Sarasota architecture firm chosen as partner in performing arts center project

The global architecture firm named to design the new Sarasota Performing Arts Center has named a Sarasota firm as the architect of record. 

Renzo Piano Building Workshop, which is headquartered in Genoa, Italy, has selected Sweet Sparkman Architects from among 30 candidates.

Sweet Sparkman Architects has been practicing for 22 years, completing cultural and community projects such as The Bay, Center for Asian Art at the Ringling Museum of Art, Ringling College of Art and Design: Basch Visual Arts Center, Asolo Repertory Theatre Koski Center Campus, Venice Theatre and Siesta Key Park and Pavilion.