The mission of Center for Architecture Sarasota is to foster dialogue and education for all those interested in the built environment. The Center will call to action resources that advocate for the preservation of our rich and diverse architectural heritage and encourage and promote innovative new design and sensitive urban planning.Center for Architecture Sarasota (The Center) is a nonprofit organization formed as part of a partnership with The University of Florida (UF) School of Architecture. This exciting collaboration will provide a place for education, research and innovation related to architecture. The Center will include exhibit space and a lecture hall providing a venue for professional and public programs that foster creativity, create awareness and advance excellence in architecture, design and urban planning.The UF School of Architecture has established CityLab-Sarasota, a Master of Architecture program that commences in August 2014. The design-intensive curriculum will focus on issues such as emerging technology, culture, and climate responsive architecture drawn from the Sarasota Modern movement, also known as the Sarasota School of Architecture.