Photo credit: Ryan Lester, Architecture Sarasota
This year, STRANG, recently named AIA Florida 2025 Firm of the Year, will showcase its innovative approach to modernism and climate adaptation at Open House Miami from February 28 to March 1.
Highlighting their latest project, the Van der Vlugt Residence in the Florida Keys, the firm will feature the residence—an AIA Award of Excellence winner and a finalist at the World Architecture Festival—serving as a global case study for resilient architecture. Elevated 10 feet to combat sea-level rise, the home exemplifies proactive design in the face of climate challenges. A documentary series premiering during the weekend spotlights this groundbreaking project.
STRANG will participate in two key festival sessions, emphasizing their leadership in climate-ready architecture.
Learn more about their innovative work and the Van der Vlugt Residence at Open House Miami.
Open House Miami Programming
STRANG will be featured in two distinct sessions during the upcoming festival:
- Film Premiere & Conversation: “Sarasota School: A Living Legacy” The Van der Vlugt Residence is the subject of the pilot episode of this new documentary series by Architecture Sarasota, exploring how 20th-century modernist principles are evolving for today’s climate.
- Designing at The Kampong with STRANG A discussion with STRANG’s Elizabeth Starr, AIA at the historic Kampong in Coconut Grove, focusing on the intersection of tropical landscape and resilient modern design.
- Date: Sunday, March 1
- Info: https://www.
openhousemia.org/event- details-registration/ designing-at-the-kampong-with- strang