The Oriole Residence, designed by Halflants + Pichette, is a modern single-family home organized around a two-story central courtyard. The U-shaped floor plan embraces this open space, drawing light and air into every room while maintaining privacy on a 14,000-square-foot corner lot. The design balances openness and seclusion, allowing the home to feel connected to its surroundings while remaining protected from view. Courtyard living defines the character of the house, offering outdoor rooms that extend the main living areas and create a calm, sunlit retreat within the property.
Each part of the home is positioned to respond to Sarasota’s subtropical climate. The courtyard opens to the south for warmth and light, while broad overhangs provide shade throughout the day. A continuous indoor-outdoor connection reinforces the sense of flow, with large glass openings framing views of greenery and sky. The composition reflects the firm’s expertise in modern coastal design, combining spatial clarity, proportion, and livable comfort.
