About Jonathan Parks, FAIA

Jonathan Parks, FAIA, balances rationalism with romanticism. Dedicated to connecting people with place, he passionately champions community identity through urbanism, architecture, and preservation while fostering well-being for a more resilient, equitable, and zero-carbon future in a changing world.

As Founder and Principal-in-Charge of SOLSTICE Planning and Architecture and previously, JONATHAN PARKS ARCHITECT, Jonathan has led a dynamic team of innovators for over two decades. Specializing in commercial, residential, institutional, and hospitality projects, SOLSTICE is recognized for its visionary approach to sustainable design, urban planning, and historic preservation.

A leader in environmental stewardship, SOLSTICE has designed multiple LEED Platinum-certified buildings—some of the most energy-efficient in the nation—accounting for 25% of all LEED Platinum buildings in the Sarasota region. The firm’s impact is further underscored by over 125 design awards, including the 2024 National AIA Honor Award in Urban Design, as well as accolades from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Docomomo U.S., and the U.S. Green Building Council.

Beyond new construction, Jonathan is passionate about historic preservation, particularly renowned for restoring mid-century modern buildings by Paul Rudolph and other pioneers of the Sarasota School of Architecture. His design direction and advocacy ensure that these architectural landmarks remain relevant and celebrated in contemporary design discourse.

In 2025, Jonathan was elevated to The American Institute of Architects (AIA) College of Fellows—an honor held by less than 3% of AIA members. Originally licensed in architecture in 1990, Parks’ early career at Centerbrook Architects and Planners saw him working alongside pioneers in sustainable and regional design William Grover, FAIA, Robert Harper, FAIA, and the legendary Charles Moore, FAIA, often considered the father of postmodernism. Originally from Amherst, NY, Jonathan earned his graduate degree in Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania.

Today, Jonathan and SOLSTICE continue to shape the built environment with a deep respect for the past and an unwavering vision for a sustainable, design-forward future.

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“I believe in an ‘architecture of ideas’. There is a thought behind everything that we do.”

- Jonathan Parks, FAIA

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Construction progress at this West of Trail home in Sarasota, Florida. Built by @modusbldrs. Photography by @djwcphoto. Swipe to see a few renderings of what it will look like when complete! Still trying to come up with a house name. Any ideas out th

The Lightscreen House is quite literally taking shape on Longboat Key with most excellent craftsmanship by @synergybuilding. This home has been named and exhibited as "Future Landmark" by @architecturesrq.

This 3,200 sf single-family resid

Looking up at the Skybridge at the @artovationhotel and the Palm Ave Garage @cityofsarasota.

Nice pic from @djwcphoto.

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Brunch with the Bunch at Sarasota Mod Week with @architecturesrq. A great panel discussion about the continuation of the Sarasota School of Architecture, resiliency within Sarasota, the architecture of past and making a better built environment in t

In honor of the Paul Rudolph Exhibit currently showing at @metmuseum through March 16, here is a look at the Paul Rudolph Addition to Sarasota High School. We are sharing some Before and After photos from our 2015 design award-winning "adaptive

Sarasota Mod Weekend from @architecturesrq is less than a week away! Here are some favorite photos from the past 9 years of MOD.

Get your tickets and then join Jonathan at the following events this weekend:

1. Spiritual Spaces Trolley Tour, Friday

Since 2017, Jonathan has been a member of the Energy Technical Advisory Committee for the Florida Building Commission.

Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) are standing committees organized for expertise in specific technical areas of the Code that

Here are some more photos from the @floridaatlantic @fausoa school of architecture student walk through of our project Danza Cubica on Siesta Key!
Builder @synergybuilding.

Kudos 📸 @djwcphoto.

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Congrats to our trio of taste! @kira_lewis4 @katrina_solomon @juli_kantor / @youyoudav. Yes, we have an interior design department, and these ladies are it. 💕🌸🎀Thank you @srqmag for the feature!

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