit is dedicated to increasing awareness of the Sarasota School of Architecture movement, helping to preserve or rehabilitate its irreplaceable buildings and demonstrating its relevance to the contemporary built environment.