The late architect Glenn Q. Johnson designed his Vision-Aire homes, also known as "Bird Cage" houses, specifically for Florida's hot, humid climate and now one is currently up for grabs in South Pinellas Point.
Located at 711 Pinellas Point Dr. S, the home was completed in 1954 and is only one of about 13 Vision-Aire homes left in the area.
Johnson's Vision-Aire design was inspired by dwellings he came across while on tour in the Philippines during WWII.
Though they're all a little different, Johnson's homes typically have the some common characteristics. To better catch the breeze, Vision-Aires are almost always positioned to face southeast and feature large screened in patios and overhangs, heavy concrete floors, and interior walls built as jalousies for better airflow.
This particular "Bird Cage" comes with 1,424-square-feet of living space, as well as three bedrooms and three bathrooms. It also features breeze block privacy walls, 600-square-feet of upper and lower screened porches, vaulted ceilings and more, says the listing.
According to property records, the home was last sold in 1991 for $58,700. Today, the home is asking $800,000 and the listing agent is Jacque Reina of Smith & Associates.
Besides the "Bird Cages," Johnson was responsible for quite a few notable buildings in Pinellas County, including the St. Pete Beach Library, the North Shore Aquatic Center, and the Pinellas County Judicial Building.
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