The Cabanas at the Sanderling Beach Club on February 28, 2019. Photo by Francis Dzikowski.
This morning we received a message from Max Strang - a local architect in Sarasota, Florida - that Paul Rudolph’s 1952 Sanderling Beach Club cabanas were completely destroyed overnight by Hurricane Helene.
This story is developing and we will share more details as they are received.
Photo: Max Strang
Photo: Max Strang
Photo: Max Strang
The structures were designed by Paul Rudolph from 1952-1953. More information about the project, including drawings and photos taken before the storm can be found on our project page here.
Sarasota has faced significant storms in the past, including Hurricane Ian exactly two years ago today. In 1966, the pavilion roof of Rudolph’s Umbrella Residence was blown off the house by winds from nearby Hurricane Alma. It was eventually rebuilt in 2011.
We wish everyone to stay safe and have spoken to friends at Architecture Sarasota who will be sharing news as more is learned about damage from the storm.
Some of Rudolph’s notable structures in the area threatened by Hurricane Helene are the following:
You can click through the images above to learn more about each project.