The Wall Street Journal Recognizes Phase One of Marie Selby's Master Plan Among the Best Architecture of 2024

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The Wall Street Journalreleased its selection of “Best of Architecture of 2024” round-up, revealing their annual picks of outstanding architecture projects throughout the country. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens was one of only five projects selected. The feature article is titled, The Best Architecture of 2024: Accentuate the Personal, by Wall Street Journal architecture critic Michael Lewis. This architectural distinction was bestowed soon after Selby Gardens announced that in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the institution was forging ahead with its vital plans for resiliency and Phase Two of its ambitious three-phase Master Plan for the Downtown Sarasota campus. Building on the success of Phase One, this next phase will further enhance Selby Gardens’ Downtown Sarasota campus, securing its resiliency and expanding its beauty, research facilities, and educational offerings for the community and visitors from around the world.

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