Risdon II, designed by Halflants + Pichette, is an eleven-unit mixed-use development in Sarasota’s Rosemary District. The project combines residential variety with commercial activation, reinforcing the neighborhood’s position as one of downtown Sarasota’s most vibrant urban communities. The architecture expresses both individuality and connection, introducing a modern façade that engages directly with the street while framing dynamic interior spaces above.

At the front of the building, a double-height terrace is carved into the façade, becoming a shared gathering space that defines the project’s identity. Lined with blue glazed ceramic tile and illuminated at night, the terrace serves as a visual landmark and a social hub for residents. The combination of material richness, scale, and light transforms the building into an active presence within the district, connecting public life and private living through design.