Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Partner in Sarasota, FL
Founded in 1955, Seibert Architects has established itself as a leader in architectural design, interior planning, and environmental stewardship along Floridas Gulf Coast. Our firm, rooted in the Sarasota School of Architecture tradition, combines 70 years of experience with a forward-thinking approach to create timeless, context-sensitive designs. Led by Samuel C. Holladay AIA and Michael L. Epstein AIA, our team brings decades of collective expertise to every project. We specialize in balancing built environments with natural ecosystems, ensuring solutions that respect both client needs and regional characteristics. Our portfolio spans public institutions, private residences, commercial spaces, and large-scale resorts, reflecting our versatility and commitment to design excellence.Client collaboration remains central to our process, fostering architecture that aligns with programmatic goals, site context, and budgetary parameters. Recognized for innovative problem-solving and geometric precision, we continue Edward J. Tim Seiberts legacy of transforming ordinary materials into extraordinary spaces. Our practice demonstrates that architectural excellence can thrive at any scale, from intimate residential projects to complex urban developments. With a focus on sustainability and regional sensitivity, we craft spaces that endure both functionally and aesthetically. This enduring philosophy positions us as trusted advisors for clients seeking sophisticated, environmentally responsive architecture.
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Planning
Historical Restorations
Commercial Offices
Private Residences
High-Rise Condominiums
Educational Buildings
Resort Development
Details
- Year established: 1955
Highlights and features
- We offer 70 years of architectural expertise rooted in the Sarasota School tradition
- Our team includes AIA-certified architects with decades of local experience
- We prioritize client collaboration throughout the design process
- Our designs balance built environments with Florida's natural ecosystems
- We specialize in transforming challenging sites into award-winning spaces
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design service creates innovative, context-sensitive structures that harmonize with Florida's environment. We specialize in translating client visions into functional spaces while maintaining aesthetic integrity. With expertise in both modern and traditional styles, we deliver solutions that balance form, function, and sustainability for residential, commercial, and institutional projects.
Interior Planning
Interior planning services focus on optimizing spatial layouts for residential and commercial environments. We create functional, aesthetically pleasing interiors that maximize usability while maintaining architectural coherence. Our approach integrates environmental considerations with client-specific needs to produce spaces that enhance quality of life and operational efficiency.
Historical Restoration
Historical restoration services preserve architectural heritage while incorporating modern functionality. We specialize in maintaining original design intent while meeting contemporary standards. Our expertise ensures historically significant structures retain their character through meticulous research, material selection, and construction documentation.
People
Samuel C. Holladay
Principal Architect
AIA-certified architect with over 50 years of experience, leading Seibert Architects since 1972. Specializes in Sarasota School design principles and sustainable architecture.
Michael L. Epstein
Principal Architect
AIA-certified architect since 1989, focusing on large-scale commercial and resort developments while maintaining environmental sensitivity in all projects.
Questions
What architectural styles do you specialize in?
We specialize in Sarasota School modernism while offering expertise across traditional and contemporary styles tailored to Florida's environment.
How do you incorporate sustainability into designs?
Our approach prioritizes passive cooling, natural light optimization, and locally sourced materials to create energy-efficient, climate-responsive architecture.
Do you work on historical preservation projects?
Yes, we have extensive experience in historical restoration while integrating modern functionality with original architectural integrity.
What project scales do you handle?
We manage projects from small residential renovations to large-scale commercial developments and resort complexes.
