A mid-century modern gem from Sarasota, Florida, architect-designer: Philip H. Hiss

Although the Florida development house shown here measures only 1,580 square feet, it bears many architectural refinements found in the designer's expensive custom-built houses. It looks far larger than its actual size because the plan integrates a 36' x 36' screened patio and a carport.

In the shape of a modified T, the house consists of one wing 76 feet long-study, living-dining room, kitchen, carport and storage wall-and another with two bedrooms and baths. The main entrance is centrally located between the two wings, and a minimum of space is lost on hallways. The closets form sound mufflers around kitchen and baths where mechanical equipment is installed. Kitchen, near the entrance, is only a few steps from both the dining area and the screened patio, which is accessible from both wings by generous window walls. Post and beam construction enabled the designer to expand interior spaces with partial walls. The plan is based on a system of 12' x 18' modular units which can be rearranged to produce varied designs for houses of smaller or larger size.

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source: House and Garden Magazine | May 1957