Max Strang

Max Strang
Born (1970-11-18) November 18, 1970
Winter Haven, Florida
Nationality American
Occupation Architect
Practice [STRANG] Architecture
Buildings Schokman Education Center, Stein Residence, Tanner Residence, Hucker Residence, San Marco Residence, Strang Residence, Latterner Residence

Max Strang (born November 18, 1970) is the founding principal of STRANG Architecture, a Miami-based firm acclaimed for its site-specific and climate-driven designs. Through his work and discourse, Strang has consistently underscored the ongoing relevance and importance of regional modernism to an international audience. In 2016, he was elected to the prestigious College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and in 2013 he received the Silver Medal from the Miami Chapter of the AIA, the highest honor the organization can bestow. He was raised in a Mid-Century Modern home designed by Gene Leedy of the Sarasota School of Architecture.[1] Strang is a graduate of the University of Florida and Columbia University. Prior to establishing his own firm, he worked in the architecture offices of Gene Leedy, SHoP Architects and Zaha Hadid.

Architecture career

Schokman Education Center for The Kampong of the National Tropical Botanical Garden, Miami, FL
Strang Residence, Miami, FL

Strang's own home in Coconut Grove was featured in the Michael Mann film "Miami Vice".[2] In 2007, his Schokman Education Center was completed on the grounds of The Kampong, a botanical garden which is part of the National Tropical Botanical Garden.[3] "The sensitive and eloquent new open-air education pavilion" allows for long, grand views over the sloping lawn, rare trees and mangroves out to the bay.[4] Strang was commissioned by a Miami art collector to oversee the major remodeling of his home in 2007.[5] Strang has designed a home in Winter Haven, Florida, which is expected to be that city's first LEED-certified home.[6] In 2010, Strang's practice was honored as "Firm of the Year" by AIA Miami. In 2013 he received the organization's highest honor, the Silver Medal for Design.

Honors and awards

Significant works

Lectures, exhibitions and academia

Books

Digital media

Further reading

References

  1. Henry, S: Inspired Design: Max Strang, Miami Modern Luxury, April 12, 2010.
  2. Keates, N: Michael Stein's Life in a White Cube, The Wall Street Journal, Dec. 4, 2009.
  3. Guilbert, J: Paradise Found, Metropolis, March, 2008.
  4. Dunlop, B: "Paradise Imperiled", Miami Herald, Feb. 17, 2008.
  5. Keates, N: Michael Stein's Life in a White Cube, The Wall Street Journal, Dec. 4, 2009.
  6. Pleasant, R: Winter Haven's First LEED-Registered Home in Works, The Polk County Business Journal, Aug. 17, 2009.
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