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Jonathan Parks
Born
Amherst, New York, United States
EducationUniversity at Buffalo (BPS), University of Pennsylvania (MArch)
OccupationArchitect
Years active1986–present
Organization(s)SOLSTICE Planning and Architecture
Known forSustainable architecture, Sarasota School preservation, Rosemary Square
Websitesolstice-pa.com

Jonathan Parks (born March 11, 1961) is an American architect based in Sarasota, Florida. He is the founding principal of Solstice Planning and Architecture, a southwest Florida-based architecture firm, and his work has been covered in regional and national architecture and design press.[1] [2] [3] In 2024, a project he designed, Rosemary Square, received a National Honor Award for Regional and Urban Design from the American Institute of Architects (AIA).[4] Parks was elevated to Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA) by the AIA College of Fellows in 2025.[5]

He has worked extensively on the restoration of buildings by Paul Rudolph and other architects associated with the Sarasota School of Architecture.[6] [7]

Early life and education

Jonathan Parks was born and raised in Amherst, New York.[1] He earned a Bachelor of Professional Studies in Architecture from the University at Buffalo in 1984, and a Master of Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania in 1986[8].

Career

Early practice

Parks began his career at Centerbrook Architects and Planners where he worked under Charles Moore (architect).[1][9][10]

SOLSTICE Planning and Architecture

In 2002, he founded his own firm, Jonathan Parks Architect. The firm was renamed to Solstice Planning and Architecture in 2016. His firm has received more than 125 awards for design excellence, sustainability, and historic preservation.[11]

A 2005 profile in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune described Parks' early practice and his approach to historic renovation, centered on his restoration of the Cohen House, a 1954 Paul Rudolph-designed residence on Siesta Key. The work was recognized with a Great American Home Award, co-sponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Old House Journal, in 2005.[1] [12] The profile also included assessment of Parks' work from people who had worked with him directly, including praise for his approach to preservation as well as some criticism of execution on a specific renovation.[1]

By 2011, Parks' firm had grown to about a dozen employees and had avoided layoffs during the national economic turndown, while winning industry recognition including a "Best New Low-Rise Development" award from Multi-Housing News for the Citrus Square project and an award of merit from Engineering News-Record Southeast for the Palm Avenue Parking Garage.[13]

Parks' restoration work has continued to draw attention from national design press. In a 2024 Dwell article on the vulnerability of modernist buildings to natural disasters, Parks discussed how original architecture features of Sarasota School buildings have tended to perform well in storms.[6] Coverage of individual restoration projects has also appeared in The Architect's Newspaper[14] and The World of Interiors.[15]

In 2026, Sarasota Magazine profiled a residential project, Element House, describing it as one of the highest-rated sustainable homes in the United States and detailing its design approach to indoor-outdoor living and energy performance.[3]

Notable projects

  • Rosemary Square (Sarasota, FL): An urban redevelopment that earned the 2024 AIA National Honor Award for Regional & Urban Design[4]. It reactivated a neglected neighborhood by prioritizing affordability for artists and nonprofits.[16]
  • Art Ovation Hotel (Sarasota, FL): A hospitality project integrated with Sarasota’s cultural institutions, featuring original artwork and a rooftop community space. [17][18]
  • Perry Harvey Sr. Park (Tampa, FL): An 11-acre memorial and civic space honoring the city’s African-American history.[19]
  • Element House (Sarasota, FL): A LEED Platinum home in Sarasota, achieving a HERS Index of -26, one of the lowest energy scores in Florida history. [11]
  • Palm Avenue Parking Garage (Sarasota, FL): It earned LEED Gold/Core & Shell certification and it was recognized by Architecture Sarasota as one of the 100 Modern Buildings That Matter in Sarasota.[7]

Historic preservation

Parks has restored numerous buildings originally designed by architects of the Sarasota School of Architecture, including buildings by Paul Rudolph, Ralph Twitchell, Tim Seibert, and Jack West.[6]

A few Paul Rudolph buildings he has restored include:

  • The Cohen House (received the Great American Home Award in 2005, co-sponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation)[20]
  • Hiss Residence (multiple preservation awards)[21]
  • Lamolithic house : Two in Siesta Key, Florida[22]

Other notable renovations include:

Recognition and awards

Parks was elevated to FAIA in 2025 in the category of Design, an honor conferred on the highest level of AIA members nationally for outstanding contributions to the profession.[5] His work has received design awards at local, state, and national level from the American Institute of Architects, Docomomo US, and the Society of American Registered Architects, among others.

