Hiss Residence

Hiss Residence (Umbrella House)
Hiss Residence is located in Florida
Hiss Residence
Location in Florida
Hiss Residence is located in the United States
Hiss Residence
Location in United States
Location1300 Westway Dr., Sarasota, Florida
Coordinates27°19′44″N 82°35′01″W / 27.32889°N 82.58361°W / 27.32889; -82.58361
Built1953
ArchitectPaul Rudolph
Architectural styleModern, Sarasota School
Restored2005, 2016
MPSSarasota School of Architecture MPS
NRHP reference No.100003417[1]

The Hiss Residence (also known as the Umbrella House) is a mid-century modern home designed by architect, Paul Rudolph. Built as the show home for Sarasota's Lido Shores neighborhood in 1953, the structure blends international style modernism with indigenous tropical design. It is among the preeminent works of the Sarasota School of Architecture and considered “one of the most remarkable homes of the twentieth century.”[2][3][4]

  1. ^ "Weekly List 20190208 - National Register of Historic Places (U.S. National Park Service)".
  2. ^ Singer, Mike (January 23, 2015). "Revisiting Paul Rudolph - Tide Is Turning For A Modern Master". AIA. American Institute of Architects.
  3. ^ Leonard, Eva (October 29, 2018). "Sarasota Modern's 21st Century Star Turn". Architectural Digest. Architectural Digest.
  4. ^ Cantacuzino, Sherban (1964). Modern Houses of the World. New York, New York: Dutton Publishing. ISBN 9780289279700.