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Old 12-29-2014, 04:52 AM
 
Location: PA - MD - FL
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Can anyone recommend a Tuscan or Mediterranean designer or architect who does well ON A BUDGET? We love what George Merlin does, but want to explore all other options.
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Old 12-29-2014, 10:32 AM
 
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depends on your idea of budget. If you're looking for a designer, I take it to mean custom building, and that does not include a budget.
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Old 12-29-2014, 05:06 PM
 
Location: sittin happy in the sun :-)
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are you looking for a cheap architect or an architect to design a cheap house ?
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Old 12-29-2014, 06:05 PM
 
Location: PA - MD - FL
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are you looking for a cheap architect or an architect to design a cheap house ?
The words "on a budget" seem to be tripping some people up and perhaps I used the wrong terminology.

George Merlin has an outstanding reputation and has designed some of the most beautiful houses in Sarasota. I'm sure he comes with a price and I am simply asking the community if anyone knows of an architect who has a similar style yet might not be as pricey?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions given.
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Old 12-29-2014, 06:32 PM
 
Location: Palm Island and North Port
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Merlin builds a great house, or so I'm told but you're correct--they are pricey. There are many, many builders who you could check out that can build that Mediterranean Revival style. You might want to check with Mr&MrsSunshine, who commented on this thread. Other options in Sarasota are:

Anchor Builders
Anchor Builders

Pruett Builders

Todd Johnston Homes
Todd Johnston Homes - Sarasota's Custom Home Builder Since 1979

Perrone Construction
Custom Home Builders Sarasota | Luxury Waterfront Homes | New Home Construction | Sarasota Architects

Arthur Rutenburg
Luxury Homes Design Collection Search - Arthur Rutenberg Homes

MGB Homes
Custom Home Builders Sarasota FL - MGB Built

All have been in the community for many years and do custom homes.

If you're looking for an architect I would recommend:

Clifford Scholz
Seibert Architects (Tim Siebert was born and raised in the community and has designed many homes in the area).
Zoller Architects--again Nick Zoller has been around forever. He'll probably be more reasonable then the above two.

Of course, a good architect is not cheap...
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Old 12-29-2014, 07:03 PM
 
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Most of the well known builders use Mediterranean as their go to style. The also do design-build packages that don't cost you any more than one of their stock models. Is there some reason you don't want to use one of their stock models? They can be pretty spectacular.
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Old 12-30-2014, 05:32 AM
 
Location: sittin happy in the sun :-)
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Of course, a good architect is not cheap...

and a cheap architect isn't good...............


Confucius he say
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Old 01-02-2015, 07:46 AM
 
Location: Sarasota Venice Englewood
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Sarasota/Manatee Builders Association: Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association
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Old 01-04-2015, 07:43 AM
 
Location: Sarasota, Florida
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Merlin builds a great house, or so I'm told but you're correct--they are pricey. There are many, many builders who you could check out that can build that Mediterranean Revival style. You might want to check with Mr&MrsSunshine, who commented on this thread. Other options in Sarasota are:

Anchor Builders
Anchor Builders

Pruett Builders

Todd Johnston Homes
Todd Johnston Homes - Sarasota's Custom Home Builder Since 1979

Perrone Construction
Custom Home Builders Sarasota | Luxury Waterfront Homes | New Home Construction | Sarasota Architects

Arthur Rutenburg
Luxury Homes Design Collection Search - Arthur Rutenberg Homes

MGB Homes
Custom Home Builders Sarasota FL - MGB Built

All have been in the community for many years and do custom homes.

If you're looking for an architect I would recommend:

Clifford Scholz
Seibert Architects (Tim Siebert was born and raised in the community and has designed many homes in the area).
Zoller Architects--again Nick Zoller has been around forever. He'll probably be more reasonable then the above two.

Of course, a good architect is not cheap...
I support this information. Good info, SoFLGal!
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