Select publications

  • The Modern Residence (2020)[24]
  • Sarasota 100: Moderns That Matter (2024)[18]
  • Coastal Charm: Waterside Living (2023)[11]
  • Dream Homes Florida: An Exclusive Showcase of Florida's Finest Architects, Designers and Builders (2007)[10]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Frater, Stephen (2005-12-26). "Architect fills bill for those with time, money". Sarasota Herald Tribune. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
  2. ^ Harold, Bubil (2018-11-11). "Parks is on a roll". Sarasota Herald Tribune. Retrieved 2025-11-12.
  3. ^ a b Southworth, Kendall (2026-04-01). "A Sarasota Couple Built One of the Top-Rated Sustainable Homes in the Nation". Sarasota Magazine. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
  4. ^ a b "Rosemary Square". AIA. AIA. 2024-06-02. Retrieved 2026-08-12. Rosemary Square wins National AIA Design Award for Regional and Urban Design.
  5. ^ a b Introducing the AIA College of Fellows Class of 2025 (April 3, 2025). "College of Fellows Newsletter". College of Fellows newsletter. Retrieved 2025-11-25.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ a b c Eakin, Marah (15 November 2024). "When Natural Disasters Threaten Modernist Icons". Dwell. Dwell Media LLC. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
  7. ^ a b Bubil, Harold (2022-07-30). "'Sails' give Sarasota's Palm Ave. garage cachet". Sarasota Herald Tribune. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  8. ^ "The Penn Gazette Alumni Notes". The Pennsylvania Gazette. 2024-08-23. Retrieved 2025-06-17. Jonathan Parks 1986 alumni recognized with AIA National Honor Award.
  9. ^ Dean, Andrea (January 1, 1997). Centerbrook (2 ed.). Rockport Pub. p. 10. ISBN 1564962350.
  10. ^ a b Dream Homes Florida: An Exclusive Showcase of Florida's Finest Architects, Designers and Builders. Panache Partners, LLC. 2007-04-01. pp. 7, 216–225. ISBN 978-1933415321.
  11. ^ a b c Zamora, Francesc (2023). Coastal Charm: Waterside Living. Loft Publications. p. 230. ISBN 9788499366395.
  12. ^ Sonant, Kathryn (May–June 2005). "Winner's Circle: A Portfolio of the Premier Projects from the 2005 Great American Home Awards". Old House Journal. Active Interest Media. p. 79.
  13. ^ Gordon, Mark (2011-11-17). "Advice from an award-winning firm, 'Think Like a Raindrop'". Observer. Retrieved 2026-08-13.
  14. ^ a b Rush, Monty (2022-07-14). "Why Can't Paul Rudolph's Buildings Catch a Break?". The Architect’s Newspaper. AN Media Group. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
  15. ^ a b Thorpe, Harriet (2023-08-29). "Landmark in Lavender: The Future of Sarasota's Van Wezel Theatre". The World of Interiors. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
  16. ^ Lakeside, Cherise (2024-12-20). "Community Square: Rosemary Square". Detailed Podcast. ARCAT. Retrieved 2025-06-17. Cherise is joined by Jonathan Parks, AIA Founder/Principal at SOLSTICE Planning and Architecture in Sarasota, FL.
  17. ^ Moeller, Martin (Summer 2024). "Art Ovation Hotel". Florida/Caribbean Architect. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
  18. ^ a b "Moderns That Matter: Sarasota 100". Architecture Sarasota. Retrieved 2025-07-07. Jonathan Parks / SOLSTICE listed under projects in Educational, Single Family Residential, and Public Space categories.
  19. ^ "Honor & Design Awards Program" (PDF). AIA Tampa Bay. pp. 30, 34. Retrieved 2025-07-04. AIA Tampa Bay Design Award Winners 1992-2023.
  20. ^ Sonant, Kathryn (May–June 2005). "Winner's Circle: A Portfolio of the Premier Projects from the 2005 Great American Home Awards". Old House Journal. Active Interest Media. p. 79.
  21. ^ "Society of American Registered Architects 2023 National Professional Design Awards". Society of American Registered Architects. Retrieved 2025-06-17. Umbrella House recognized with preservation award.
  22. ^ Eakin, Marah (November 15, 2024). "When Natural Disasters Threaten Modernist Icons". Dwell. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  23. ^ Moeller, Martin (July 2021). "Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, Restoration Sarasota, Florida". Florida/Caribbean Architect. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
  24. ^ The Modern Residence. Intermedia Publishing Services. July 15, 2020. pp. 342–351. ISBN 978-0578591384.

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