Main Street Market

Architura's goal is to transform Main Plaza into a vibrant multi-functional space that rejuvenates the east part of Main Street. Creating a bold presence inside and out is key to making the new Main Street Market into a destination for locals, tourists, and businesses.

Project Presentation
1991 Main Street, Sarasota, Florida
Tenant Space Unchanged: 4,800 sq/ft
Tenant Space Modified: 26,600 sq/ft
New Vendor Space: 15,400 sq/ft
Indoor Seating: 13,500 sq/ft
Outdoor Seating Covered: 2,500 sq/ft
Outdoor Seating uncovered: 11,000 sq/ft

The intent of the design is to connect the front exposure of Main Street and bring an open and inviting feeling. By moving the main entrance to the southeast corner, we created an ease of access that the current layout lacks. An abundance of glass offers daylighting and clear views to encourage traffic inside. The profile shape impacts the quality of sightlines and sets the aesthetic tone. Using an eye-catching butterfly roof brings a playful architectural element that creates a distinguishing feature yet is familiar to the Sarasota School of Architecture.

Lounge space by day, entertainment by night. The courtyard is a versatile space that will be a highlight of the grounds. The new stairway serves a dual purpose as stadium seating and provides access. A new curtain wall system will modernize the exterior facade while adding much-needed daylight to the interior spaces. Two feature walls allow for advertising along with giving Main Street Market an identity. The relief to the first floor creates dimension to the building while also adding outdoor seating to further connect Main Street.